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SHIRLEY GOH CHIN LON

Oil Palm Plantation Estate Assistant Manager
Kota Kinabalu,12

Summary

A dedicated Assistant Manager in Oil Palm Plantation Management with a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture from the University of Reading. Joining the SDP Cadet Planter Programme in 2020, she has gained expertise in mature and immature field upkeep, HSE compliance, and ILO standards. Currently based at Merotai Estate, she also serves as an OSH Coordinator, ensuring workplace safety and labor compliance. Versatile and proactive, she extends her contributions beyond core duties, including event photography.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Manager II

SD Guthrie Plantation (Sabah) Sdn Bhd
Merotai Estate, Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia
05.2024 - Current
  • Managed estate operations, overseeing mature oil palm upkeep, including weeding and manuring.
  • Led Building Facilities Management (BFM), overseeing estate infrastructure, housing, and utilities to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitor and enforce compliances to RSPO/MSPO, ILO and OSH
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Assistant Manager II

Sime Darby Plantation (Sabah) Sdn Bhd
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Managed main division operations, overseeing both mature and immature oil palm upkeep, and manuring.
  • Coordinated and supervised replanting operation for an area of 57.08Ha (2022A)
  • Led Building Facilities Management (BFM), overseeing estate infrastructure, housing, and utilities to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Developed strong communication and leadership skills by effectively coordinating with staff, field workers, and management teams.
  • Supervised day-to-day plantation activities, ensuring productivity, quality control, and compliance with company standards.

Cadet Planter

Sime Darby Plantation Berhad
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Underwent comprehensive training in oil palm plantation management to prepare for an Assistant Manager role.
  • Gained hands-on experience in oil palm cultivation, harvesting, fertilization, pest and disease control, and overall estate operations.
  • Participated in daily physical training to maintain fitness, improve stamina, and develop self-discipline for demanding fieldwork.
  • Enhanced knowledge of agronomy, estate planning, sustainability practices, and plantation economics.


Intern

CITYFARM MALAYSIA
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Presented the idea of indoor hydroponic farm and explain the basis of hydroponic farming to customers
  • Able to multitask with various responsibilities given within the day (e.g seedling germination, manage online orders and deliveries, replenish supplies, inventory checks, social media posting etc.)
  • Oversaw the Company's hydroponic system to ensure all crops are healthy and system are well functioned
  • Managed the Company's vegetation supplies to ensure the supplies meet the demand of the customers given the limited farming space within the Company
  • Created visual content (e.g infographics and social media post) by using Canva and SketchUp software for creating 3D models
  • Guided new interns of the Company by introducing the concept behind the business and the general operations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture with Industrial Training

UNIVERSITY OF READING
Reading, UK
09.2015 - 06.2019

A-Levels - Biology A, Chemistry B, Mathematics B

INSTITUTE SINARAN
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
01.2014 - 06.2015

Skills

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

  • SketchUp

  • Canva

  • Photography

Activities And Volunteering

  • Franciscan Sisters of Immaculate Conception's Bazaar, 2019, Participated in the planning and organising of food stall in the bazaar to raise fund for the benefits of the local community in Sabah.
  • Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), 2017, Volunteered as a student assistant at the OFC to prepare delegate packs, marshaling delegates to and from dinners and reception area, and roving microphones in the Conference during question and answer sessions.
  • Election Board Committee: Vice-chairperson for Nomination, 2015, Assisted the Election Board Chairperson to nominate and select the new student council committee members for the year 2015/16.

Timeline

Assistant Manager II

SD Guthrie Plantation (Sabah) Sdn Bhd
05.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager II

Sime Darby Plantation (Sabah) Sdn Bhd
09.2021 - 05.2024

Cadet Planter

Sime Darby Plantation Berhad
10.2020 - 09.2021

Intern

CITYFARM MALAYSIA
07.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture with Industrial Training

UNIVERSITY OF READING
09.2015 - 06.2019

A-Levels - Biology A, Chemistry B, Mathematics B

INSTITUTE SINARAN
01.2014 - 06.2015

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