Nadia Haidar

Experience

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  Ministry of Agriculture

  Jul 2008 - Sept 2008

  Training

  Assist in the development of the “Production and delivery of certified plants in Lebanon” project in relation to the fabric culture and the importance of having certified plants in order to decrease the number of viral diseases in plants through making tests of the soil and testing it against verticilium and the nematodes.

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  CANDIA - LibanLait

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  Training

  - Assist in the care of and the medical follow-up to the dairy bovines- Assist in the medical follow-up of the synchronization of heats- Assist in the artificial insemination of the dairy bovines

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  Lebanese Agricultural Research Institut (LARI)

  Aug 2009 - Sept 2009

  Training

  Training course on the nutrition and the food of “Baladi” goats.

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  Etablissement Agricole of Taanayel

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2010

  Agricultural Engineer

  - Responsible for study at the Agricultural Establishment of Taanayel pertaining to the Jesuit Father’s Convent of Taanayel- Comparative study on the difference in output, organoleptic quality and duration between the manual and the machine milking in a caprine farm.- Thesis for the degree in Engineering

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  Addima

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2011

  Agricultural Engineer

  Part time job- Study of the wholesale markets of fruits and vegetables in the Bekaa Valley Area

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  ACTC

  Dec 2011 - Feb 2012

  Agricultural Engineer

  Part time job- Study of the situation of cattle farms in Lebanon.- Cattle veterinary follow-ups- Sales and marketing of cattle’s artificial insemination

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  MediGardens

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2014

  Area Representative

  In Lebanon:  Field and/or packinghouse Quality control inspections of Table Grapes Food safety and Quality assurances Procurement and logistics coordinator Packinghouse and/or cold-stores operations follow-up Field management Traceability Data collection International Standards (Global GAP – HACCP – BRC) implementation“Area Representative” for Dole Fresh Fruit in Egypt:  Packinghouse Quality control inspections of Table Grapes packed for Dole Fresh Fruits from different Egyptian Growers and packers Food safety and Quality assurances Procurement and logistics coordinator Packinghouse and/or cold-stores operations follow-up Data collectionTraining in South Africa – Dole Fresh Fruit: Quality Control and Assurance and Food Safety of packed Table Grapes (March – April 2012). Show less

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  UNDP

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2019

  Agri Plus Program Assistant

  - Support the project manager in the program implementation- Participate in field trips to ensure the right implementation of the program - Support in monitoring the work of the inspection bodies & prepare reports- Support in conducting market research - Support in developing statistics sheets to be used in the preparation of performance reports - Develop the program’s databases- Monitor & update the budget & cost of the program- Support in the yearly updates of website and factsheets- Assist in the auditing process of the program - Assist in the training of farmers and farmers' cooperations- Assist in the follow-up with the procurement department on outstanding requests from stakeholders in the agriculture sector- Assist the marketing team for the planning/organization of workshops, training & events - Assist in monitoring & evaluating activities undertaken by partners- Handle the AgriPlus Web-based System- Assist in the development of packaging regulations & packhouses specifications- Develop the yearly Agriculture International Trade List & CalendarAdditional:M.LEB Coordinator- Support the project manager in the program implementation- Participate in field trips to ensure the right implementation of the program regulations - Develop statistics sheet to be used in the preparation of performance reports - Monitor the work of the inspection bodies & prepare reports- Monitor & update the budget & cost of the program- Support in organizing networking events for concerned stakeholders- Support in conducting research & update- Develop the program’s databases- Audit of the program (applications, invoices, documents, reports …)- Assist the marketing team in the planning/organization of workshops, training & eventsAgro Map Program- Develop the Agro Map Program- Develop the Agro Map Budget- Develop the yearly Agrofood International Trade List and CalendarChinese Loan Program- Preparation of the Loan Application- Program Implementation Show less

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  YTN

  Sept 2019 - now

  Operations and Marketing Manager

   Farm Operations management Field inspections and follow-ups Fruits and vegetables marketing and promotion R&D and trials on sustainable agriculture initiatives Food safety and Quality assurances Fruits and vegetables packing Invoicing and accounting  Traceability Data collection Procurement and logistics coordinator Funds and programs support manager Business Plans development for Nahle Area

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  Rollz & Joyz

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2021

  Owner

  Restaurant and Coffee Shop Owner and Founder of Rollz and Joyz restaurant and coffee shop. Our concept is a café-resto in the center of Zahlé region, named “Rollz and Joyz”; the name was created based on the establishment’s specialty, to be baked by owners who will be involved in the daily operations of the business, in order to provide clients with homemade and healthy food and to let them feel at home. Business Plan development for the Rollz and Joyz restaurant

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  Natagri

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

  Post-harvest Quality Manager

   Field and/or packinghouse Quality control inspections of Table Grapes Food safety and Quality assurances Procurement and logistics coordinator Packinghouse and/or cold-stores operations follow-up Traceability Data collection International Standards (BRC) implementation

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  Self-employed

  Dec 2021 - now

  Agricultural Engineer

  - Agriculture and Agro-food Market Studies * Market Overview * Regulations * Trade * Product Analysis- Markets Sampling- Surveys and field visits- Agriculture and Agro-food sector studies and evaluation- Highlight the sectors new potentials- Sector’s new trends and publications review- Data Collection- Market Trends and Projection- Business plan development and/or evaluation- Competitors- International Standards (Global GAP - FSSC - BRC - GRASP - SMETA) implementation, follow-up and audits Show less

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  Khoury Agriculture Center

  Dec 2021 - Feb 2024

  Quality and Export Manager

   Field and/or packinghouse Quality control inspection Field inspections and follow-up Export Management National and International Fair Trade Representative Officer Food Safety and Quality Assurance Procurement and logistics coordinator Packing house and/or Cold-store operations management and follow-up Funds and programs support manager Invoicing and accounting support Traceability Data Collection International Standards (Global GAP – FSSC – ISO 22000 - HACCP) implementation and follow-up. Show less

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  Terre Verte

  Jun 2024 - now

  Operations Manager

  - H. Farmlands operation activities and spraying programs- H. Farmlands field follow-ups- H. Farmlands Sales and Marketing- Eco-friendly pesticides and fertilizers marketing and promotion- Agrivi Digital farm management solution promotion and training - R&D and trials on sustainable agriculture initiatives- Farmers and SME consultancy and marketing of production- Food safety and Quality assurances- Invoicing and accounting - Traceability- Data collection- Procurement and logistics coordinator Show less

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  SNA Lebanon

  Jun 2024 - now

  Insurance Advisor

  - Advise Clients on insurance policies and coverages- Assess Clients' insurance needs and advise on suitable insurance products- Review and update clients' insurance policies- Handle insurance claims and assist clients in the claim process