Joaquín BLOIS
Taupo,WKO
Summary
Agricultural engineer with diverse experience in the field of research and development of field analysis programs.
Management of agricultural farms with an area greater than 2,200 hectares, carrying out a wide variety of agronomic tasks from planting to harvesting.
Work practice in countries like New Zealand, Argentina and France have allowed me to expand the perception of different techniques and work modalities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farm Assistant
Radu Farming
11.2022 - Current
- Bringing a smile and a good attitude every day in the workplace
- Enhanced milk production by implementing efficient milking techniques and ensuring proper handling of dairy cows.
- Increased farm efficiency by maintaining and repairing various farm equipment, including tractors and milking machines.
- Maintained clean and sanitary conditions in the barn, contributing to overall herd health and welfare.
- Managed grazing rotations effectively to maintain pasture quality while minimizing soil erosion issues on the farm property.
- Use of tractor with various agricultural implements.
Sales Manager
Bedding Retailer At Perdigueiros SAS
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Agronomic Engineer Assistant
LH landscape
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Attention to detail in the generation of green spaces in private spaces.
Dairy Farm Assistant
Blomfield Dairy Ltd.
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Enhanced milk production by implementing efficient milking techniques and ensuring proper handling of dairy cows.
- Using a tractor, mower and roller.
- Run the dairy shed, maintain a high food standard as laid out by Fonterra.
- Chemical and manual weeds control.
Agronomic Engineer, Management of Crop Production
Ivan Roman
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Planting and harvesting management of soybean, corn, wheat, peanuts and cover crops such as rye, in 3 fields that totalled more than 2,200 hectares.
- Direction of aerial and ground sprays.
- Field monitoring of pests, diseases and weeds and making decisions accordingly.
- Logistics of seeds, agrochemicals and personnel to carry out field tasks.
- Relationships with local and regional suppliers.
- Coordination and transportation of employees.
Internship Agronomic Engineer
Gironde Agriculture Chamber
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Field tests comparing the behaviour of agrochemicals.
- Training on the proper use of chemicals and personal protective equipment.
- Seminars with local producers to share and disseminate the conclusions of the research carried out.
- Field survey of problem weeds in fields in the Bordeaux region.
- Coordination and survey of producers on their management of problem weeds.
- Crop consociation studies to reduce the use of agrochemicals.
- Comparison of crops sown with seeds inoculated with pathogenic fungi to a key soil pest.
- Joint work with the National Institute of Agricultural Technology of Argentina to share information and address problem weeds.
- Daily reports to the internship director.
Agronomic Engineer Assistant
GDM Argentina S.A.
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Comparative yield trials in soybean, corn and wheat crops in the central area of Argentina, using the company's own seeds and those of the competition.
- Field tests comparing the behaviour of cultivars and hybrids based on different sowing dates, sowing density, behaviour against the use of agrochemicals and diseases, among other agronomic variables.
- Seminars with local producers to share and disseminate the conclusions of the research carried out.
Education
Master Level 1 - Agronomy
Montpellier SupAgro
Montpellier, France06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
Río Cuarto National University
Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina12.2014
Skills
- Team Communication
- Research Planning
- Experimental design understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Pasture Management
- Experimental design understanding
- Problem-Solving
- Agrochemical Application Knowledge
- Pesticides and chemical applications
- Precision Agriculture Techniques
- Crop Management Expertise
- Weed identification
Personal Key Skills
I´m a highly organized person, respectful and punctual. I like challenges and I´m willing to learn new skills.
I´m physically fit, self-motivated and I´ve developed strong communication skills; enjoying all farming activities working in a team and having my own initiative.
References
- Guy and Marie Blomfield, marieandguy@amuri.net, +64272202471 / +64273632101
- Carlos Grosso, nonrro04@yahoo.com.ar, +5492604533036
- Philippe Mouquot, p.mouquot@gironde.chambagri.fr, +33 6 73 99 94 35
- Franco Cannavo, fcannavo@donmario.com, +54 9 2364 65-2132
Hobbies and Interests
I´m a very active person and enjoy lot of sports: windsurfing, mountain biking, trekking, running, martial arts as Aikido and Kung-Fu in my spare time. I consider that physical activity is very important to have a balanced and healthy life, both mental and physical, complementing the intellectual through courses and readings.
Additional Information
Personal growth, Attention to detail, Commitment, Perseverance, Empathy, Good humour
Languages
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Dairy Farm Assistant
Radu Farming
11.2022 - Current
Sales Manager
Bedding Retailer At Perdigueiros SAS
01.2021 - 11.2022
Agronomic Engineer Assistant
LH landscape
11.2019 - 03.2020
Dairy Farm Assistant
Blomfield Dairy Ltd.
02.2018 - 11.2019
Agronomic Engineer, Management of Crop Production
Ivan Roman
01.2017 - 12.2017
Internship Agronomic Engineer
Gironde Agriculture Chamber
05.2016 - 09.2016
Agronomic Engineer Assistant
GDM Argentina S.A.
02.2015 - 12.2015
Master Level 1 - Agronomy
Montpellier SupAgro
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
Río Cuarto National University
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