Kerry Taylor Email & Phone Number

United States

Ankeny, Ia

• Identify value opportunities of PowerPollenRM in seed field situations o Provide guidance and leadership to enable value capture from field opportunities o Collaborate to achieve optimal efficiency, effectiveness, and outcomes of technology o Collaborate with leadership to assess and coordinate value opportunities for PowerPollenRM • Lead the technology transfer to key accounts o Lead the integration of experience and learnings into protocols and process improvements and translate this information into user documentation for technology transfers o Ensure optimal customer experience of all key aspects of PowerPollenRM technologies• Manage key customer and partner relationships o Manage customer expectations and nurture long lasting relationships that maximize value o Establish, nurture and maintain relationships with key stakeholders • Facilitate process up-scaling and effectiveness through leadership of field activities. o Communicate with customers and internally to capitalize on opportunities o Assist with development, implementation, execution, and improvement of SOPs and protocols.• Provide support to Biology and Engineering research via Field Operations throughout the year

Ankeny, Ia

•Planned, designed, and executed studies to meet global data requirements for product approvals and demonstrating safety of biotechnology products.•Served as agronomic subject matter expert (SME) for canola, corn, sorghum, soybean, and cotton.•Managed studies in coordination with internal operations group, ensuring studies fulfilled product submission objectives and timelines.•Supervised and developed employee at Chile facility, coordinating seed production, study execution, and managing inventories and interaction with Servicio Agricola y Ganadero (SAG) in Chile.•Maintained understanding of international and corporate regulations associated with biotech materials, guaranteeing study compliance with local requirements.•Worked with permitting groups and agencies globally, overseeing conduct of studies and movement of materials.•Contributed to software development as technology lead for creation and implementation of database and interface used for planning, execution, and tracking of global regulatory studies.

Johnston, Ia

•Trained, documented, and supported North American corn research stations on proprietary software applications and data management.•Directed development, testing, and roll out of new software applications, aiding research activities, specifically related to seed inventory and field data collection.•Provided user support for handheld data collection devices, including Ultra Mobile Computers.

Ames, Ia

•Organized and prepared materials to be utilized and then taught undergraduate laboratory classes in Principles of Agronomy; Crop Growth, Productivity, and Management; Grain Quality and Utilization; and Weed Science, enhancing students knowledge base.•Implemented and maintained training and record-keeping programs of EPA and OSHA Safety Requirements for teaching labs and greenhouses.•Co-Led development, editing, and implementation of multimedia web-based learning program for campus-based and distance students in Principles of Agronomy course.•Supervised and trained 6 - 10 Graduate Teaching Assistants for classroom and testing preparation per academic year.•Oversaw and instructed 1 - 3 hourly employees in greenhouse maintenance and classroom preparation per academic year.•Managed timely planting of teaching materials and maintained Agronomy Teaching Greenhouse, supplying live materials for classroom hands-on demonstrations.

Master'S Of Science, Crop Production And Physiology, Emphasis: Weed Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Agronomy And Crop Science