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Midland, Michigan

- Manage overall R&D plan and implementation field research programs to validate the performance of existing and new pest control products and technologies globally.- Provide direct technical support to the Douglas Products commercial team and global markets.- Develop/Deliver technical product and stewardship training appropriate for use in global markets.- Develop and maintain key contacts within the technical community (university, extension, federal and state agencies, natural resource non-governmental organizations, and industry/commodity associations).- Identify opportunities for new and existing products.

Southern California

• Plan and implement field research programs to validate the performance of new products and technologies in development. • Establish research relationships with University, extension and consultant cooperators. • Identify new business opportunities for Dow AgroSciences, keep abreast of market trends, and influence development of new products. • Develop and maintain key contacts within the technical community (university, extension, federal and state agencies, natural resource non-governmental organizations, and industry/commodity associations). • Provide direct technical support to the Dow AgroSciences commercial team. • Promote proper use of Dow AgroSciences products through development and delivery of product stewardship programs.

Midland, Mi

• Manage training logistics in region while leveraging global capabilities. Manage operational performance and expectations of regional vendors including contract reviews and negotiations. Manage facilities associated with learning delivery.• Provide leadership for learning delivery globally for HR owned content. Lead program implementation activities. Provide leadership for virtual delivery.• Lead the design, development and implementation of all training activities associated with the global implementation of PeopleSoft 9.1 and European/Asian implementation of new payroll solution.• Mange virtual classroom technology including development and implementation of strategies, policies, and use across Dow. • Manage/Administer Performance Management Program.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Provide leadership for the day-to-day running of the Indianapolis Learning Center including management of all Learning Center personnel. • Provide HRD/HR performance consulting and training/learning, discovery of customer needs, design, development and deployment of HRD resources for DAS USA employees and support global needs. • Provide expertise on organization development, and knowledge management theories/technology as defined by HR Business Partners and Business Leaders.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Responsible for the design, development and deployment of all technical product training materials for Ag. Insecticides, Fungicides and Biotechnology products including the development of technical product bulletins for external use, manage subject matter expert interactions and coordinate vendor activities.• Responsible for overseeing the transfer and sharing of information among core product development teams and networks. • Deliver technical product presentations at professional meetings and grower events.

Greenville, Ms And Indianapolis, In

* Develop and implement research protocols for new and existing insecticides, fungicide, and nematicides.* Analyze North America trial results for key questions associated with development of cotton insecticides.* Provide technical support and education of Sales personnel in mid-south region.* Publish and present research results.* Develop all technical product training for insecticides, fungicides, nematicides and transgenic products.* Facilitate knowledge transfer on product development teams.* Provide technical product training to internal and external stakeholders.* Develop innovative learning solutions to meet client needs.

Bs, Entomology

Master Of Science - Ms, Entomology

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Entomology