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Eddy Chocojay
Agronomist
Guatemala City,GU
Summary
As an agronomist with several years of experience in the agricultural, livestock, forestry, and agro-industrial sectors, I possess a diverse range of valuable skills. My expertise extends from managing livestock, poultry, and swine production to overseeing various types of nurseries, as well as effectively handling the cultivation and management of fruit trees and flowers, encompassing reproduction, growth, harvesting, transformation, and commercialization processes. My passion for agriculture stems from my family's background in the industry, which inspired me to pursue a technical career in agronomy and related fields. Throughout my journey, I have gained practical experience and insights working for different companies in the food industry, understanding the importance of delivering quality food products to society.
Moreover, since my childhood i was involvement in my family restaurant provided me with invaluable experience in the gastronomic environment, honing my customer service skills and kitchen operations knowledge.
Currently employed as a Grocery Store Associate in a supermarket, I excel in customer service, assisting customers in locating products, stocking shelves across various departments including fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, and dairy, conducting inventories, packing products, and managing warehouse inventory. I thrive under pressure, both independently and as part of a team, leveraging my strong communication skills to foster positive relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and managers.
Additionally, I continuously seek to enhance my skills through advanced computer programs and equipment certifications to adapt to evolving work modalities and stay updated on various food production-related topics. I am eager to leverage my knowledge and experience to contribute strategically to a company and further develop my current skill set.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Grocery Store Associate
"UniSuper, La Torre"
02.2024 - Current
- Customer Service:
- Greet customers, assist them in finding specific products, provide information about products, answer questions regarding prices and availability, and offer assistance with loading purchases if necessary.
- Shelving and Inventory Management:
- Replenish products on shelves as needed, rotate products to ensure freshness, check expiration dates, store products in designated areas, and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Cleaning and Maintenance:
- Clean common areas and aisles, retrieve shopping carts from the parking lot, ensure all areas are well-maintained, clean spills or debris, and adhere to store hygiene and safety standards.
- Food Handling and Packaging:
- Collaborate in the proper handling, receiving, and packaging of food items such as fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, and dairy products, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations.
Restaurant Assistant
"Alimentos Emanuel"
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Customer Reception and Service:
- Welcome customers, take orders accurately, provide menu recommendations, address special requests, and resolve any issues or concerns efficiently and courteously.
- Food Preparation and Presentation Assistance:
- Assist in preparing food, assembling plates, plating meals, ensuring the quality and presentation of the food.
- Cleaning and Sanitization Tasks:
- Perform cleaning and disinfection tasks for tables, chairs, utensils, and kitchen equipment, maintain service areas orderly, dispose of waste properly, and adhere to hygiene and food safety protocols.
- Communication and Coordination with Team:
- Communicate and coordinate with kitchen staff, waiters, waitresses, and other assistants to ensure smooth operations, assist during peak periods, collaborate in the preparation of special events, and foster teamwork within the restaurant.
Chicken Farmhand
AGROCARNES S.A., Campechano
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Regular Care and Maintenance:
-Feed and provide water to the chickens regularly, monitor their health and behavior, administer medications or treatments as necessary, clean and disinfect the henhouse, and ensure proper ventilation and temperature control.
- Quality Control:
-Gather eggs into crates, inspect the quality of the chickens based on their size and weight for meat production, package eggs, chicks, and chickens for sale or distribution.
- Facility Management and Biosecurity:
-Clean and disinfect equipment regularly, repair or replace damaged equipment or infrastructure, maintain cleanliness in feeding and watering areas, monitor and control pests, rodents, ensuring compliance with biosecurity measures to prevent disease spread.
- Record Keeping and Analysis:
-Maintain detailed records of chicken inventory, egg production, feed consumption, health treatments, input data into farm management software or spreadsheets to analyze production trends.
Education
Agronomist - Agronomy And Crop Science
National Central School of Agriculture
Bárcenas, Villa Nueva, Guatemala 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Western Science And Technology Lyceum
Chimaltenango, Guatemala 05.2001 -
Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Experimental Institute With Vocational Orientation
Tecpán Guatemala, Chimaltenango 05.2001 -
Primary Grade - Primary Grade
Miguel García Granados Urban Mixed Official School
Tecpán Guatemala, Chimaltenango 05.2001 -
Skills
Solid experience in the production and management of a wide variety of crops, including fruits, vegetables, extensive crops, staple grains, gardening including floral cuttings, cut flowers, potted flowers, grasses, and pastures, as well as in the proper establishment and management of nurseries, forest plantations for sustainable utilization
Experience in breeding and handling a variety of farm animals, including dairy cattle, rabbits, laying hens, broiler chickens, pigs, bees, and fish, with demonstrated skills in caring for and managing each species to optimize their health and production
Proficiency in feeding, caring for, and monitoring the health of farm animals, capable of maintaining accurate production records, with knowledge of farm production facility operations, and ability to adapt to changing farm needs
Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Advanced Office applications, as well as agricultural software programs such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and architectural design software like AutoCAD or Blender
Proficiency in the use and operation of surveying equipment, as well as machinery and equipment utilized in the agricultural, forestry, and industrial sectors
Excellent customer service skills, effective communication, and ability to work in a team, capable of adapting to different scenarios while maintaining composure under pressure
Skills and knowledge in maintaining a high level of cleanliness and organization in the work area, to ensure food safety and public health at all stages of food handling, preventing bacterial, viral, and chemical contamination
Accomplishments
- Recognition for achieving the highest academic average.
- Recognition for completing the Office Computer Courses.
- Recognition for achieving first place in the National Computer Competition on Basic Office Management.
Additional Information
- Volunteering as a Representative and Member of the Children's Group at the San Francisco de Asís Church in Tecpán, Guatemala.
- Volunteering as an Assistant at the Ebenezer Private Hospital in Chimaltenango.
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
AutoCAD
ArcMap, ARGIS
Blender 3D
Certification
Advanced Use of Microsoft Office Suite and Windows
Interests
Agriculture
Farm Animals
Food Production
Food Packaging
Timeline
Using Pivot Tables in Microsoft Excel
03-2024
Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices in the Processed Meat Industry
03-2024
Grocery Store Associate
"UniSuper, La Torre"
02.2024 - Current
Chicken Farmhand
AGROCARNES S.A., Campechano
06.2023 - 10.2023
Safe Use and Handling of Crop Protection Products
11-2022
Good Agricultural Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices
10-2022
Review, Calibration, and Dosage of Agricultural Spraying Equipment
02-2022
Second National Botany Congress
11-2020
Professional Management of Bio-infectious and Hospital Solid Waste
08-2019
Advanced Use of Microsoft Office Suite and Windows
11-2018
Restaurant Assistant
"Alimentos Emanuel"
01.2010 - 01.2024
Agronomist - Agronomy And Crop Science
National Central School of Agriculture
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Western Science And Technology Lyceum
05.2001 -
Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Experimental Institute With Vocational Orientation
05.2001 -
Primary Grade - Primary Grade
Miguel García Granados Urban Mixed Official School
05.2001 -