Chad Lessard Email & Phone Number

Port Orchard, Wa, Us

Western Washington State & Alaska

Shimadzu enables my addiction to science! With my background as an environmental soil and water scientist, I am thrilled this role has allowed me to work with some of the leading researchers and laboratories in the Pacific Northwest on many adventures in environmental and analytical chemistry. But wait, there's more! My role with Shimadzu has also fostered my exploration of vast and new sceince markets such as pharma, food and beverage, cannabis, energy, emerging markets such as battery technology, and more familiar markets such as Agricultural chemistry. With Shimadzu, I get to be a POC for sales, a project management planner, a consultant, an email jockey, a number cruncher, a traveller, a teacher, AND a scientist. Being intertwined in so many different markets has helped me understand and appreciate the unity science can bring to society regardless of application. Shimadzu's corporate philosphy is, "Contributing to Society through Science and Technology". It's serendipitous my philosphy is the same.

Tacoma, Washington Office

As the Technical Sales Manager of the Western USA and Canada, I was responsible for managing an $8 million dollar territory that was vast, geographically diverse, and a rapidly expanding market. My position gave me the opportunity to perform market analysis, new client acquisition, and foster relationship building, along with developing new Canadian markets and distribution channels. Through this position I honed skills in negotiating pricing, forecasting, and implementing go-to-market strategies for new products and customers.

• “A Comprehensive Guide to Biostimulants” Growing for Success Seminars, Richardson International. Saskatoon, SK, Canada. Feb 2018 • “Soil Applied Biostimulants and Fertility Management” Continuing Education Tri Cities TRAC Center. Dec 2017 • "Precision Application of Fertilizers and Amendments" Western Plant Health Association Nutrient Management Seminar, Paso Robles, Ca. Nov 2013 • "Methods of Soil Analysis" Sustainable Agriculture Conference, Ecological Farming Association, Pacific Grove, Ca. Feb 2012 • "Soil, Plant, and Water Nutrient Interrelations" Oxnard Pest Control Conference, Oxnard, Ca. Feb 2012 • "Interpretations of Soil Analysis Data" Buttonwillow Warehouse Company/Coastal Crop Care Conference, Ojai, Ca. Jan 2012

Fresno, California Area

As a Division Agronomist my primary focus was to implement precision agriculture programs designed with sound agricultural practices, as well as assist the sales team with product sales. I helped position a portfolio of over 100 products into crop production programs throughout California, leading sales staff to achieve product sales increases by over 20% every year. Additionally, I provided educational enrichment opportunities to the farming community through regular speaking engagements on topics such as sound stewardship practices and the management and application of biostimulants, fertilizers, and soil amendments. Internally, I provided training to our sales staff team to ensure they obtained their Certified Crop Advisor licensure. The position also included operation, maintenance and service of precision agricultural equipment and computer software.

Santa Paula, California, United States

As Director of Agricultural Services my responsibilities included but were not limited to: agricultural and environmental consulting for the public across San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County, and regular consulting with many private, large scale farming companies throughout California and Oregon. I was directly involved in new client acquisition and helped develop FGL into a multi-million dollar company. I conducted research and development of new methods for soil, plant, and water analysis, as well as optimal growing conditions for California crops. I regularly attended conferences and trade shows and was frequently invited to present at workshops and seminars to help educate growers and the community. I was responsible for overseeing the agricultural department budget along with the day-to-day management of the laboratory. This involved overseeing the operation, repair, and purchase of key laboratory instruments, daily consultations with clients and approval of client reports, as well as providing guidance and direction to a team of employees.

Nipomo, California, United States

In my position as Lab Technician for Conoco Phillips my main responsibilities included the collection and analysis of water, soil, air, and oil composites to ensure compliance with current environmental regulations and maximized productivity of the refinery. Additionally, I gained valuable experience in managing a lab, writing new analytical procedures, and shipping of hazardous chemicals with proper MSDS and chain of custody.

Paso Robles, California, United States

In my position as Landscape Supervisor for Meridian Vineyards, I was responsible for overseeing a 50-acre, multi-million dollar vineyard owned by Fosters Wine Estates. My specific responsibilities included: ordering and installation of new plants, irrigation management, application of fertilizer and pesticides, servicing and maintenance of landscaping equipment, and personnel management.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Soil And Water Chemistry With Concentration In Environmental Management

Associate Of Science - As, Environmental Science And Plant Production