1. Eng’r. Arn Contado Gesite/Curriculum Vitae 1
ENG’R. ARN CONTADO GESITE
Mobile No.: +971 50 668 7501
Blk. 6 Lot 90, Daisy St. Springville Garden II, Bo. Molino, Bacoor,
Cavite, Philippines
Eagle Environmental Services and Pest Control
PO Box 47247, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
arn@eagle-enviro.ae or arn_gesite@yahoo.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Accomplished project engineer with a BS degree in Agricultural Engineering seeks an
employment opportunity where I am able to utilize my skills in Project Management,
organization and leadership alongside my vast experience in the field of pest control,
cleaning and facilities management.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Eagle Environmental Services & Pest Control - Abu Dhabi, UAE
1. Project Manager - 3 years
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
Abu Dhabi Oil Company (ADOC)–Japan,
Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC) /UAE
Presidential Flight Terminal
Le Royal Meridien Hotel and Le Meridien Hotel Abu Dhabi
Westin Hotel Abu Dhabi
Ibis and Novotel, Abu Dhabi Gate, Abu Dhabi
Sheraton Hotels
2. OIC-Executive Manager – 6 Months (Equivalent)
3. Area Operation Manager-Pest Control Engineer - 5 Years
4. Training Supervisor-Pest Control Engineer - 2 Years to present
Rosal Enterprise –Saipan, CNMI, United States of America
Supervising Engineer - 1.1 Years
Department of Agriculture, Philippines
1. Science Research Analyst 1 – 4.2 Years
Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)
Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR)
University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB)
2. Agricultural Engineer cum Greenhouse Supervisor- Region 3 Department
Agriculture – 1 Year
Mango Orchard, Pangasinan, Philippines
Farm Manager – 9 Months
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS
Prepares technical documents during tendering process; analyze, design, assist
and build tender, proposal and contract documents for the provisions of Pest
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Control, Cleaning Services, Facility Management, Medical Waste and Solid Waste
Management- 5 Years to Present
- Prepared Awarded proposals for Pest Control and Cleaning Provisions under
Government and Private Institutions namely:
Center of Waste Management – Tadweer in Abu Dhabi Lot 1, 3 and Al Ain
South, ADAC, ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Municipality, HAAD Head Quarters, Emirates
Steel Industries
- Tender (Awarded) documents prepared for Private Companies:
National Cement Factory, Bunia LLC, 5 Star Hotels, Bin Hamoodah Auto and
other prestigious companies.
Design and develop IPM and animal control program procedures for feral and
stray animals in operations’ manual – 3 years
Design and develop Service Implementation Plans for pest control and cleaning
services - 5 years
Develop and maintain health, safety and environmental systems in compliance
with the Center of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi (Tadweer) requirements.
Design and fabrication of IPM equipments for insect and animal control – 10 Years
to present.
Design and fabrication of greenhouse and nursery-3 Years
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGER cum TRAINING SUPERVISOR - Pest Control/Agricultural Pest
/Landscaping/Cleaning Services
October 9, 2007 to Present
Eagle Environmental Services and Pest Control
P.O. Box 47247 Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Evaluating project flow, publishing reports and conducting review meetings to
keep projects on track.
Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet
changing needs and requirements.
Identifies and control resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of multiple projects.
Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
Effectively applies and develop Integrated Pest Management methodology
and strategies and enforces project standards.
Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
Ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project.
Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
Ensures project documents are complete, organized, current, and stored
appropriately.
Ensures professional qualities through leadership, team work and client
management
Facilitates training and development of Supervisors and Technicians and Clients
Prepares technical and scientific reports with the pest control team’s activities.
Supervise and assist in research laboratory data collection, identification of pest
samples, build up a database, geographic distribution of pests, seasons and
outbreaks.
Ensure all operational activities are performed in accordance with Safety,
Health and Environmental standards.
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Development and maintenance of health, safety and environmental systems
Prepares Tender proposal requirements for Facility Management, Pest Control,
Cleaning and Waste Management Tender provisions.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as maybe required by the Managing
Director and Executive Manager and the Center of Waste Management Abu
Dhabi.
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER cum GREENHOUSE/NURSERY SUPERVISOR
June 29, 2006 to July 4, 2007
Rosal/Zest Enterprises dba
MP 96950 Kannat Tabla Drive, Saipan
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), USA
Supervise and assist in the implementation of farm activities as per US
Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements.
Supervises the preparation of soil mix, planting, and cutting of cut flowers,
trimming, pruning, and other crop/plants care.
Supervise and assist in the preparation of plan activities / cropping calendar
and greenhouse operation in producing vegetables, flowering and indoor
plants.
Prepare the farm plan and budget of the greenhouse relative to specific and
appropriate crops to be planted.
Supervise and assist application of control measures against rodents, insect
pests and diseases of plants.
Responsible for maintaining the greenhouse and to plant hybrid vegetables
andfruits.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as maybe required by the Project
Manager
AGRICULTURIST cum GREENHOUSE/NURSERY SUPERVISOR
February 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005
Department of Agriculture – Office of the Assistant Regional Director for Operations,
Regional Field Unit III (DA-RFU III) and Agencia Espanola de Cooperacion
Internacionale (AECI)
DA – RFU III, Capitol Compound, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Supervise and assist in the implementation of development project activities.
Supervises the preparation of soil mix, planting, repotting, and cutting of cut
flowers, trimming, pruning, and other plants care.
Supervise and assist in the preparation of plan activities / cropping calendar
and greenhouse operation in producing vegetables, flowering and indoor
plants.
Conducts training and seminars to farmers on site.
Prepare the farm plan and budget of the greenhouse relative to specific and
appropriate crops to be planted.
Supervise and assist application of control measures against insect pests and
diseases of plants.
Assist in the preparation of project accomplishment report.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as maybe required by the Project
Manager.
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SCIENCE RESEARCH ANALYST 1
September 1, 2000 to December 31, 2004
Research and Development/Extension Networking
Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), UPLB and Bureau of Soils and Water
Management (BSWM) Joint Project, National Soil and Water Resources Research and
Development Center, Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal, Philippines
Project Title: “Assessment of Soil and Water Behavior Under Natural and Human-
Induced Conditions”
Gather daily rainfall, evaporation rate, runoff, soil loss data, water balance
through fall and stem flow.
Collect sediments, bio-mass, dry matter yield and soil water samples for
laboratory analysis.
Conduct field measurement on infiltration, conducts topographic survey for
land-use planning and development.
Monitor soil moisture data using tensiometer and access tubes.
Plant test crop and monitor progress and crop performance.
Assist the Study Leaders in data collection, computerization analysis and
evaluation for technical report.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as maybe required by the Project
Manager.
FARM MANAGER
June 1, 1999 – March 31, 2000
Jimenez Mango Orchard
Mabini, Pangasinan, Philippines
Supervise in the implementation of farm activities.
Recommend appropriate fertilizer, pesticides and fungicides application
Supervise the scheduling on irrigation schemes, flower induction, pruning,
spraying of pesticides, fire break and other farm activities.
Conduct topographic survey for land-use planning, soil testing and monitor pest
and disease infestation
Manages project budget and payroll of project staff
Prepares daily and monthly accomplishment reports.
RESOURCE SPEAKER
Project Title: “Annual IPM Program for Hotels”
Hotel Clients from 2013 - Present
Training entitled “Integrated Pest Management (IPM) awareness Training for Hotels”
Project Title: “Eagle Environmental Services and Pest Control and Animal Control
Program”
October 22, 2011
Training entitled “Animal Control Procedures and Pest Control Training on Supervisors
and Foremen of Eagle Environmental Services and Pest Control”
Project Title: “Pesticides and Pest Control Training on Supervisors and Foremen of
Eagle Environmental Services and Pest Control”
June - August 2008
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Training entitled “Training on Termites Control” at Eagle Environmental Services and
Pest Control, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project Title: “Support Program to the Vegetables and Fruit Production in Central
Luzon”
July - December 2005
Training entitled “Farmer’s Field School on Greenhouse Technology for Year-Round
Off-Season High- Value Vegetable Production” in the Provinces of Bulacan,
Pampanga and Tarlac, Philippines
FACILITATOR
September 20-23, 2005
Training on Postharvest Handling on Perishable High-Value Vegetable Crops
Bureau of Post-harvest Research and Extension (BPRE) Function Room, Central Luzon
State University (CLSU), Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
PRESENTOR
May 20-21, 2004
Philippine Society of Soil Science and Technology 7th Annual Meeting and Symposium
– Poster Presentor entitled “ The Role of Vegetation Cover on the Rates of Surface
Runoff and Erosion at Tanay National Soil and Water Resources Research and
Development Center: Interception Losses from Various Land Uses”
RESEARCH CONDUCTED
November 27, 1997
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering- Undergrad Thesis entitled
“Design and Fabrication of Greenhouse on Flowering and Fruit Development Stages
of Mango during Off-Season”
AWARDS
CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION
November 27, 1997
Finalist for Best Research Study Award entitled “DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF
GREENHOUSE ON FLOWERING AND FRUIT DEVELOPMENT STAGES OF MANGO DURING
OFF-SEASON”
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Application computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Publisher)
Five years experience in the field of scientific research from field lay out to final
reports.
Twelve years experience in Integrated Pest Management and agricultural field.
Proactive, diligent, trustworthy and very hardworking person.
Communicates well in written and spoken English.
TRAINING/CONFERENCE/SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
April 19-21, 2015 Certificate of Completion
Pest World East 2015 Conference -NPMA
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Dubai Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf
Dubai, UAE
March 22-26, 2015 Certificate of Attendance
QUALITY MANAGEMENT TRAINING – BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
GCAS
EESPC, MUSAFFAH 17, Abu Dhabi, UAE
January 19-22, 2015 Exhibitor (EESPC)
WORLD FUTURE ENERGY SUMMIT AND ECOWASTE 2015
MASDAR in partnership with TADWEER the Center of Waste Management Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, UAE
April 29, 2014 Certificate of Attendance
PEST CONTROL TRAINING WORKSHOP
Dr. William Robinson/B&G and ECOVAR
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, UAE
January 20-22, 2014 Exhibitor (EESPC)
WORLD FUTURE ENERGY SUMMIT AND ECOWASTE 2014
MASDAR in partnership with TADWEER the Center of Waste Management Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, UAE
April 29-30, 2013 Certificate of Attendance
PESTWORLDEAST 2013
National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in connection with ECOVAR
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, UAE
May 27, 2012 Certificate of Attendance
Successful Project Management- Project Management Institute
Cambridge Educational Institute
Abu Dhabi, UAE
February 21, 2012 Certificate of Attendance
Professional Pest Control Seminar- ECOVAR
Crown Plaza Hotel
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
January 16-19, 2012 Exhibitor (EESPC)
WORLD FUTURE ENERGY SUMMIT -ADNEC
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE
October 23-27, 2011 Certificate of Attendance
Stray Animal Welfare Conference – World Society for the Protection of Animals
Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE
May 15-17, 2011 Certificate of Completion
Pest World East 2011 Conference -NPMA
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
Dubai, UAE
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February 2009 Certificate of Training
Pest Control Management
Dubai Municipality Pest Control Department
Dubai, UAE
August 23 – 25, 2006 Certificate of Training
Nutrient Management Workshop
Northern Mariana College Cooperative Research Extension & Education Services
Hyatt Regency Saipan
Commonwealth Northern Mariana Islands, USA
September 20 -23, 2005 Certificate of Completion
Training Course on Post Harvest Handling of High Value Vegetables
Bureau of Postharvest Research and Extension (BPRE)
CLSU Compound, Science City of Muñoz,, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
September 8, 2004 Certificate of Participation
In-House on Hydro-Culture of High-Value Commercial Crops
National Soil and Water Resources Research and Development Center (NSWRRDC),
Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal, Philippines
May 20 -21, 2004 Certificate of Attendance
PSSST 7th Annual Meeting and Symposium
Benguet State University (BSU)
La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines
April 27 -28, 2004 Certificate of Participation
Trainors’ Training on Soil Analysis and Recommendation
National Soil and Water Resources Research and Development Center (NSWRRDC),
Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal, Philippines
December 13 -15, 2000 Certificate of Attendance
Training Course on Analysis of Experimental Data Using Excel
Information Systems Institute (ISI)
Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
April 10 - May 10, 1999 Certificate of Training
Integrated Hotel and Restaurant Service for Successful Career
Jimmy Valeros Consultancy and Training
Midland Plaza Hotel, Ermita, Manila, Philippines
PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE
“Work smart and work hard”
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
Central Luzon State University (CLSU)
Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
Philippines
(1992-1997)