TANDU SEDRICK TAKU
Farm Operations Manager
BUEA - Cameroon,SW
Summary
Diligent and proactive farm worker with foundational experience in carrying out day-to-day tasks, long-term projects, and various agricultural operations, including crop cultivation and farm equipment maintenance. Proficient in soil preparation, irrigation processes, weeding, pruning crops, and plant care. Committed to teamwork and safety. Eager to apply robust work ethics and effective communication skills to contribute to farm productivity and sustainability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Farm Assistant
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Adamawa, North And Far North
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Help with soil preparation, irrigation, and fertilization based on sustainable farming practices.
- Manage approximately 30 incoming calls daily and assist in maintaining farm storage facilities and post-harvest processing units.
- Assist agricultural specialists in conducting field trials and experiments.
- Support climate-resilient farming techniques promoted by IFAD.
- Work with 120 rural farmers to implement IFAD-supported programs and assist in organizing training workshops for smallholder farmers.
- Support the distribution of agricultural inputs such as seeds and fertilizers.
- Keep farm records on production, resource use, and expenses.
- Sending daily emails and submitting weekly reports on farming activities to supervisors.
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
Junior Farm Worker
Institute of Research for Agricultural Development (IRAD)
Buea, SW
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Assist with daily farm operations, including planting and harvesting crops under supervision
- Learnt to maintain farm equipment and prepare soil for planting
- Contribute to weeding, thinning and pruning tasks to ensure crop health
- Develop a strong work ethic and team work skill in a farm setting
Farm Assistant
OTAFARM
Buea, SW
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported farmers with daily tasks and following instructions for farm activities
- Practice clear communication with team members and upheld a positive attitude
- Operated farm equipment and learn basic maintenance and repair skills
- Adhered to sanitation procedures to maintain a clean and safe farm environment
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Loaded agricultural products into vehicles and drove vehicles to markets.
Farm Operations Assistant
Mount Cameroon Agro Foundation ERuDeF
Buea, SW
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: Environmental and Rural Development Foundation
- Exhibited an unwavering work ethic and a commitment to team work and efforts
- Handled daily farm operations including planting, cultivating and processing of fruits and vegetable crops
- Supervised 60 workers in the weeding, thinning and pruning of crops on 100 hectares of land daily.
- Maintain farm machines and prepare soil for different processes
- Environmental and Rural Development Foundation
- Managed day-to-day department operations with effective workflow coordination.
- Provided administrative support with accurate document preparation and data entry.
- Supported daily operations by organizing office spaces for maximum functionality and ease of use.
- Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Education
Certificate in Agribusiness Management - Agricultural Business And Management
Catholic University Institute
Buea - Cameroon 09.2019 - 12.2020
Professional Agricultural Training Diploma -
Regional College of Agriculture, Bambili
Bamenda - Cameroon 09.2021 - 12.2022
Diploma of Agricultural Technician -
Regional College of Agriculture, Bambili
Bamenda - Cameroon 08.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Buea
Cameroon 09.2014 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Government Bilingual High School
Buea - Cameroon 09.2012 - 11.2014
Ordinary Level - Secondary Education
Government Bilingual High School
Buea - Cameroon 09.2008 - 10.2012
Skills
Organic farming
Garden maintenance
Crop management
Understanding of farm safety and sanitation procedures
Effective communication skills
Team work and collaboration
Harvesting
Crop rotation
Farm equipment maintenance
Planting techniques
Irrigation systems
Hobbies
• Reading & Researching Agricultural Innovations
• Teaching & Community Engagement
• Cooking & Food Preservation
• Hiking & Outdoor Activities
• Gardening & Farming
Timeline
Farm Assistant
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
09.2023 - 01.2024
Diploma of Agricultural Technician -
Regional College of Agriculture, Bambili
08.2023 - 11.2024
Junior Farm Worker
Institute of Research for Agricultural Development (IRAD)
03.2022 - 08.2023
Professional Agricultural Training Diploma -
Regional College of Agriculture, Bambili
09.2021 - 12.2022
Farm Assistant
OTAFARM
04.2021 - 02.2022
Certificate in Agribusiness Management - Agricultural Business And Management
Catholic University Institute
09.2019 - 12.2020
Farm Operations Assistant
Mount Cameroon Agro Foundation ERuDeF
06.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Buea
09.2014 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Government Bilingual High School
09.2012 - 11.2014
Ordinary Level - Secondary Education
Government Bilingual High School
09.2008 - 10.2012
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