Hi, I’m
Seema Poonam Singh-Jacobs
Lot 150 Da Silva Street, Newtown Kitty,Georgetown
Summary
A community-oriented Officer comfortable working in high-stress situations and coordinating emergency responses. A team leader with unrelenting dedication to keeping the community safe and secure from any pests or diseases entering through the port. Proactive about using proper protocols while on duty and interacting with persons.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute
Plant Quarantine Officer
01.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Overseer of import and export of agricultural commodities.
- Takes great care in ensuring that necessary phytosanitary requirements are met and commodities are of the highest quality.
- Ensure all relevant documentation is presented to release consignments.
- Work closely with staff, assigning duties and assisting with work programs.
- Compile reports based on staff submissions.
Education
University of East London, London, United Kingdom
Master of Science from Oil And Gas With Energy Management
09.2022 - Current
University of Guyana, Berbice Campus
Bachelor of Science from Agriculture Science
11.2012
Skills
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Analytical Thinking
- Workforce Management
- Schedule oversight
- Performance reviewing
- Goal Setting
- Performance Management
- Staff Management
- Meeting facilitation
- Customer Relations
- Information Verification
- Process Analysis
National Administrative Region
Number 4
Qualifications Educational
- 2012, Degree in Agriculture at the University of Guyana (Pass with Credit)
- 2020, Global Energy and Climate Policy, online non-credit course authorized by the University of London, SOAS University of London and offered through Coursera
- 2020, Oil and Gas Industry Operations and Markets, an online non-credit course, authorized by Duke University and offered through Coursera
- 2020, Introduction to Climate Change and Health, an online non-credit course, authorized by Yale University and offered through Coursera
- 2020, A practical guide to Managing people at work, an online non-credit course, authorized by University of London and offered through Coursera
- 2020, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, an online non-credit course, authorized by University of Illinois at Urban-Champaign and offered through Coursera
- 2020, Initiating and Planning Projects, an online non-credit course, authorized by University of California, and offered through Coursera
- 2020, Budgeting and Scheduling Projects, an online non-credit course, authorized by University of California, and offered through Coursera
- 2020, Managing Project Risks and Changes, an online non-credit course, authorized by University of California, and offered through Coursera
- 2020, Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting people, an online non-credit course, authorized by University of California, and offered through Coursera
- 2021, Execution of Official Border Control as part of the Fit for Market Program through COLEACP
Caribbean Examinations Council
- English 'A', 2
- English 'B', 3
- Mathematics, 3
- Social Studies, 2
- Integrated Science, 2
- Human Social Biology, 2
- Principles of Accounts, 2
- Agricultural Science (Double award), 2
Awards Achieved
- The Cheddi Jagan Research Centre Scholarship for 2007-2012
- Best graduating student with the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at University of Guyana, Berbice Campus in 2012
Voluntary Experiences
- 2008, Teaching Children to develop their reading skills during the August Holiday Reading Program held at the Tain Campus, in collaboration with the University of Guyana Berbice Campus Library
- 2011, Teaching Children to develop their reading skills during the August Holiday Reading Program held at the Tain Campus, in collaboration with the University of Guyana Berbice Campus Library
Sex
Female
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/03/89
Training
- 2005, First Aid, Your Guide to Saving Lives at Camp Madewini
- 2005, Me-to-You Peer Educator, Reach One Save One Training workshop (Ministry of Health)
- 2007, Laboratory Technician training during Work Studies at the University of Guyana, Berbice Campus
- 2014, University of the West Indies Regional Plant Quarantine Officer Training Principles and Procedures Course
- 2014, Ministry of Agriculture's Service Providers Education Program on Chemicals and Chemical Management
- 2015, Conversational Dutch language training, International Language Institute, South America, Guyana
Timeline
University of East London
Master of Science from Oil And Gas With Energy Management
09.2022 - Current
Plant Quarantine Officer
National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute
01.2013 - Current
University of Guyana
Bachelor of Science from Agriculture Science
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