Chowlen Lim

Fertitrade (M) Sdn.Bhd. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Agromate (M) Sdn. Bhd) is one of Malaysia’s main importers, exporters, producers, and distributors of high-quality fertilizers. We supply the complete range of fertilizers, from straight fertilizers to mixtures and blends, local and imported compounds, specialty macronutrients, micronutrients, NPK water-soluble fertilizers, and liquid foliar fertilizers to farmers, small and medium scale estates as well as government and private tenders. As a Techno-Commercial Executive, also known as Agronomist, my primary role is to provide support and understand the cultivation and basic manuring program for oil palm, rubber and cash crops in Malaysia. Job scopes in Fertitrade: 1. Oil palm and rubber plantations/estates field visit, consultation, foliar sampling, and nutrient analysis and report writing; 2. Fertilizer’s farm trial and report writing; 3. Conduct farmer talks/presentations to farmers/customers/suppliers; 4. Conduct products and technical knowledge training for internal staffs; 5. Involves in marketing and sales of products (Malacca state). Skills and knowledge gained in Fertitrade throughout these years: 1. Knowledge regarding the cultivation and manuring program for oil palm, rubber and various cash crops; 2. Knowledge regarding the properties and the usage of various range of fertilizers; 3. Knowledge regarding fertigation and hydroponic farming; 4. Compilation of chemical products’ Safety Data Sheet; 5. Fertilizers formulating and making Other experiences in Fertitrade throughout these years: 1. Involved in agriculture exhibition planning and preparation work (AGRI Malaysia AGMY); 2. Organized a team building; 3. Various product’s label artwork designing; 4. Involved in corporate video making 5. Product marketing materials designing (brochures, leaflets, banners and etc)

Fertitrade (M) Sdn.Bhd. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Agromate (M) Sdn. Bhd) is one of Malaysia’s main importers, exporters, producers, and distributors of high-quality fertilizers. We supply the complete range of fertilizers, from straight fertilizers to mixtures and blends, local and imported compounds, specialty macronutrients, micronutrients, NPK water-soluble fertilizers, and liquid foliar fertilizers to farmers, small and medium scale estates as well as government and private tenders. Fertitrade is also the pioneer in importing, producing and supplying a full range of world's most renowned and top quality specialty fertilizers to hydroponics and fertigation growers in Malaysia. As a Techno-Commercial Executive, also known as Agronomist, my primary role is to provide support and understand the cultivation and basic manuring program for oil palm, rubber and cash crops in Malaysia. Job scopes in Fertitrade: 1. Oil palm and rubber plantations/estates field visit, consultation, foliar sampling, and nutrient analysis and report writing; 2. Fertilizer’s farm trial and report writing; 3. Conduct farmer talks/presentations to farmers/customers/suppliers; 4. Conduct products and technical knowledge training for internal staffs; Skills and knowledge gained in Fertitrade throughout these years: 1. Knowledge regarding the cultivation and manuring program for oil palm, rubber and various cash crops; 2. Knowledge regarding the properties and the usage of various range of fertilizers; 3. Knowledge regarding fertigation and hydroponic farming; 4. Compilation of chemical products’ Safety Data Sheet; 5. Fertilizers formulating and making Other experiences in Fertitrade throughout these years: 1. Involved in agriculture exhibition planning and preparation work (AGRI Malaysia AGMY); 2. Organized a team building; 3. Various product’s label artwork designing; 4. Involved in corporate video making 5. Product marketing materials designing (brochures, leaflets, banners and etc)

UMSU International (UMSUINTL) is the official representative body for all international students at the University of Melbourne, including undergraduate, graduate, study abroad and exchange students. We stand for the welfare of international students on campus and for the quality of education provided for them. We also provide referral services, peer support and organize activities and events throughout the year to help enhance the University experience. As the Cultural and Social Vice President, my responsibilities were: • address and represent international students on issues associated with the cultural and social well-being of the international students; • promote cross-cultural understanding within the University community; • be the representative of the Cultural and Social sub-committee; • coordinate, supervise and be responsible for all the affairs and performance of the Cultural and Social sub-committee; • involves in organizing the largest student events in the university: Festival of Nations & Night Market to promote and embrace the cultural diversity within the university. • assist the central and executive committees in making decisions in regards to the betterment of international students. • attend the university meetings and external meetings. • as the coordinator for orientation week and university pre-departure briefing at various countries such as Malaysia, China, India, Indonesia and Singapore. Awards & Achievements • Organizational Award - 'Best International Student Association of the Year' by Council of International Students Australia (CISA) in July 2017 during the term as Cultural and Social Vice President 2016/17.

UMSU International (UMSUINTL) is the official representative body for all international students at the University of Melbourne, including undergraduate, graduate, study abroad and exchange students. We stand for the welfare of international students on campus and for the quality of education provided for them. We also provide referral services, peer support and organize activities and events throughout the year to help enhance the University experience. As the Activities Officer, my responsibilities were: • assist the UMSU International Vice-President (Cultural and Social) and UMSU International Cultural and Social Director on issues and activities related to the cultural and social well-being of Members in the University; • assist in handling all general affairs of UMSU International; • take up special assignments when so entrusted by the UMSU International Central; • being part in organizing orientation, Night Market and Festival of Nations. • being part in making a decision in 
relation to the continuity, growth, and progress of UMSU international and for 
the benefit of International students at the university.

#1 in Australia #32 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018 #7 in graduate employability worldwide I was a full scholarship recipient for undergraduate studies from the Public Service Department of Malaysia (JPA) at the University of Melbourne. I was featured on my Faculty's web page to share my stories.

I was awarded Ministry of Education Bursary 2012 to study A-level in Taylor's College.