Manoj Krishna

Experience

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  NRI AGRITECH PRIVATE LIMITED

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

  Student Intern

  • Breeding methods in developing parental lines for hybrid development• Seed multiplication cycle (nucleus seed, breeder Seed, foundation seed, and certified/labelled seed)• Seed quality and quality standards• Production of high-value vegetables under protected cultivation• Production and commercialization of ornamental plants• Management of net house plants• Skills in the multiplication of vegetatively propagated plants

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  Ragi Production and Processing unit, Dept of Genetics and Plant Breeding, ANGRAU

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Enterpreneurial Intern

  • Crop production of Vakula and Champavathi finger millet (Eleusine coracana) varieties• Organizing training workshops to transfer post-harvest processing technologies to small and medium farmers• Marketing Manager for selling ragi seeds, ragi hour, and value-added products from the unit• Prepared viability report on the finger millet post-harvest processing technologies

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  ICRISAT

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  Project Intern

  • Data collection of agriculture research and socio-economics data in Krishna, West Godavari, and East Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh• Develop questionnaires for the farmers affected in flood-prone areas• Data processing and review using SPSS and MS Excel to ensure quality• Data analysis and visualization using SPSS• Scientific report writing on socio-economic projects

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  VST Industries Limited (affiliate of British American Tobacco)

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2020

  Assistant Manager

  • Managing a team of 10 field technicians offering extension services to >1000 tobacco farmers ensuring compliance, and implementing BAT Plc. leaf growing sustainability agenda, and updating the business on the progress of our key objectives in the Kurnool and Raichur areas• Implementation of yield trails of different tobacco varieties• Marketing the organization through organizing field days, farm visits and advertisements• Oversee farmer training on tobacco farming and marketing of produce• Ensured consistency in tobacco volume delivery and grade out-turns in a manner that meets our customer requirements• Purchasing Oriental tobaccos with a given average and quantity• Recovering loans advanced to farmers as field inputs by VST Industries Ltd• Identify and recommend recruitment of potential field technicians and area representatives Show less

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  McGill University - Macdonald Campus

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Supervising planting, irrigation, and pest biocontrol of research plants and permanent collection of McGill University• Monitor and document plant development and provide a biweekly report• Monitor, oversee and control the greenhouse environment• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant workplace for undergraduates • Assisting in land preparation, seeding, transplanting, and harvesting of Strawberries, Tomatoes, Eggplants, Onions, Peppers, and Melons• Pest scouting and data collection from research plots• Sale of produce at Mac Market counter

  • Greenhouse Assistant

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Field Operations Assistant

    Jun 2021 - Oct 2021
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  Department of Bioresource Engineering - McGill University

  Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

  Administrative Assistant

  • Collect and analyze Graduate Attribute Indicator (GAI) data from departmental courses• Analyze the undergraduate curriculum to ensure that requirements for Accreditation units are met• Organize and schedule appointments for Engineering Accreditation meetings• Filing documents and handling sensitive information in a confidential manner• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level

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  McGill University Athletics and Recreation

  Aug 2021 - May 2023

  Sports Referee

  • Perform setup and take down of event equipment• Verify IDs of registrants• Officiate game• Record game statistics• Operate video and Public Address (PA) system during gameplay• Distribute and track computer equipment

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  Syngenta

  Jan 2023 - now

  • Create and Manage Multiplication Process Orders.• Coordinate with tollers for timely production and delivery of high-quality seeds.• Schedule reworks based on customer demand.• Create and issue Purchase Orders (POs), coordinate Stock Transport Orders (STOs), and collaborate with supply planner to optimize processes for seed production.• Issuing and authorizing breeder crop certificates for Syngenta growers.• Pricing the grower bushels based on CBOT standards.• Audit seed processors to confirm adherence to regulatory and quality standards.• Track and verify that the inventory of seed processors aligns with the SAP inventory records.• Manage documentation, tracking, and processing of seed processors invoices.• Leading the SAP Material Requirements Planning (MRP) project for Seeds Canada. Show less

  • Seed Production Coordinator

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Seed Production Intern

    Sept 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Commercial Operations Intern

    Jan 2023 - Sept 2023