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Kinston, North Carolina, United States

Maintained agricultural research plots and oversee row crop breeding research projects on behalf of University of North Carolina technicians, extension agents, breeders, and associates at private companies such as Syngenta. • Scheduled and managed crop spraying rotations in soybean, wheat, and corn research plots• Identified specific herbicides and combinations for application in order to control weeds under conventional variety programs, which led to success in maintaining clean, conventional soybean fields and controlling sicklepod in fields with a history of sicklepod pressure• Determined appropriate timing for chemical application• Calibrated machinery, such as sprayers, planters, spreaders• Ensured compliance with NCDA safety regulations related to chemical and physical hazards• Supervised 2 technicians by delegating and prioritizing action items to ensure achievement of deadlines and completion of goals• Presented research material to growers, researchers, vendors, and public for community engagement field day

Clayton, Nc

Calibrated and operated agricultural equipment – such as planters, sprayers, and spreaders – according to University and USDA crop breeders’ experimental designs.• Coordinated with research station staff, plant breeders, and research specialists in order to complete projects in a timely manner, often in physically demanding conditions• Performed pest management for NCSU corn breeder; implemented spray program to prevent insects from invading corn breeding nurseries• Organized spraying schedules that allowed breeders to work safely in their plots and avoided conflicts with insecticide re-entry intervals• Produced quality seed corn with minimal insect damage

Garner, North Carolina, United States

Planned and executed landscape work orders according to landscape design plans.• Operated skid steers, mini excavators, and trenchers• Supervised 2 crew members; trained new team members on proper protocols and safety procedures

Smithfield, North Carolina, United States

Prepared, planted, and harvested crops, including corn, soybeans, and coastal bermudagrass. • Built fences and other structures for livestock• Operated and maintained heavy machinery, including tractors, skid steers, backhoes, and forklifts

Gum Neck, North Carolina, United States

Planted and harvested potato, corn, and soybean fields. • Assessed field quality and condition and maintained chemical stores according to Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) and food safety standards• Drafted and delivered reports for corporate management on potato seed cutting and planter efficiencies• Monitored and recorded harvest data, following standards of contract buyer (Frito-Lay), to ensure quality control