IVY CHILUKUTU
Lusaka
Summary
A well-motivated individual with great interpersonal skills. An effective communicator and teamplayer that possesses excellent adaptation skills. Responsible, able to work under minimal supervision with an attention to detail, disciplined and sociable. I am well organized, able to build relationship with internal and external stakeholders, a professional role model as well as a person who can create and implement strategies that deliver results.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Research Technician
BAYER ZAMBIA
05.2023 - Current
- Moisture content determination of seed samples before and after harvest
- Plan, organize and execute production research and parent test trials.
- Participated in and supported continuous improvement projects, contributing to cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies.
- Data collection and timely reporting of data in accordance with agreed procedures and protocols.
- Managing the flow of product through the different stages of the plant process to ensure high quality product is realized.
- Carrying out the annual grower evaluation to ensure that compliant and high performing growers are retained on the grower.
- Ensuring that field capacity allocation is in line with the country crop plan and implements grower.
- Demonstrated decisive reasoning during trial analysis to support experimental outcomes. and describing the state of the trial.
Agronomist
FRESHPIKT; UNDER SUPRAFEED
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted data analysis to identify trends and insights.
- Supported continuous improvement projects, enhancing cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies.
- Conducted field and desktop research to gather relevant information.
- Engagement with stakeholders and ensuring that effective communication is done.
- Executed all Agri-Business activities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Implemented strategies for improving crop yield through best practices.
- Conducted nutritional testing of samples to ensure quality standards.
PLANT SCIENCE INTERNSHIP
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MKUSHI DISTRICT)
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Conducted crop protection assessments to identify pest threats and ensure healthy growth.
- Conducted annual growers' evaluations to retain compliant, high-performing growers on grower register.
- Developed contingency plans and sourced additional growing capacity for high-volume crop plans.
Education
Inspector Seed License
Ministry of Agriculture
02.2025 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Monitoring and Evaluation
University of Zambia
Lusaka , Zambia 06.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture (Plant Science)
University of Zambia
Lusaka , Zambia 01.2016 - 01.2022
Business Administration
University of Zambia
Grade Twelve School Certificate -
Mpunde Girls Secondary School
Grade Nine School Certificate -
Mpunde Girls Secondary School
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Knowledge Management
- Research and report writing
- Understanding and application of Zambian employment laws
- Analyzing Data using Genstat
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Bemba
Beginner
A1
Nyanja
Beginner
A1
Licenses
- SCCI seed inspector license
- Driving license
Timeline
Inspector Seed License
Ministry of Agriculture
02.2025 - 05.2025
Production Research Technician
BAYER ZAMBIA
05.2023 - Current
Agronomist
FRESHPIKT; UNDER SUPRAFEED
12.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Monitoring and Evaluation
University of Zambia
06.2022 - 07.2022
PLANT SCIENCE INTERNSHIP
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MKUSHI DISTRICT)
11.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture (Plant Science)
University of Zambia
01.2016 - 01.2022
Business Administration
University of Zambia
Grade Twelve School Certificate -
Mpunde Girls Secondary School
Grade Nine School Certificate -
Mpunde Girls Secondary School