Gary Geurts
Cambridge,WKO
Summary
Accomplished Technical Consultant and agronomist with over 35 years in the priory sector.
Competent in crop protect systems both as a practical applicator, and technical advisor enables myself to deliver topical discussions when in the field.
As a professional educator and work based trainer, I can deliver product learning to meet the required outcomes and is addressed at the levels of competency of the audience.
With many years experience in business management I am competent to manage day-to-day activities to meet desired key performance indicator's.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Consultant
Biolchim S.p.A
06.2021 - Current
- Service retail outlet stores within managed territory.
- Forecast stock to supply retail stores and meet sales targets.
- Provide technical training for all stakeholders including retail staff.
- Visit growers to support the Biolchim product with their growing systems.
- Promote the Biolchim range with industry events including post-harvest facility field days.
- Manage expenditure accordingly to budget.
- Manage seasonal product requirements to meet sales targets.
Business Development Manager/Technical Manager
Apata Group
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Generated new orchard development business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person enquiries.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organisation to promote growth and retention.
- Liaise with orchard development supply companies to build strong relationships.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, and market expansion.
- Project managed orchard developments to maintain timelines within agreed targets.
- Organised extension events with growers to share knowledge and improve growing systems.
- Support growers on orchard to improve their target outputs.
Technical Advisor
Farmlands Co-operative
08.2015 - 04.2019
- Providedtechnical support for growers within responsible territory.
- Managed sales to meet agreed targets.
- Established primary points of contact for technical issues within the kiwifruit industry.
- Monitored customers engagements through CRM.
- Supported store staff with technical issues.
- Built strong relationships with all stakeholders including growers and supply companies.
Course Facilitator
Open Polytechnic
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Delivered horticulture training and education to meet the standard of NZQA Unit Standards.
- Progressed learners to be competent in horticulture NZQA level qualifications.
- Developed lesion plans to meet the criteria of Unit Standard outcomes.
- Assessed learners as to their competence against Unit Standard.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered learners' curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities in a landscape environment.
Course Facilitator
Agribusiness Training
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Delivered horticulture training and education to meet standard of NZQA unit standards.
- Progressed learners to be competent in horticulture NZQA level qualifications
- Develop lesion plans to meet criteria of Unit Standard outcomes.
- Assessed learners as to their competence against Unit Standards.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning within nursery environments.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Evaluated learners' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Course Facilitator
Department Of Corrections
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Delivered horticulture training and education to meet the standard of NZQA unit standard.
- Progressed learners to be competent in horticulture NZQA level qualifications.
- Developed lesion plans to meet the criteria of Unit Standard outcomes.
- Assessed learners as to their competence against Unit Standard outcomes.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying learners' needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities within a nursery environment.
- Developed literacy and numeracy activates to progress learners within the L&N framework.
Horticulture Manager
Self Employed
08.1986 - 02.2013
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organised, and safe environment for employees and customers.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Managed crop protection and pest monitoring below economic threshold within intergraded pest management system.
- Designed crop nutrition programmes to achieve high production performance within a controlled environment growing system.
- Managed the day-to-day business activities with allowed budget.
Education
National Diploma in Horticulture (Fruit Product) - Horticulture
Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture
Diploma in Adult Education And Training - Education
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZNational Certificate in Horticulture (Vegetable) - Horticulture
HITO
Skills
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Technical Writing
- Project Management
- Issue Resolution
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Guidance
- Attention to Detail
- Team Focused
- Motivated to Meet Targets
- Manage Budgets
Timeline
Technical Consultant
Biolchim S.p.A
06.2021 - Current
Business Development Manager/Technical Manager
Apata Group
04.2019 - 06.2021
Course Facilitator
Open Polytechnic
11.2015 - 12.2016
Technical Advisor
Farmlands Co-operative
08.2015 - 04.2019
Course Facilitator
Agribusiness Training
12.2013 - 08.2015
Course Facilitator
Department Of Corrections
01.2008 - 01.2015
Horticulture Manager
Self Employed
08.1986 - 02.2013
National Diploma in Horticulture (Fruit Product) - Horticulture
Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture
Diploma in Adult Education And Training - Education
Southern Institute of Technology
National Certificate in Horticulture (Vegetable) - Horticulture
HITO
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