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1. SASO MARTINOV
La Grange, IL 60525 United States
+1 224-704-5935
saso.martinov@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saso-martinov/
SUMMARY
Seasoned, internationally experienced, Agriculture Development Projects, Farm Manager and
Value Chains Specialist, working for the UN and World Bank Projects and private enterprises.
Technical expertise in agriculture, value chains and livestock development projects, enterprise
growth and ability to manage multiple projects, working in a multicultural environment.
Experienced in international organizations program management, delivery, networking and
relationship management with diverse populations. Versatile, analytical and efficient
professional with management experience. Former employers considered me to be proficient,
collaborative, analytical, self-motivated, and proactive and with excellent problem-solving skills.
Always strive to suggest improvements and tasks done on time. Proven leadership, work under
pressure, organizational skill to motivate, interpersonal skills, result-oriented, ability to multi-
task, specialized skills, report writing, and strong computer office skills.
Master of Science (MS) in crop farming, University of Belgrade, Serbia.
A lawful permanent resident of the United States.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – FAO 2019 – 2020
Ukraine
PROJECT ADVISOR
 Provide advice on technical issues on the value chains, agriculture production, grants,
smallholders farmers, cooperatives, to engage with and trade into commercial markets.
 Review and comment on the project documents and reports produced, with special
emphasis on the findings and recommendations of the value chains assessments.
 Maintain the project work plan and ensure timely project implementation with the budget
and project deadlines.
 Liaise with project partners, donors, stakeholders to enhance collaboration.
 Make recommendations for the implementation of the project activities in order to ensure
delivery and meet project targets through a technically sound approach.
 Lead the launch of entrepreneurship and business development plans.
 Identify strategies and tactics for the effective execution of project objectives.
 Assist in the review and clearance of Terms of References (TORs) for international and
national consultants.
 Contribute to training workshops, seminars, and make presentations on assigned
topics/activities.
 Deepening the smallholder impact of investments made by various investments.

2. Agricultural Productivity and Nutrition Improvement Project – APNIP 2018 – 2019
Kyrgyzstan
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT
The World Bank multi-million dollar irrigation/agriculture development project in the Kyrgyz
Republic.
 Working closely with government representatives on developing guidelines for
Agricultural Development Plan preparation, including clear identification of problems and
development goals (increase production, decrease costs). Propose activities to address
problems and achieve development goals.
 Conduct meetings and field visits with the facilitation organizations and selected Water
User Associations (WUAs).
 Assist and train the facilitation organization in helping (WUAs) to prepare and implement
their Agricultural Development Plans.
 Format model Agriculture Development Plan: define sustainable activities, propose
implementation arrangements, monitor responsibilities and indicators.
 Monitor and evaluate the progress with the agriculture development plans, procurement,
and implementation.
VIP Logistics INC 2015 – 2018
Chicago, USA
DEPUTY OPERATION MANAGER
 Planning and managing goods, products shipping, price negotiation, and problems
resolution.
 Resolving problems related the transportation
 Administration work, payments, factoring.
Elite Agro LLC, 2014 – 2015
The United Arabs Emirates and Serbia
FARM MANAGER
Facilitated two farms: UAE farm on 1,400 acres, various crops, desert environment crop
production, and Serbia farm on 4,500 acres, various crops, seed production, and animal farm.
 Led team of 120: agronomists, operators, and team members.
 Responsible for day-to-day operations, including land cultivation, planting, irrigation,
nutrition, and plant protection.
 Working closely with the irrigation team on daily irrigation needs.
 In charge of the certified seed production of maize, soybean, oats, wheat, and barley.
 Improved communications with relevant partners, and service providers.
 Improved production technology, growth production, and quality standards.
 Staffed team through recruiting and training.
 Optimized staff workflow, set schedules, train staff, and reduced overtime and increased
work efficiency by 20%.
 Strong planning, reporting to the board members, negotiation skills, strong work ethic.
 Attained all professional standards by leveraging relationships.

3. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – FAO 2009 – 2013
Kosovo/Montenegro
DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER AND CROSS-BORDER LIAISON OFFICER
A multi-million dollar agriculture and livestock development project for farmers in rural regions.
 Management team of international and national consultants.
 Developed goals, proposed activities and new technology, supervised and monitored
project activities, leased projects activities, managed multiple teams.
 Planning and budgeting of activities together with the Lead Technical Unit.
 Provided impartial project management and technical advice to the Project Team.
 Acted as an interface between the international projects and local, central government
 Rural Youth and Women Empowerment development program.
 Small business development program
 Responsible for developing and promoting certified seed production.
 Identify, collect and disseminate material among the project actors.
 Lead the production of learning materials based on the lessons learned.
 Coordinated projects and team member’s activities.
 Provided capacity building to the project team on topics related to the project activtites.
 Develop and managed regional partnership with other projects.
 Supported the organisation of regional events for exchange between project
stakeholders.
 Strong work ethic and high-level computer skills.
Universityof Montenegro, Biotechnical Faculty 2012 – 2012
Montenegro
VISITING LECTURER
Visiting lecturer on Biotechnical Faculty in Podgorica, Montenegro, department for plant
production.
During the summer semester, academic year 2012-2013, provided theoretical and practical
lecturing on cereals production technology, and training for students on certified seeds
production and agriculture mechanization.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – FAO 2003 – 2009
Serbia
NATIONAL TEAM LEADER
A multi-million dollar development project for livestock farmers in mountainous regions.
 Facilitated work of local and international project specialists, and project management.
 Generated programs for 150 smallholder farmers in mountainous regions; improved
agriculture production, land cultivation, planting and marketing systems, record keeping,
shared information with other farmers.
 Closely cooperated with local and central governments, institutes, extensions services,
and the donor.
 Promote youth entrepreneurship and innovation.
 Agriculture marketing and show development programs.
 Responsible for extending and expanding the project activities to other countries.
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4. PP Pobeda - Agriculture Company 1997 – 2003
Serbia
CROP PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
 Supervised, facilitated and controlled the agriculture production system on 5,000 acres.
 Developed a farm plan including land cultivation, planting, inter-row cultivation, fertilizing,
weeds control, harvesting, processing, storage, and post-harvest management.
 Developed production strategies to ensure a high-quality product.
 Controlled and monitored storage facility: grain seed, fertilizers, pesticides.
 Led team of 25 company staff; operators, administrators.
 Working closely with the maintaining team for equipment maintenance.
 Planned and organized day-to-day fieldwork.
 Strong technical logistics, procurement.skills, and inventory management skills.
EDUCATION
Master of Science M.S., Crop farming, University of Belgrade, Serbia
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 2018 – Present
Rotary International, Chicago USA
Provide technical and advisory support to the Demonstrative Agro-Ecological Training Farm
Project (CIMAS) in Ecuador, funded by the Ecuadorian and International Rotary Clubs, local
organization and private donors.
LANGUAGES
English, Serbo-Croatian, Macedonian, Bulgarian and Russian.
AWARDS
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Food Day Medal
October 2009