PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced agricultural scientist with a Master’s degree in Agriculture, specializing in Crop Science. Extensive expertise in sustainable agriculture, crop science, and biological pest control. Proven ability to lead research initiatives and implement innovative agricultural practices that significantly enhance crop yield, quality, and sustainability. Adept at working in both academic and applied agricultural settings, with a strong track record of delivering measurable improvements in agricultural outcomes. Committed to advancing environmentally-friendly farming methods and contributing to the agricultural community through continued research and development

SKILLS

• Expertise in overseeing production and post-harvest processes, implementing quality control and pest management programs in line with international standards, and evaluating permitted pesticides and contaminants to ensure product safety and quality
• Proficiency in designing and executing pest management programs using biological and chemical methods to maintain crop health and increase yield.
• Experience in providing technical consulting on seed selection, fertilizers, and pesticides, optimizing water and soil resource management, and implementing sustainable agricultural solutions with a focus on natural resource conservation
• Skill in conducting soil, plant, and water tests, and analyzing data using statistical software (SPSS, SAS, MSTAT-C) to improve crop performance and quality.
• Experience in full project management from planning to final implementation, data analysis, and presenting results in scientific articles and seminars
• Expertise in teaching and guiding students on topics related to agricultural operations, farm management, and executing research projects

WORK EXPERIENCE

Quality Control Manager – Agricultural Products                                               Sep 2020 – Apr 2024

Olom v Fanavari Hay Novin Zisti Molkoly Royan Pajohan Company– Mashhad, Iran

• Ensured compliance with national and international standards regarding permissible pollutant levels
• Conducted periodic inspections and monitoring throughout production and post-harvest stages
• Developed and implemented control programs for pesticide use
• Prepared reports on proper pesticide application methods according to standards
• Collected samples to assess toxin and pesticide residue in compliance with safety limits
• Analyzed data to confirm pollutant levels were within acceptable thresholds
• Trained employees and collaborated with production, packaging, and supply teams to enhance product quality
• Managed quality risks and crises while providing solutions for improvement
• Stayed updated on the latest technologies and quality standards in agriculture and applied them to processes

Crop Advisor                                                                                                         Aug 2014 – Aug 2020

Olom v Fanavari Hay Novin Zisti Molkoly Royan Pajohan Company – Mashhad, Iran

• Planned agricultural operations and provided guidance on crop management, seed selection, fertilizer, and pesticide usage
• Conducted soil analysis to improve fertility and ensure compatibility with crops
• Identified and implemented pest, disease, and weed control solutions through environmental and chemical methods
• Recommended strategies for sustainable resource management, including water, soil, and energy conservation

Research Projects Executor                                                                                 Sep 2011 -Aug 2014                                                               

Young and Elite Researchers Club, Islamic Azad University– Mashhad, Iran                                     

• Led research project planning, execution, and monitoring
• Collected and analyzed data using statistical methods to evaluate results
• Compiled and reported findings in both scientific and practical formats
• Managed project resources, including financial, human, and equipment allocations
• Proposed innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes
• Ensured timely completion of research phases
• Presented findings at conferences, seminars, and in publications

Lecturer in Agricultural Operations                                                                                   Jan 2010 – Sep2011

University of Payam Noor– Mashhad, Iran

• Delivered lectures and practical sessions on agricultural operations, including management, machinery, irrigation, fertilization, and crop production
• Developed course content, incorporating new technologies and methodologies
• Assessed and graded students through exams, projects, and practical fieldwork
• Guided students in hands-on agricultural experiences through partnerships with local farms
• Supervised student research projects and theses
• Participated in academic conferences to enhance teaching quality and contribute to agricultural knowledge

Research Assistant                                                                                                 May 2008-Feb 2010

Vice Presidency for Research, Technology, and Innovation, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran                                                                                                     

• Assisted in executing field experiments and research projects
• Collected and analyzed agricultural samples (plants, soil, water) in laboratories
• Organized and processed data using statistical software (SPSS, SAS, MSTAT-C)
• Prepared research reports, documenting findings and data analysis
• Supervised students and interns involved in research projects
• Presented research outcomes at scientific conferences and seminars

Internship                                                                                                               Dec 2005- Aug2006

Agriculture and Natural Resources Engineering Organization, Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, Iran                                                                                                 

• Conducted data collection and analysis for soil conservation and natural resource management projects.
• Participated in field surveys and environmental impact assessments for ecosystem health evaluation
• Assisted in implementing sustainable resource management practices, including water and soil conservation
• Collaborated on reforestation, erosion control, and watershed management projects
• Contributed to the preparation of technical reports and environmental documentation
• Engaged in community outreach to promote sustainable land use and natural resource conservation

EDUCATION

   Master of Agriculture, Agronomy                                                                        Sep2007- Sep 2009     

   Islamic Azad University － Mashhad, Iran

   Bachelor of Agronomy and Plant Breeding                                                        Sep 2001- Jul 2005                

   Islamic Azad University － Mashhad, Iran

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Plant Biology and Physiology 

• Certificate of competence and grading of consulting engineers in the specialized field of Agronomy as (First-Grade Expert), Razavi Agricultural and Natural Resources Engineering Organization, Mashhad, Iran

                                                                                                                                                               Oct 2013

• Workshop plant tissue culture training course at Varastegan Medical Sciences Institute                    June2010
• Vocation Lab, experimenter PCR, PT-PCR skills in laboratory at the Technical and Vocational Training Organization                                                            Sep2011- Dec 2011                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
• Training workshop on new physiology topics at the Iran Plant Physiology Association                  Apr2011
• Methods and devices for measuring photosynthesis at the Iranian Plant Physiology Association     Apr2011
• Measurement of Antioxidants in plants under stress at the Iranian Plant Physiology Society                Apr2011
• International workshop on resistance to plant diseases and pests at the University of Tehran in collaboration with Wageningen University, Netherlands                                                                                       Jun 2010
• Differentiation of stem cells (Embryonic and Mature) and molecular analyzes at the Technical and Vocational Training Organization, Iran                                                                                         July2010-Oct2010
• Gardener training certificate at the Technical and Vocational Education Organization of Iran

                                                                                                                                               Apr2010-Sep 2010                                                                                                                                                                                      

Software and management

• GIS (Geographical Information System) skill certificate with ARCGIS from the Technical and Vocational Training Organization                                                                                                           Sep2010-Feb2011
• SPSS Software Training Course at Imam Reza University                                             Dec2010
• Training course on publishing articles in ISI journals, concepts and methods at the Library and Information Association, Iran                                                                                                          Sep 2011
• Level 1 and 2 vocation research assistant skills at the Technical and Vocational Education Organization of Iran

                                                                                                                                              Feb 2014-Apr 2014

• Elementary entrepreneurship complementary with KAB approach skills at the Technical and Vocational Training Organization of Iran                                                               Apr2010-Sep2010
• Advanced entrepreneurship complementary with KAB approach skills at the Technical and Vocational Training Organization of Iran                                                                     May2010-Oct2010
• ICDL Core Certificate at International Computer Driving Licences of Iran                                        Sep2007

Quality control management

• Certificate of competence of Quality Control Manager at Iranian National Standards Organization

                                                                                                                                              Nov 2018-Jan 2024

• Certificate of completion of educational course of Manager of Quality Control for Agricultural Products

                                                                                                                                                              Nov 2019

• Certificate of completion of Training course of Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) of Pesticides in the Temperate Fruits, in according to National Standard of Iran at the Amin Azma Sharqh Institute of Research Sciences

                                                                                                                                                              Nov 2017

• Familiarity with the comprehensive system for monitoring the implementation of standards in the community of Quality Control Experts in Razavi Khorasan industries                                                Jan 2018
• Course on the development of national standards at ParsShid Industries Technology Development Company

                                                                                                                                                              Aug 2018                                                                                                

• Conformity assessment training program at ParsShid Industries Technology Development Company

                                                                                                                                                              Feb 2019                           

• New methods of sampling for quality control at ParsShid Industries Technology Development Company

                                                                                                                                                              Jun 2019

• Trained in food labeling according to national standards, including the insertion of nutritional color indicators on labels, at ParsShid Industries Technology Development Company                                             Aug 2020                   
• Halal Standard Requirements Training Course (12000 Standard) at ParsShid Industries Technology Development Company                                             Nov 2021      

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

International Women of Saskatoon (IWS)                                                            July 2024-Aug 2024

• Recognized for exceptional dedication and invaluable contributions to the Next Generation (NextGen) Girls Leadership Program                                                                                          

Feyzabad Mahvelat Governorate                                                                        Nov 2013 – Dec 2022                                                                              

• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation as the Selected Producer of Healthy Pistachio Products
• Honored with numerous awards and statues for excellence in healthy product production
• Received the Selected Producer Statue in the Field of Healthy Products
• Awarded a plaque and statue as the Best Production Unit

Deputy Food and Drug Administration, University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad and Khorasan Razavi Governorate                                                                                                             July 2016  

• Received a Certificate of Appreciation as the Outstanding Producer of Healthy Products from Razavi Khorasan Province

   Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology                                                                May 2009                                                                                                                                                                                              

• Certificate of thanks at the 10th Festival of the Best Research and 14th Festival of the Student Thesis of the Year

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Young and Elite Researchers Club, Islamic Azad University of Mashhad           Sep 2011-Aug2014   

• Collaborator of the research project to evaluate the production efficiency of green cobs of two hybrid single cross Sweet Corn under the influence of plant density and planting location using multivariate statistical analyzes in saline conditions
• Conducting research project, studying different planting patterns on agronomic characteristics, yield and its components in sweet Corn and Super Sweet Corn
• Collaborator of the research project investigating the effects of delayed planting date and plant density on the quantitative and qualitative yield of Baby Corn and its comparison with the dual-purpose harvest of Sweet Corn of (ksc403su) variety                                                 

Khorasan Razavi Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center            May2008-Feb2010

• Implementation of the canned Baby Corn research project (International Standard Codex), measuring the percentage of net weight and all quality characteristics and conducting organoleptic tests in competition with the world market
• Experimental pilot of canned Baby Corn in Iran for the first time at Shadab factory

MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS

• Member of the Iranian Society of Agricultural Sciences and Plant Breeding                        2010- current
• Member of Khorasan Razavi Agricultural Engineering and Natural Resources System         Oct 2013-current
• Active member of the club of young researchers and Elites of Islamic Azad University, Shirvan and Mashhad, Iran                                                                                                      Sep2003- Nov 2015

I have reviewed many articles for different journals including Seedling and Seed Agricultural Journal, Journal of Agricultural Ecology, Scientific Research Journal of Ecophysiology of Crop Plants and Weeds, Iranian Agricultural Research Journal, American Journal of Experimental Agriculture, African journal of Agricultural Research

• Member of the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists (SIA)                                 Aug 2024-current