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    Maria Riaz

    Nationality: Pakistani

    Contact Information:
    Phone: (+92) 3057159939
    Email: [email protected]
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-ch-2243381b5/
    Address: Faisalabad, 38850, Pakistan
    Summary:
    Highly motivated and results-driven agriculture professional with a strong foundation in plant breeding,
    genetics, and marketing, leveraging 5+ years of industry experience at Bayer and a proven track record of
    driving innovative solutions and sustainable growth. Seeking a challenging role that utilizes my unique
    blend of technical expertise and business acumen to drive business success and contribute to a sustainable
    future.

    EDUCATION

     MSc (Hons) in Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad,


    Pakistan (2018-2020)
    Thesis Title: Effect of Storage Conditions and Duration on Deterioration of Primed
    Mung bean (Vigna Radiate L.) Seeds

     MBA (Executive) in Marketing, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan


    (2020-2022)

     BSc (Hons) in Agriculture Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan


    (2014-2018)

     B.Ed. in English, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan (2015-2017)

    Work Experience

     Trial and Import Coordinator, Bayer Crop Science LLC, Lahore, Pakistan
    (2019-Present)
    • Orchestrated the coordination and implementation of multi-location trials and seed variety
    introductions in Pakistan, collaborating with international breeding programs to advance
    agricultural innovation and sustainability.
    • Utilized advanced data analytics and market forecasting tools, including SAP P48 Velocity and
    Apollo, to optimize procurement strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive business
    growth through data-driven decision making and supply chain excellence.

     Student Ambassador, State Bank of Pakistan - Finance & Literacy Program,


    Faisalabad, Pakistan (2017-2019)
    • Empower communities to achieve financial stability and inclusion through public awareness
    and collaborative microfinance initiatives

    Language

     Fluent in English (IELTS certified), Mandarin Chinese (HSKK certified), Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali.

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    Digital Skills
     Data Analysis: Tableau Spotfire, Salesforce/SFDC/CRM
     ERP & Procurement: SAP (P48), SAP Ariba
     Cloud Infrastructure: Cisco Smart Buy
     Productivity Software: Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
     Document Management: Adobe Acrobat
     Business Automation: Apollo (FTS)

    Short Courses
     Agriculture, Economics and Nature, University of Western Australia (26/10/2023 – 28/12/2023)
     Sustainable Agriculture Land Management, University of Florida (01/07/2023–01-10-2023)
     Fruit and Vegetable Preservation, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (22/05/2017-23/07/2017)
     Basic Life Support Orientation Course, Punjab Emergency Service, University of
     Agriculture Faisalabad (12-03-2017- 06-5-2017)
     Fruit and Vegetable Culture, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (22-08-2016 to 6-09-2016)
     Methods for Seed Testing, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (10-10-2018 to 11-1-2019)

    Trainings and Conferences


     Grower-Field Manager for Yield Trials in FTS Bayer Crop Science (2018)
     New Location Requests Quick Guide Observation-Viewer, Bayer Crop Science LLC (2019)
     Attended Quick Start Guide - Originator to Grower Workflow FTS Yield Trials, Bayer Crop
    Science (2017)
     Originator Training to Grower Workflow - Overbreeding Webs Resource Page, Bayer Crop Science
    (2016)
     Training of Trainers Program - Student Ambassador Plan, SBP BSC Faisalabad (2016)
     1st, 2nd, 3rd International Pakistan Seed Congress - Seed Security for Sustainable Agriculture
    (2018-2019, 2024)
     International Seminar on MicroRNA-based Mechanism Connecting Seed Dormancy and Flowering
    in Lettuce and Arabidopsis, Kent-J-Bradford, Director Seed Dormancy Biotechnology Centre UC
    Davis, USA (2016)
     Workshop Phase II & Hands-on Training of TOA-MD (Tradeoff Analysis for Multi-Dimensional
    Impact Assessment) (2016)
     International Conference - Advances in Agricultural Resource Management (2017)

    PUBLICATIONS
    Effect of Halopriming along with Hydropriming on Germination of Wheat (Triticum aestivum
    L.)
    Seeds
    – 2019
    Arif, Z., Asgher, A., Zia, A., & Riaz, M. (2019). Effect of Halopriming along with Hydropriming on
    Germination of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Seeds. Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science,
    3(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/ 10.9734/ajrcs/2019/v3i130039

    Development of Inbred Line in Parthenocarpic Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) – 2018


    Riaz, M. (2018, May 26). Development of inbred line in parthenocarpic cucumber (cucumis
    sativus). Agrihunt. Retrieved March 23, 2022, from https://agrihunt.com/recent-
    researches/development-of-inbred-line-in- parthenocarpic-cucumber/

    Hybrid Seed Production in Tomato – 2018


    Riaz, M. (2018a, May 23). Hybrid seed production in tomato (solanum lycopersicum L.).
    Agrihunt. Retrieved March 23, 2022, from https://agrihunt.com/articles/seed-industry/hybrid-seed-
    production-in-tomato/

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