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SEBASTIAN I DAVIS

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/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Dynamic professional with a background in agricultural sciences, business, and marketing, currently pursuing a Master's in Agricultural Economics at the University of Reading while balancing family care responsibilities. Proficient in data analysis, econometric modelling, and operations management, with a proven track record in logistics, community engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research. I am eager to apply this versatile skill set to transformative projects in agrifood systems, contributing to sustainable development and positive change.

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12
12
years of professional experience
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Work history

Marketing specialist

GRUPO YANAPAI
Lima
05.2020 - 04.2023
  • Promoted agrobiodiversity conservation through projects funded by GIZ, the New Zealand
  • Embassy, and the McKnight Foundation
  • Co-led the "Short Circuit Markets and
  • Agrobiodiversity" project, focusing on sustainable trade for native potato landraces of the
  • Native Potato Guardians' Association of Peru (AGUAPAN)
  • Key contributions:
  • Developed a business roadmap, marketing strategy, and inventory systems for
  • AGUAPAN's commercial growth and diversification
  • Fostered partnerships with wholesalers, government officials, and NGOs
  • Implemented a traceability system using QR codes
  • Trained rural youth in quality control, marketing, and digital tools and supported model replication in other regions
  • Collected and processed data and co-authored impact reports, identifying bottlenecks for inclusive market strategies and sustainable agrobiodiversity conservation
  • Key achievements:
  • Boosted female participation in sales
  • Enhanced the collective mark's positioning in niche markets
  • Increased farmers' potato sales profits by 100-250% during the pandemic.

Co-founder

THE CHOCOLATE FARMER, Lima
Pichari
07.2017 - 07.2020
  • Co-founded a startup dedicated to sustainable cacao production as an alternative to coca cultivation in the VRAEM region
  • Key contributions and achievements include:
  • Spearheaded business development, marketing, sales, and strategic partnerships for sustained growth
  • Integrated 20 farmers into an association promoting a regenerative agriculture model, improving post-harvest processes and connecting them with buyers, driving over 50% annual revenue growth in premium cocoa sales
  • Developed the brand identity "Juan Laura - The Chocolate Farmer."
  • Managed logistics, social media, sales, and customer service; represented the startup at national and international events
  • Established a small-scale chocolate processing plant, launching award-winning products featured in top restaurants and shops.

Administrative Assistant

KUNTUR HUASI
Lima
04.2015 - 08.2017
  • Supported a family-owned gallery specialising in Peruvian traditional and applied arts
  • Key contributions included:
  • Organised logistics and inventory tracking to streamline operations
  • Collaborated with artisans from diverse regions and ethnic groups
  • Coordinated a specialised tourism service
  • Provided customer service.

Research & Technical Assistant

CHIMAC S.A.C
Lima
08.2014 - 04.2015
  • Participated in biodiversity and socioeconomic analysis consultancies for the Peruvian
  • Ministries of Environment and Agriculture
  • Key contributions included:
  • Baseline of Potato Genetic Diversity in Peru: Assisted in developing a comprehensive baseline study for biosecurity, commissioned by the Ministry of Environment
  • National Contribution to Global Biodiversity Report: Provided input for "The State of the World's Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture," coordinated by the Inter-American
  • Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Food and Agriculture
  • Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
  • Conducted extensive data collection and analysis, including interviews with researchers, reviewing academic literature, and examining the socioeconomic dynamics of potato cultivation communities.

Consultant

CGIAR - INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER
Lima
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Plant Evaluation: Conducted assessments of leaf osmotic potential.

Research & Development Lead

AGRÍCOLA LA VENTA SA
10.2013 - 04.2014
  • First Research and Development (R&D) Lead at La Venta, an agricultural exporter of crops like asparagus, pomegranate, and table grapes
  • Initiated an asparagus breeding programme, conducting geospatial analysis of 10,000+ plants to identify promising parental lines and andromonoic candidates
  • Trained staff, ensuring effective programme implementation.

Research Assistant

LA MOLINA AGRARIAN UNIVERSITY
Cusco
01.2013 - 10.2013
  • Actively participated in the "Ecological and Socioeconomic Intensification of Small
  • Andean Agriculture" project, funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), focusing on germplasm conservation and sustainable practices
  • Key contributions:
  • Conducted immersive research in high Andean smallholder communities for direct observation and data collection
  • Conducted interviews with farmers, geolocating plots, and training on the
  • Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) for organic certification and markets
  • Delivered pest management and soil conservation workshops using the Farmer Field
  • School (FFS) approach
  • Analysed genetic diversity of Andean tubers, performing morphological, agronomic and molecular characterisation of 350 Oxalis tuberosa accessions
  • Presented research findings at regional agroecology and biotechnology conferences.

Intern

CGIAR - INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER
Huancayo
01.2011 - 04.2011
  • Assisted in participatory selection workshops for potato variety development with
  • Andean communities, enhancing the adoption potential of new varieties
  • Evaluated experimental plots, guiding selection based on agronomic and culinary traits while considering gender perspectives
  • Conducted the morphological characterisation and photographic documentation of native potato collections for scientific cataloguing
  • Supported hands-on research efforts to increase community involvement in varietal selection processes, ensuring better alignment with local needs and preferences.

Education

Mercados de circuito corto para la conservación de - undefined

11.2024

MSc - Agricultural Economics: Development Pathway

UNIVERSITY OF READING
Current

diversidad de papas nativas a través de innovaciones en comercialización. En CONCYTEC, 2023. LIBROS & CIENCIAS N5 - undefined

07.2024

Postgraduate Diploma - Management of Cooperatives and Agricultural Associations

UNIVERSIDAD ESAN
07.2023

Agribusiness Plan Management - undefined

LA MOLINA NATIONAL AGRARIAN UNIVERSITY
06.2023

TOURISM (PromPerú - undefined

School of Government and Public
06.2023

Public Policies with an Intercultural Approach - undefined

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL PERÚ
03.2023

Nuevas oportunidades para la conservación de - undefined

2023

S. - undefined

2020

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2014

<ul><li>Central del Perú. LEISA revista de agroecología, Vol. 36, Nro. 03. POSTERS</li><li>Avances del estudio de variabilidad genética</li></ul> - undefined

2013

Bachelor of Science - Agronomy

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AGRARIA LA MOLINA
12.2012

Ph.D. - undefined

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
07.2012

Skills

  • Agronomic expertise
  • Business administration
  • Communication skills
  • Community engagement
  • Data analysis and econometrics
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Logistics and operations management
  • Research skills
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Critical thinking and synthesis
  • Strategic marketing
  • Strong attention to detail

Interests

  • HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
  • Classical guitar
  • Gardening
  • Mountain trekking
  • Photography

Timeline

Marketing specialist

GRUPO YANAPAI
05.2020 - 04.2023

Co-founder

THE CHOCOLATE FARMER, Lima
07.2017 - 07.2020

Administrative Assistant

KUNTUR HUASI
04.2015 - 08.2017

Research & Technical Assistant

CHIMAC S.A.C
08.2014 - 04.2015

Consultant

CGIAR - INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER
06.2014 - 08.2014

Research & Development Lead

AGRÍCOLA LA VENTA SA
10.2013 - 04.2014

Research Assistant

LA MOLINA AGRARIAN UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 10.2013

Intern

CGIAR - INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER
01.2011 - 04.2011

Mercados de circuito corto para la conservación de - undefined

MSc - Agricultural Economics: Development Pathway

UNIVERSITY OF READING

diversidad de papas nativas a través de innovaciones en comercialización. En CONCYTEC, 2023. LIBROS & CIENCIAS N5 - undefined

Postgraduate Diploma - Management of Cooperatives and Agricultural Associations

UNIVERSIDAD ESAN

Agribusiness Plan Management - undefined

LA MOLINA NATIONAL AGRARIAN UNIVERSITY

TOURISM (PromPerú - undefined

School of Government and Public

Public Policies with an Intercultural Approach - undefined

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL PERÚ

Nuevas oportunidades para la conservación de - undefined

S. - undefined

undefined

<ul><li>Central del Perú. LEISA revista de agroecología, Vol. 36, Nro. 03. POSTERS</li><li>Avances del estudio de variabilidad genética</li></ul> - undefined

Bachelor of Science - Agronomy

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AGRARIA LA MOLINA

Ph.D. - undefined

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

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