Horticulture graduate research assistant

• Worked as part of a product research and development technical team to coordinate and carry out seeding, transplanting, growing, scouting, and data collection of floricultural research crops• Independently collected data and photos in accordance to established research protocols• Maintained and updated ARM databases in a timely manner• Constructed and maintained Gantt chart to track trial progress• Provided dynamic feedback on ongoing research trials to principal investigators • Coordinated with lead growers to make chemical applications and apply best growing practices• Shared observations and knowledge of trials with key stakeholders during meetings and tours• Worked on establishing Imagery Analysis to determine percent flower cover of trial plants• Upkeep of Watchdog weather stations and implementation of Waterscout moisture sensors• Adhered to strict HSE rules and regulations

• Worked as a field technician as part of the Fafard research and development team to trial soilless media• Independently carried out data and photo collection in accordance to established research protocols • Coordinated with five different commercial growers (Ivy Acres, Van de Wetering, Emma’s Garden, East Coast Nurseries, and Jamesport Greenhouses) to provide “customer focused” research trials• Presentation and analysis of data collected from research trials conducted in commercial growing settings

• Coordinated with seven Japanese Teachers of English to develop and carry out “Team Teaching” lessons• Teaching assistant in fourteen separate classes and four Intensive English Language camps• Individual English language tutoring

• Nutrition and hygiene classes to eight rural groups of women and ten rural schools• Demonstration and construction of water tank, oven, and rainwater catchments systems• Spanish – English translation for medical missions• Complied to strict ethical and security regulations while working in country