Parviz Yusifov
Baku
Summary
Results-oriented agricultural professional with over ten years of experience in the agricultural sector. Demonstrated expertise in agricultural engineering, farming operations management, and agricultural consulting. Proven track record of success in optimizing productivity, implementing innovative strategies, and delivering exceptional results. Skilled in project management and team leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Operations Manager
Agro Food Investments LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between companies for more effective problem-solving and innovation.
- Optimized resource allocation for improved operational efficiency and cost reduction.
- Streamlined group operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
- Created an environment that fostered teamwork, open communication, and a focus on achieving common goals.
Director of Gardens Management Department
Grand-Agro LLC
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Developing new and existing employees through coaching and leadership
- Liaising between farm operations, business office and management
- Assisting with strategic and operational planning
- Overseeing the continued planting and development and overall farm budgeting
- Contributing towards profitability and growth of the company
- Directing farm operations such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting
- Monitoring activities such as irrigation, chemical applications and harvesting to ensure adherence to safety regulations and industry/company standards
- Participating in key decision making for company as related to farming and other operations
- Maintaining financial, operational, production and employment records for farm operations as requested
- Attending annual industry workshops and conferences
Head of Gardens Management Department
Grand-Agro LLC
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Analyzing existing operations, crops, staff, and documents and recommending improvements
- Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations
- Visiting different divisions to inspect crops and also perform tests on soil and water
- Ensuring fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked
- Handling marketing and sale of products produced on farm
- Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports
- Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.
Head of Gardens Management Department
AzBadam MMC
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Analyzing existing operations, crops, staff, and documents and recommending improvements
- Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations
- Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops and also perform tests on soil and water
- Ensuring fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked
- Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm
- Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports
- Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.
Country Representative
YPARD (Young Professionals for Agricultural Development)
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Representing and being an ambassador for YPARD in the region & make connections with relevant youth and food systems organizations
- Publicizing YPARD in the region and creating a local community & working with the young Professionals team, implementing activities to address the declining interest in agriculture and food systems among young people
- Providing updates on YPARD initiatives in the region and communicating these activities to the regional and global coordination units so that they can spread the world about the work
- Engaging in fundraising for YPARD country office initiatives at the national, regional or international levels
- Depending on the interests of local YPARDians, engaging in promoting agriculture in local institutions.
Agricultural Research and Development Team Leader
Grand-Agro LLC
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Research and keep up to date with any relevant developments in agriculture
- Giving demonstrations, making presentations, preparing reports
- Collect and analyzing data and preparing reports to measure performance
Senior Agricultural Engineer
Grand-Agro LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Collect and analyzing data and preparing reports to measure performance
- Prepare or modify operating plans
- Plan and implement improvements such as using more effective pest control measures
- Evaluating equipment used for soil preparation, seeding, spraying, harvesting, and transporting agricultural goods
Agricultural Engineer
Grand-Agro LLC
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Collect and analyzing data and preparing reports to measure performance
- Plan and implement improvements such as using more effective pest control measures
- Giving demonstrations, making presentations, preparing reports
- Evaluating equipment used for soil preparation, seeding, spraying, harvesting, and transporting agricultural goods
Agricultural Consultant
NPC Agro
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Corresponding with clients to identify and evaluate their business or technical requirements
- Measuring performance and analyzing data
- Advising on how to improve the soil, use of fertilizers, weedkillers or other materials used on farms
- Introducing alternative farming methods
- Advising on new farm machinery or new farm buildings
- Advising on business planning, budgets
- Writing advisory leaflets, technical notes
- Keeping up to date with relevant developments
Senior Agricultural Engineer
Agsu
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Collecting and analyzing data and preparing reports to measure performance
- Preparing or modifying operating plans
- Plan and implement improvements such as using more effective pest control measures
- Giving demonstrations, making presentations, preparing reports
- Evaluating equipment used for soil preparation, seeding, spraying, harvesting, and transporting agricultural goods
Agricultural Engineer
Az-Granata LLC
11.2012 - 01.2017
- Collecting and analyzing data and preparing reports to measure performance
- Plan and implement improvements such as using more effective pest control measures
- Giving demonstrations, making presentations, preparing reports
- Evaluating equipment used for soil preparation, seeding, spraying, harvesting, and transporting agricultural goods
Education
Master of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Hungarian University of Agriculture And Life Sci.
Deák Ferenc U. 16., Keszthely , Hungary05.2012
Master of Science - Sustainable Development (Erasmus Exchange Student)
Mälardalen University
Högskoleplan 1, Västerås, Sweden01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Protection And Efficient Use Nat.
Ganja State University
187, Heydar Aliyev, Ganja, Azerbaijan06.2008
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork
- Excellent Communication
- Negotiation
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
- Issued April 2023 - Expires April 2026
- Credential ID: 3446520
Languages
Azerbaijani
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Russian
Elementary
A2
Turkish
Proficient
C2
Driving license
B
Timeline
Group Operations Manager
Agro Food Investments LLC
08.2023 - Current
Director of Gardens Management Department
Grand-Agro LLC
01.2023 - 08.2023
Head of Gardens Management Department
AzBadam MMC
06.2022 - 05.2023
Head of Gardens Management Department
Grand-Agro LLC
07.2019 - 12.2022
Country Representative
YPARD (Young Professionals for Agricultural Development)
06.2019 - 08.2022
Agricultural Research and Development Team Leader
Grand-Agro LLC
01.2019 - 07.2019
Senior Agricultural Engineer
Grand-Agro LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Agricultural Engineer
Grand-Agro LLC
05.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Agricultural Engineer
Agsu
01.2017 - 04.2017
Agricultural Consultant
NPC Agro
11.2016 - 01.2018
Agricultural Engineer
Az-Granata LLC
11.2012 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Hungarian University of Agriculture And Life Sci.
Master of Science - Sustainable Development (Erasmus Exchange Student)
Mälardalen University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Protection And Efficient Use Nat.
Ganja State University
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