Responsible for technical support of key herbicide and product lines to the sales and marketing functions with the mission to increase net income by increasing sales, reducing liability costs, and maintaining the technical integrity of product positions.Assume responsibility and leadershiup for all technical elements of assigned products.Provide technical assessments and sustainable technical recommendations for product positioning, product labeling, and for inclusion in… Show more Responsible for technical support of key herbicide and product lines to the sales and marketing functions with the mission to increase net income by increasing sales, reducing liability costs, and maintaining the technical integrity of product positions.Assume responsibility and leadershiup for all technical elements of assigned products.Provide technical assessments and sustainable technical recommendations for product positioning, product labeling, and for inclusion in marketing brand and crop business plans.Provide technical training and direction to Tech Service representatives when necessary.Own business-to-business technical leadership in interactions with Marketing, Sales, Biology, Regulatory, and channel partners. Show less

Responsibilities – Lead herbicide greenhouse trials to support experimental compounds, market support, life cycle management and label expansion efforts for several active ingredients. Implement greenhouse herbicide trials to discern crop tolerance and weed efficacy differences prior to field trial season. Conduct laboratory tours demonstrating research capabilities and product performance demonstrations to internal and external customers. Results –o Fostered teamwork and… Show more Responsibilities – Lead herbicide greenhouse trials to support experimental compounds, market support, life cycle management and label expansion efforts for several active ingredients. Implement greenhouse herbicide trials to discern crop tolerance and weed efficacy differences prior to field trial season. Conduct laboratory tours demonstrating research capabilities and product performance demonstrations to internal and external customers. Results –o Fostered teamwork and cooperation by conducting trials in cross functional internal groups such as trait development, technical service, marketing, biology field team, crop pipelines, environmental fate, and regulatory by sharing results, providing trial support, and greenhouse tours of key trials.o Demonstrated product leadership by working with project leader and formulation chemist to screen novel herbicide formulation candidates as well as reviewed and provided feedback on field protocols to allow BASF to penetrate a new segment of a key herbicide market.o Actively listened and responded to voice of the customer to develop trials which led to a potential new use pattern for a herbicide in select fruits and vegetables. Currently involved in editing the supplemental label. Registration likely for 2021/2022 growing season.o Championed biology efforts to characterize new herbicide candidates, novel solo and tankmix formulations.o Designed greenhouse and lab trials to increase herbicide use geography and proximity to sensitive crops and adapt to anticipated regulatory changes.o Enhanced professional development: (1) completed pesticide chemistry graduate class at NC State University (2) on-farm learning of additional field agricultural research methods and assisted during planting season at Nebraska research farm (3) volunteered to be a part of the Customer Experience Champions program. Show less

Responsibilities – Primarily in charge of supporting extension program by conducting projects funded by crop commodity groups. Secondary priority was aiding graduate student team to carry out its field research as well as corporate trials. Purchased and maintained farm equipment for use on site and in field trials. Organized on-farm field days. Trained incoming undergraduate and graduate students. Results - o Transformed dormant teaching farm into working farm by reclaiming… Show more Responsibilities – Primarily in charge of supporting extension program by conducting projects funded by crop commodity groups. Secondary priority was aiding graduate student team to carry out its field research as well as corporate trials. Purchased and maintained farm equipment for use on site and in field trials. Organized on-farm field days. Trained incoming undergraduate and graduate students. Results - o Transformed dormant teaching farm into working farm by reclaiming research plots, purchasing farm equipment, building fence, and removing rock to provide NC State students and extension agents with hands-on training in a variety of agricultural disciplines.o Worked side by side with professors from weed science, pathology, entomology, and agronomy to develop in-field teaching showcases as part of a short course to provide county agents the most up to date information as a systems approach to winter wheat production management. o Created showcase plots that simulated the impacts of tillage, row spacing, fertility, seed treatment / insecticide interactions, and herbicide programs on winter wheat performance which resulted in increased funding and expanded to include a similarly run course for corn production management.o Created a hands-on and in classroom herbicide research session for ten industry representatives including symptomology plots, pesticide application / calibration math, and small plot research tips. Show less

Responsibilities – Supported graduate professor’s research program, facilitated success in other graduate student projects as well as my own graduate work. Transported farm equipment, made field trial maps, and communicated with research station employees for crop maintenance needs. Maintained chemical inventory and purchased supplies to support field and greenhouse trial needs. Results - o Addressed and answered grower needs through trial leadership in which I led colleagues… Show more Responsibilities – Supported graduate professor’s research program, facilitated success in other graduate student projects as well as my own graduate work. Transported farm equipment, made field trial maps, and communicated with research station employees for crop maintenance needs. Maintained chemical inventory and purchased supplies to support field and greenhouse trial needs. Results - o Addressed and answered grower needs through trial leadership in which I led colleagues in weed science and plant pathology from two universities to carry out sorghum fungicide timing studies across NC. Due to success funding and trial load were doubled the following year.o Planned, led, and increased team actions to carry out over 80 trials annually in corn, soybean, cotton, sorghum, peanut, wheat, and tobacco by planting, spraying, evaluating, and harvesting research plots.o Thesis research included evaluation of quinclorac for postemergence grass weed management tool in grain sorghum and developing weed management guidelines for the crop in North Carolina. o Achieved proficiency at analyzing and presenting research results with oral, visual, and written mediums to audiences of all backgrounds: academic experts, farmers, students, and industry representatives.o Led and delivered spray table demonstrations at several county extension meetings focusing on drift management which persuaded several growers to make nozzle tip changes.o Successfully completed NC county agent hands on training course in cotton, tobacco, and peanut production practices. Show less

-Communicated with and disseminated information from interviews of >100 academic and extension nematologists, entomologists, and pathologists about the impact of seed treatments in cotton, corn, wheat, soybean, canola, sugarbeet, peanut, and turf grass.-Aided in expert panel discussion in war gaming scenario to position and introduce a new herbicide technology.-Developed report for international client on market infiltration strategies including elements such as: “must have”… Show more -Communicated with and disseminated information from interviews of >100 academic and extension nematologists, entomologists, and pathologists about the impact of seed treatments in cotton, corn, wheat, soybean, canola, sugarbeet, peanut, and turf grass.-Aided in expert panel discussion in war gaming scenario to position and introduce a new herbicide technology.-Developed report for international client on market infiltration strategies including elements such as: “must have” molecules, potential marketing channels and value proposition. -Acted as agronomic go-to person in presentations and throughout project work. -Employed multi-tasking skills to react to changes in a fast-paced environment. -Constructed quantitative models to assist clients in understanding opportunity analysis, value proposition, and target actionable next steps.-Leveraged agronomic knowledge to develop discussion guides and interviewed industry experts to extract meaningful conclusions at a technical level.-Interacted with diverse global clients and colleagues on a consistent basis, improving communication, interpersonal and interviewing skills. -Constructed a quantitative model of private vs public wheat market share and transformed data into a nationwide illustration of wheat germplasm and diversity.-Procured new business for the company via personal contacts and connections made while attending various job career fairs and industry tradeshows.-Utilized Spanish language skills to save company time and money. Show less

Synthesize ~150 years of commodity price data and through time series evaluation demonstrated predictive micro/macro economic factors to characterize "commodity super cycles" throughout history.

-Responsible for preparation and application of herbicide field trials at Curtiss Research Farm-Managed two greenhouse rooms, responsible for executing research protocols detailed by supporting companies and Iowa State University staff.-Prepare for and lead field day tours for supporting company representatives.-Use ArcGIS software in order to better identify/map weed resistance issues across the state of Iowa and help to predict future breakouts.-Interact with farmers across… Show more -Responsible for preparation and application of herbicide field trials at Curtiss Research Farm-Managed two greenhouse rooms, responsible for executing research protocols detailed by supporting companies and Iowa State University staff.-Prepare for and lead field day tours for supporting company representatives.-Use ArcGIS software in order to better identify/map weed resistance issues across the state of Iowa and help to predict future breakouts.-Interact with farmers across the state of Iowa and assist in carrying out field trials.-Operate, fix and clean herbicide application equipment in the field and the laboratory.-Assisted in management and care of other university trial projects Show less

- Determined optimal package of seed treatments to enhance plant health and vigor of Syngenta corn inbred nursery candidates.-Led and completed a study on relative plant health by measuring plant biomass and chlorophyll content utilizing optical sensor NDVI technology to assess potential vigor effects of various seed treatment regimens.

Led a highly functioning team of selected Iowa State College of Agriculture students from food science, soil science, agricultural economics, horticulture, rural sociology, and animal science curriculum to develop a survey to address and inform on U.S. private livestock food standards and their impact on the animal indsutry.

-Executed university protocol to detect state wide weed resistance by collecting soil and plant samples by elucidating soil as well as planting and spraying samples and documenting resistance.-Perform independent regular maintenance on research plots in Ames, Atlantic, Nashua and Lewis research farms.-Acted as the only employee responsible for mixing herbicides and ensuring accurate application to correct field plots on 140 acre Curtiss Research Farm.Responsible for proper disposal… Show more -Executed university protocol to detect state wide weed resistance by collecting soil and plant samples by elucidating soil as well as planting and spraying samples and documenting resistance.-Perform independent regular maintenance on research plots in Ames, Atlantic, Nashua and Lewis research farms.-Acted as the only employee responsible for mixing herbicides and ensuring accurate application to correct field plots on 140 acre Curtiss Research Farm.Responsible for proper disposal of inactive, waste or diluted agricultural chemicals. Show less

-Worked with a team of three other students to create a comprehensive summary of the current state and an outlook on the animal biotechnology scene.-Triangulated conclusions on the value/growth potential of future animal biotechnology by compiling investigative research, analyzing results and consulting cross disciplinary animal science experts.-Led the student team in setting goals, work plans, and delivering required material on time-As a sophomore amongst a group of seniors… Show more -Worked with a team of three other students to create a comprehensive summary of the current state and an outlook on the animal biotechnology scene.-Triangulated conclusions on the value/growth potential of future animal biotechnology by compiling investigative research, analyzing results and consulting cross disciplinary animal science experts.-Led the student team in setting goals, work plans, and delivering required material on time-As a sophomore amongst a group of seniors, supervised team actions, set deadlines, and acted as a liaison between the project manager at Context Network, the student team and project coordinator of the Iowa State Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative.-Delivered a white paper on the future of genetic opportunities in animal agriculture which was used in order to produce a deliverable for another client. Show less