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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Casa Grande, Arizona

• Compiled and analyzed data for the Arizona Plant Breeders, Inc. (APB) barley breeding project• Chronicled plants throughout development stages to create a detailed understanding of the APB barley germplasm• Tracked and diagnosed plants not developing correctly (i.e., disease, environmental challenges)• Collaborated on the creation of breeding strategies to carry crops through the Mendelian genetic system • Aided in molecular laboratory work on DNA extraction and used molecular markers to locate specific Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) and genes within the APB barley germplasm• Facilitated laboratory work focused on grain quality parameters; protein, gluten index, and sedimentation testing were used to determine distinctions between germplasms • Worked in greenhouse on cross breeding and F1 development, increasing the success rate of the efforts• Developed and maintained working relationships with laboratory technicians within the USDA, UC DAVIS, Chandler Analytical, and others to obtain testing requirements • Communicated with teams on yearly planning to ensure all planting, harvesting, processing, and laboratory deadlines are met• Traveled to all regional yield trial locations within California, Washington, Arizona, and Colorado to obtain data and testing as needed• Met with growers to obtain environmental feedback and additional harvesting data• Conducted operations and assisted team with equipment for seasonal planting and harvesting to accurately gauge trials within each region• Prepared annual summaries and present data on APB barley germplasm• Assisted Sales Team on development of marketing materials and plans for approved products

Casa Grande, Arizona, United States

• Provided outstanding customer service• Carried out opening and closing procedures following company SOP• Properly and precisely managed inbound and outbound inventory • Effectively worked with colleagues to meet or exceed company sales• Increased preorder sales on highly anticipated releases