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Toulouse, Occitanie, France

Design of field trial experiments to satisfy research and commercial objectives.Development and training of the team to ensure competence in trials.Collaboration with the R & D and Technical teams to ensure key targets are met.

Creation, organization and administration of all research activities including a yearly Research Plan. Organized and maintained records for all trial designs, results, summaries, communications, and all other relevant materials. Supervised and confirmed the completion of all planned research activities as identified and communicated any additional needs at individual sites. Actively initiated and maintained communications with third party trial managers and growers. Ensured acquisition of all required monthly, periodic, and end of season reporting by third party trial managers and data monitoring providers.

Created and developed customer relationships through dealer meetings and consultation with growers. Led improvement of existing product and new product development in collaboration with multi-functional team, achieving $118K sales within 3 months of launching. Developed protocols; planned and carried out crop research trials (almonds, walnuts, table grapes, citrus, vegetables, row crops). Collected data (soil, water, growth characteristics) and presented results through data analysis, reports and slideshow presentations (pictures, videos, graphs) that determined product efficiency. Updated technical sheets and labels. Provided technical support to distributors, dealers and farmers. Attended trade show conferences, setup booth materials and acquired new contacts. Increased sales by contacting existing and prospective clients, giving presentations and providing technical information about the product and its specific uses.

Edgartown, Massachusetts, Usa

Directed project coordination, design development, site planning, and the installment and maintenance of English formal gardens for 7 selected clientele. Other duties included pruning and training of ornamental tree and shrub species, and all facets of lawn installment and maintenance (grading, irrigation, seeding, fertilization). Used IPM strategies to combat pests, diseases and fungi. Provided personalized fine gardening services with unparalleled quality and excellent client service.

Valencia, Spain

Trained in soil analysis techniques and use of lab instruments. Designed and implemented compost and vermicompost production of various crop residues to determine changes soil components. Proficient in using a CHNS-O Elemental Analyzer; Atomic Emission Spectroscopy equipment to determine calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium contents in soils processed with different agricultural residues. Skilled in analysis techniques used to determine total organic carbon, electric conductivity, pH, cation exchange capacity, available phosphorus and water storage content. Responsible for mentoring university students in chemical analysis of soils and proper lab procedures.

Oslo Area, Norway

Worked to promote the increase of organic food in kitchens outside the homes in the Oslo and greater Akershus communities. Together with ØQ campaign and other key stakeholders to I helped to determine the present situation of the ongoing work, an exploration of their desired future, identification of themes and key issues and action plans to help improve the situation. Conducted a public workshop with stakeholders involved in the Oslo food system. Applied a participatory systems inquiry using tools such as rich picturing, visioning, NAPER test and action planning. Completed the internship with a final presentation along with a full written report detailing two concrete action plans that could be implemented.

Edgartown, Massachusetts, Usa

Provided expertise and sound management for landscape design and build company. Responsible for all aspects of estate garden maintenance including fine gardening, ornamental planting, weeding, mowing, trimming, and pruning. Assisted with the design and construction of patios and walkways.

Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, Usa

Conducted conservation property maintenance. Responsibilities included:• Designed and maintained trails using ArcGIS; pruned vegetation, designed steps and swales for drainage, designed and constructed bridges.• Conducted forest inventory; identified species and measured basal area using GPS.• Completed an inventory of local birds; identified birds by sight and sound, measured habitats and cataloged point locations.• Monitored piping plovers and constructed nest enclosures to prevent feral cats predation. • Monitored conservation easements; conducted site visits and cataloged GPS points. Analyzed changes in use or disturbance.• Participated in fundraising activities including mailing and group member meetings.

Lütisburg, Switzerland

Crop specialist for an organic certified fruit tree nursery with over 200 varieties of tree species. Specialized in tree maintenance (grafting, pruning, irrigation, pest management). Responsible for design and implementation of permaculture and green building construction projects. Other responsibilities included all facets of animal husbandry for sheep, cows, chickens. Accomplishments included construction of several Hugelkultur's (sustainable no-dig raised beds). Classification and grafting of antique fruit tree varieties found while scouting abandoned farms and construction of new dairy facilities.

West Tisbury, Massachusetts, Usa

Provided beach maintenance services including trail maintenance and habitat restoration, protection of plover nesting sites, and water quality sampling from ocean and ponds.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Msc Agroecology, Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture

Bsc Natural Resource Planning, Natural Resources Conservation And Research