• Managing communication pipeline between R&D and Operations by representing department in meetings, providing feedback to growers, and handling time sensitive requests to strengthen partnership between departments. • Collaborating with horticulture teams by identifying rising grow room issues and problem solving to optimize production efficiency. • Creating experimental plans, managing data collection methods and data analysis for variety of Leafy Greens development projects. • Overseeing transition into new database as acting department liaison, optimizing interface design and customizing platform features to meet project needs for data input and analysis.• Leading new varieties and herb commercialization projects, establishing growing algorithms, and communicating key information to be used for future farms. • Establishing sensory lexicon and panel assessments to utilize sensory data efficiently for cost effective solutions. Training team member`s sensory skills to enhance data quality and further department sensory assessment ability. • Continuing to develop company laboratory capabilities by managing extensive inventory databases and cross departmental training to enhance data collection efficiency and reduce administrative noise.

Developed groundwork for R&D lab capabilities including accurate equipment inventory, servicing and calibration scheduling, writing and compiling database of SOPs and related product literature.Lead and participated in multiple future farms projects involving experimental writing, planning, data collection and analysis, and department presentations. Assisted lead scientists in new variety, production, and grant based projects in accurate data collection and input.Took extensive sensory science trainings to improve input and planning for building upon department sensory capabilities. Planned multiple sensory panel evaluations for R&D, Operations, and Marketing department purposes, analyzed quality data and feedback, and presented finding to team members and department managers.

Improving grow room efficiency through consistent data collection of the grow towers, pH, EC, humidity, CO2 levels, and providing corrective action plans. Analyzing data trends during production cycle to forecast product quality and yield. Expanding horticulture knowledge within production settings including seeding, germination, growth, harvesting, and packaging. Utilizing Ignition computer system to generate technical solutions following identified discrepancies. Working collaboratively within a team and individual setting daily.

Provided care and assistance to dozens of injured, sick, or orphaned wild birds with the aim to properly release back into the wild. Interacted and educated the public about humanely caring for wild birds, particularly birds of prey. Practiced proper species identification, created formulated diets, and mentored by senior medical staff. Influenced public perception of wildlife rehabilitation while applying legal and ethical concepts.

Cultivated various landscapes including woodlands, shrubs, perennials and vegetables in a diverse environment.Increased knowledge and background in plant genetics, flower morphology, and propagation practices. Developed projects in a timely manner to improve genetic characteristics and plant performance.Executed research methods for daylily “Rutgers Red” project.