Kelvis Walker

Professional Experience

Oct 2019 – Present — Agricultural Specialist, Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce

- Provide technical advisory services to licensed cannabis cultivators on agronomy, pest and disease control, and post-harvest practices.

- Design and conduct Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) workshops across regions.

- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for national monitoring and compliance.

- Prepare sectoral policies including hemp monitoring and partial harvesting guidelines.

- Innovate field data collection tools and lead site assessments for regulatory compliance.

- Contributed to increased yields and improved quality on multiple licensed sites.

Sep 2013 – Oct 2019 — Forest Technician, Forestry Department, Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation

- Led Biophysical Inventory (BPI) teams to collect national forest and mangrove data.

- Supported forest resource valuation, conservation awareness, and data management.

- Conducted GPS-based land surveys and volume assessments on Crown Lands.

Jan 2012 – Aug 2013 — Customer Service Representative, Agricultural Chemicals Plant, Division of Caribbean Chemicals

- Provided frontline technical support and advice to agricultural clients.

- Promoted agrochemical products in line with good agricultural practices.

Sep 2010 – Jun 2011 — Horticulture Teacher & Project Coordinator, Abilities Foundation (Ministry of Labour & Social Security)

May – Aug 2010 — Livestock Instructor, Ebony Park HEART Academy

Sep 2007 – Apr 2008 — Science Educator (Agri-Science, H&S Biology, Environmental Science), Bethel College.

2025 – M.Sc. Tropical Crop Protection (Qualifying), University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad (Qualifying)

2021 – B.Tech. Agricultural Production & Food System Management, College of Agriculture, Science & Education, Port Antonio

2018 – Certificate in Supervisory Management, Northern Caribbean University, Kingston

2004 – A.Sc. General Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Science & Education, Port Antonio

2002 – NVQJ Certificate in General Agriculture, Ebony Park HEART Academy, Clarendon