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Research and Skills:Conducted studies testing the efficacy soy against lepidopteran pests. Developed artificial infestation methods for successful establishment of pests. Responsible for writing protocols with research manager. Worked across disciplines to access seed, field sites, data and sample collection for the successful completion of trials.Conducted studies of genetically modified crops, testing their outcrossing abilities and response to abiotic stressors while accessing weed potential. Served as a monitor for agronomic, herbicide efficacy and protein expression trials outside of the US. Coordinated and conducted regulatory studies for product approval in the greenhouse and field.Supervised the generation, collection, processing and distribution of plant tissues used for analytical method development in support of regulatory product approval of genetically modified crops. Organized the public and private yield trial tests and nurseries throughout the United States for a specialty maize project while employed by the USDA. Managed the day to day activities of a cold storage facility for specialty maize breeding materials.Provide professional level technical support to the viticulture programs. Conducts vineyard experiments, maintains research trials, collects, records and maintains data records from research plots. Delivered oral reports concerning the viticulture program in a public forum. Authored update reports for scientists collaborating with the viticulture program.Coordinated pesticide residue trials in agronomic crops, horticultural crops and environmental fate.Responsible for performing specified crosses of cucurbit lines for virus resistance in the field.Conversant in Microsoft compatible databases, spreadsheet management systems and word processing programs.Experienced in the operation of farm machinery for research purposes.Experienced in the use of greenhouses, growth cabinets and chambers