I am Asma, a horticulturist and plant scientist currently pursuing my second master's degree at the University of Algarve, Portugal. I enjoy developing innovative techniques for plant cultivation, soil management, and landscape design, and I bring hands-on field experience from agriculture projects and community health initiatives. Beyond academics, I work as a freelancer in article writing, proofreading, editing, and customer service. I am seeking opportunities in an institute or organization that values practical impact, performance, and continuous professional development.

Asma

I am Asma, a horticulturist and plant scientist currently pursuing my second master's degree at the University of Algarve, Portugal. I enjoy developing innovative techniques for plant cultivation, soil management, and landscape design, and I bring hands-on field experience from agriculture projects and community health initiatives. Beyond academics, I work as a freelancer in article writing, proofreading, editing, and customer service. I am seeking opportunities in an institute or organization that values practical impact, performance, and continuous professional development.

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I am Asma, a horticulturist and plant scientist currently pursuing my second master’s degree at the University of Algarve, Portugal. I enjoy developing innovative techniques for plant cultivation, soil management, and landscape design, and I bring hands-on field experience from agriculture projects and community health initiatives.

Beyond academics, I work as a freelancer in article writing, proofreading, editing, and customer service. I am seeking opportunities in an institute or organization that values practical impact, performance, and continuous professional development.

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Language

Urdu
Fluent
Pashto, Pushto
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Mobilizer at Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
June 1, 2025 - October 26, 2025
Promoted MNCH and family planning awareness; organized community meetings; led initiatives to improve nutrition, hygiene, and distribution of kits in villages.
Agriculture Officer at Building Resilience Through Improved Nutrition (BRIN) project, NIDA Pakistan
October 1, 2024 - October 26, 2025
Arranged Farmer Field Schools for female farmers; assessed fields for nutrition deficiencies, diseases and pest infestations; shared advanced production technologies; advised on balanced fertilizer requirements.
Independent Observer in Polio Campaigns at World Health Organization (WHO) Pakistan
January 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025
Inspected children's health during polio campaigns; trained and supervised community health workers; checked finger marks; represented WHO at meetings and conferences.
Teacher / Discipline In-Charge at Peshawar Children's Academy
May 1, 2017 - October 26, 2025
Taught compulsory subjects and science to juniors and seniors; held discipline responsibilities.

Education

MSC (Hons) in Agriculture (Horticulture) at The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture at The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Higher Education (Pre–Medical) at F.E.F Degree College (Girls) Hayatabad Peshawar, Pakistan
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Secondary School (Science-group) at Peshawar Children’s Academy, Peshawar, Pakistan
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Climate Smart Women
October 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025
Nuclear Institute of Food and Agriculture Training (Agriculture Machines and Technology)
April 1, 2021 - April 15, 2021
Food Safety and Halal Food Authority – Quality Management System
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Rehbar Foundation (NGO) – Conflict Transformation and Youth Led Peace Building through Culture, Heritage and Arts
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services