CAROLINE T. GOMONDA
Lilongwe
Summary
I am a highly determined and experienced individual who possesses in-depth knowledge and expertise in Food Systems and Agriculture Management. With a proven track record in Value chain and Supply chain coordination in the private and public sectors, I provide technical expertise related to Agriculture Production and Value Addition as well as expertise related to Agronomy and Crop Science of any products I work with. I pride myself in taking on challenging problems while maintaining quality standards and therefore helping my employer achieve their objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Operations Supervisor
SeedCo Group
Lilongwe
08.2023 - Current
- Liaised with various stakeholders to create effective strategies for operational success.
- Identified improvement opportunities through trend analysis.
- Surpassed processing goals projects.
- Oversaw daily operations, focusing on processing tasks.
- Maximized product availability nationwide.
- Facilitated informed buying decisions by providing technical guidance.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance staff understanding of company products.
- Conducted workflow analyses to streamline operations.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
SeedCo Group
Lilongwe
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Developed new solutions focused on strengthening SeedCo's competitive position.
- Executed strategic plans to process 10000 metric tons of seed, boosting revenue growth.
- Directed operations for team of 50 staff, promoting culture of excellence and consistent success.
- Shared updates and insights about operational tasks during internal and external meetings.
PROJECT FACILITATOR
Plan International
Mangochi & Machinga
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Coordinated project activities in areas of agriculture, nutrition, forestry, and economic empowerment while ensuring timely completion.
- Built strong networks with stakeholders through collaborative meetings and training sessions.
- Led community awareness sessions to advance organizational goals, donor recognition and project milestones.
- Liaised with project managers to evaluate project scope and define milestones and deadlines.
- Spearheaded the creation of four farmer cooperatives focused on establishing sustainable ties with aggregators, retailers and financial institutions.
- Developed and implemented project tracker or calendar to meet and maintain standards.
- Coordinated implementation of 12 demonstration areas to boost collaborative learning in value chain activities.
- Conducted post-project reviews to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives.
- Conducted training sessions in agronomy, water management, and forestry to enhance participant knowledge.
SEED OFFICER-INTERN
Agriculture Research and Extension Trust (ARET)
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Coordinated field trials with plant breeders to spearhead the release of new varieties.
- Diligently handled and documented 30 customer complaints, adhering to company policies.
- Reduced wastage in seed production by implementing advanced harvesting methods.
- Offered technical support in field evaluations, boosting crop performance.
- Executed any other duties assigned
Education
Master of Arts - Project Management
International University of Applied Sciences (IU)
Berlin, Germany12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Seed Systems
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Lilongwe, Malawi12.2018
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) -
Marymount Girls Secondary School
12.2010
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Processes and procedures
- Planning and scheduling
- Agile methodology
- Resource allocation
- Project tracking
- Inventory control
- Requirements gathering
- Sustainable agriculture practices
- Crop management
- Agribusiness management
- Performance monitoring
- Operations management
- Project management
- Process optimization
- Warehouse operations
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded revenue growth by implementing processing plans from 2021 to 2023 financial year thereby increasing company turnover by 20%.
- Expertly handled tobacco seed complaints in strict accordance with ARET procedures and policies over a 1-year period.
- Provided exceptional advisory to project beneficiaries therefore improving their resilience to climate changes.
- Managed processing losses below 2% by improving processing efficiency and effectiveness through standardization and performance metrics.
- Shared insights used to develop and implement processing plans which resulted in a 20% increase in production efficiency and reduction in processing time.
- Submitted and presented reports on key performance indicators for Management decision making.
- Facilitated skills development and training to all seasonal workers ensuring that all team members work efficiently.
- Master of Arts, Project Management, 01/23, 08/25, International University of Applied Sciences (IU), Berlin, Germany, https://www.iu.org/
- Bachelor of Science, Seed Systems, 12/18, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lilongwe, Malawi, https://luanar.ac.mw/luanar/
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE), 12/10, Marymount Girls Secondary School, https://www.marymount.mw/
References
- Kizito Nyirenda, Operations Analyst, Seedco Malawi, +265999558888, kizito.nyirenda@seedcogroup.com
- Harrison Chilonga, Project Coordinator, Plan International, +265995452596, harrison.chilonga@plan-international.org
- Violet Phiri, Seed Officer, ARET, +265888893006, vcphiri@yahoo.com
Computer Skills Languages Licenses
Sage 300, Windows, Microsoft Office suite, google workspace, emailing systems such as Gmail and outlook, typing, file management using google drive and OneDrive, English, French, Chichewa, Vehicle B
Additional Skills Experience Awards
- Certificate in Agronomy and Extension Services, 07/24, Skillsoft Percipio, https://dew1-share.percipio.com/cd/7GSbgX8Uh
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management Basics: Cutting Costs and Optimizing Delivery, 07/24, Skillsoft Percipio, https://dew1-share.percipio.com/cd/w2K1DwCph
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Project Management, 02/22, Philanthropy University, https://courses.philanthropyu.org/certificates/34a0232a95674433937d1d1a75cbdbf0
- Certificate in Designing and Implementing Monitoring and Evaluating Systems, 10/22, Alison, https://alison.com/certification/check/%242y%2410%24M2JvKIPIMWYewWFFp39.4eoykvnBJCyHhCldflS
Timeline
Assistant Operations Supervisor
SeedCo Group
08.2023 - Current
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
SeedCo Group
11.2020 - 07.2023
PROJECT FACILITATOR
Plan International
08.2019 - 10.2020
SEED OFFICER-INTERN
Agriculture Research and Extension Trust (ARET)
06.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Arts - Project Management
International University of Applied Sciences (IU)
Bachelor of Science - Seed Systems
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) -
Marymount Girls Secondary School
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