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Edress Deliri

Edress Deliri

Msc. Sustainable Agriculture And Food Security
London

Summary

Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and data analysis work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and dataset handling. Specializes in Agriculture and Sustainability. Skilled in working within collaborative environments to collect and evaluate research data for variety of projects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Research Assistant

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
  • Analysed, wrote, and submitted six academically written reports to line manager.
  • Collected, cleansed, and arranged datasets from data storing partners and submitted to line manager as two final CSV files.
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Laboratory Assistant

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued crop and non-crop tissue sections to study transmission of Liberibacter infection in carrots and related wild plants as part of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funded plant pathology project.
  • Tracked collected samples by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
  • Processed over 2000 samples within three months time period.
  • Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment during each sample desiccation to maximize purity of sample processing .
  • Reported progress to line manager.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Fast Growth Consultancy
Kabul
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to project donor's vision.
  • Coordinated Agricultural M&E projects, defined scope and managed milestones.
  • Communicated regularly with implementing partner and governmental agencies concerning data exchange, analysis, and final report writing.
  • Designed surveys, questionnaires, and other evaluation tools to collect meaningful, actionable data.
  • Coordinated Key Informant Interviews with regional project coordinators, implementing partners, governmental agencies, and Focus Group Discussions with project beneficiaries.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data, and prepared a variety of written communications, reports, and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of agricultural development projects to support and network operations.

Agriculture Extension Officer

Helal Group of Companies - Agricultural Cooperative
Kabul
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • Responded to customers, farmers, and gardeners by answering questions and providing detailed information about certified seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, agrochemicals, polytunnel, and drip irrigation system.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Assisted programme and events coordinator in conducting agricultural seminars, workshops and trainings.
  • Implemented use of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram platforms for product marketing and promotion.

Departmental Head and English (ESL) Teacher

Academic Centre for Educational Success (ACES)
Kabul
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Worked with average of 15 students per class.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' academic English language skills.
  • Taught TOEFL iBT training courses.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
  • Advised students on course selection, progress toward graduation and career decisions.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Arakozia Institute
Kabul
04.2016 - 12.2016
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
  • Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.

Education

Master of Science - Sustainable Agriculture And Food Security

Newcastle University
United Kingdom
09.2021 - 09.2022

Master of Science - Horticulture

University of Agriculture - Faisalabad
Pakistan
09.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Kabul University
Afghanistan
04.2013 - 12.2016

Diploma in IT - Information Technology

Behzad Institute
Afghanistan
04.2015 - 04.2016

Diploma in English Language - English

Muslim English Language Institute
Afghanistan
04.2014 - 10.2015

Skills

    Literature reviews

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Research Projects

1. Collaborated in comparing the milk quality, protein percent, butter fat percent, cell count, milk yield, grass cover, and grass growth between the mob and rotational grazing systems at Nafferton and Cockle Park farms since August 2022 and writing the final report for publication.


2. Studied the effects of Bovishake, a milk supplement containing crude protein, crude fibre, crude ash, crude oil, trace minerals, water and fat soluble vitamins, and plant products such as yeast cell wall, rosemary, and oregano on pre- and post-weaning structural growth, live weight gain, and backfat thickness of newborn dairy calves from March 2022 to August 2022 at Nafferton Farm, Newcastle University.


3. Studied morphological and biochemical characteristics of 12 different cultivars of apple of Afghanistan from June 2021 to August 2021 at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.


4. Conducted a 15000 words literature review on the biotechnological advances of apple from November 2020 to February 2021 at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.


5. Collaborated in Analyzing, interpreting, presenting, and writing the final report of 5 monitoring and evaluation projects at Fast Growth Consultancy, namely, farmer field schools, poultry rearing, post-harvest crop processing, pipe irrigation system and water resource management implemented by the ministry of agriculture and Welthungerhilfe.

Certification

95/120 TOEFL iBT Score (Test of English as a Foreign Langauge) Issued by ETS (Educational Testing Services)

Timeline

Laboratory Assistant

Newcastle University
10.2022 - 12.2022

Research Assistant

Newcastle University
08.2022 - 01.2023

Master of Science - Sustainable Agriculture And Food Security

Newcastle University
09.2021 - 09.2022

Master of Science - Horticulture

University of Agriculture - Faisalabad
09.2020 - 08.2021

305 GRE Score. Quantiative Analysis 156/170, Verbal Analysis148/170, Analytical Writing Analysis 4.0/6. Issued by ETS (Educational Testing Services)

12-2019

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Fast Growth Consultancy
08.2019 - 08.2020

95/120 TOEFL iBT Score (Test of English as a Foreign Langauge) Issued by ETS (Educational Testing Services)

01-2019

Agriculture Extension Officer

Helal Group of Companies - Agricultural Cooperative
12.2017 - 05.2019

Departmental Head and English (ESL) Teacher

Academic Centre for Educational Success (ACES)
01.2017 - 12.2017

Leadership. Issued by ILD (Institute for Leadership Development)

11-2016

Management and Leadership. Issued by ILD (Institute for Leadership Development)

10-2016

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Arakozia Institute
04.2016 - 12.2016

Diploma in IT - Information Technology

Behzad Institute
04.2015 - 04.2016

Diploma in English Language - English

Muslim English Language Institute
04.2014 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Kabul University
04.2013 - 12.2016

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