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Durant Iowa

Union City, Tennessee, United States

-Principal investigator for a research trial on the efficacy of experimental corn events expressing insecticidal proteins against Helicoverpa zea. Insects were collected from traited material, cataloged based on phenotype, and monitored for resistance. -Reared and infested insect neonates to evaluate efficacy and durability of both experimental traits and current commercial offerings.-Proficient in use of data collection software such as CDC and CDM. Skilled user of Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams, and Outlook. -Sampled plant tissue for qualitative and quantitative trait expression analyses.-Mentored and trained other interns on Corteva safety policies, infesting procedures, and data collection.-Led interns in data collection for stand counts, runt counts, flowering notes, standability scores, and harvestable ear counts. -Complied with USDA regulations when handling biotech material during planting, transport, insect infestations, and other field-testing activities. -Assisted with plant breeding projects that collected large-scale data sets for root lodging, willowing, plant/ear height, ear photometry, green crimp, and population studies that helped leaders make decisions on product advancement.-Collaborated with large teams of interns, scientists, and project leaders to collect labor intensive data to characterize performance of traits against above and below-ground insects. Traveled to Marion, IA to help dig, wash, and score 3,000 corn roots. Also aided teams in the Mississippi Delta to split 1,000 corn stalks and score 1600 ears. Spearheaded a team that collected 46,000 data points in Union City, Tennessee-Exposure to experimental seed applied technologies including insecticides, nematicides, fungicides, and bio stimulants. Treated seed in a safe manner according to Corteva policies, ensuring proper PPE was utilized. Collected early and late-season data to evaluate performance in the field for corn, cotton, soybean, and wheat.

Union City, Tennessee, United States

-Received, prepared, and infested various larvae on corn trials-Accurately assessed and scored kernel and tip damage from Lepidoptera-Researched and presented findings on wireworm damage in corn trials-Aided in the combine harvesting of corn plots-Acquired hands-on knowledge of how traited crop protection research is conducted

Union City, Tennessee, United States

-Hand pollinated and hand harvested corn-Strictly followed safety regulations and protocols when working with regulated crops-Carried out necessary day-to-day tasks to ensure optimal research quantity and quality are achieved-Developed an understanding of experiments’ and trials’ processes while also grasping the importance of accurate data collection

Millington, Tennessee, United States

•Organized scheduling of the event center rentals and RV spots to avoid double-booking •Provided accurate quotes to potential customers as well as collected accurate payments on schedule•Developed communication skills when interacting with customers on both sides of the business•Developed budgets and financial goals then found ways to achieve those measurements•Designed marketing materials, both digital and print, including flyers, brochures, ads, a Facebook page, and a website

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

•Safely monitored and ran a bible club site with more than 50 kids accompanied by teams of 10-20 adults•Strictly followed Shelby County Schools policy when acting as a nutrition facilitator to over 50 kids five days a week, twice a day•Developed leadership skills by managing each team activity including bible club tasks, afternoon sports, community hours, and service projects