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Summary
I began working when I was 14 years old on my neighbors farm growing: grass seed, sweet corn, beans, peas, and other seed crops. I continued working for my neighbor for eight years. While in college I would come back home during the summer months and assist with working ground, planting, monitoring fields, and harvest. While in college at Washington State University I studied agricultural sciences and took several classes in economics, chemistry, and biology. After graduation I took a job working for a vegetable producer in eastern Oregon where I was in charge of managing the companies waste water farm and being an assistant field man. 
One year later I was offered an agronomist position at a vegetable seed company in Skagit county. In this position I have worked with many different farmers and have grown several different crops throughout all of western Washington.  
Highlights
  • Licensed Pesticide Consultant
  •  Heavy equipment experience
  • High mechanical aptitude
  • Knowledge of various crops grown in the PNW
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Familiar with excel, DAX, and other software used in business
  • Knowledge in plant genetics and physiology
  • Experience scouting fields for pests, weeds, and disease
Accomplishments
Grew my grower base and developed a new growing area for seed production to keep up with demand. (Sakata)

Figured out how to produce many crops for less money by getting away from high labor costs and root beds, by direct seeding and switching to mechanical ways of separating male plants. (Sakata) 
 
Was able to build relationships with growers that were capable of cleaning and drying seed for less money than the company could. (Sakata) 
 
Trained and supervised over 15 people during summer to rogue, weed, and do various activities in the field. (Sakata)
 
Have taught new growers and made recommendations on growing seed crops that have made them more profitable. (Sakata)
 

Experience
Agronomist 04/2014 to Current Sakata Seed America Burlington, WA
In this position I contract acres with many different growers throughout western Washington. I have to place acres carefully to prevent cross pollination with other seed companies crops and our own varieties. I have to scout the fields frequently to ensure that there are no: offtypes in the field, no insects and no diseases to make sure the seed is marketable. I have to write extensive reports to upper management on the status of the crop and coordinate with the grower on when to harvest the crop and with how it can be handled when it arrives at our facility. I also have to do various trials with our different parent lines and other experimental productions. I also am in charge of growing our own stock seed which I am the grower for.
Farm Supervisor and Assistant Field Rep 04/2013 to 04/2014 Hermiston Foods Hermiston, OR I was in charge of the waste water farm for NORPAC and had to operate the farm to ensure that nitrates would not leach into the aquifer. I also dealt with complaints from neighbors and various people. I also assisted in the harvest of peas, beans, carrots and asparagus. 
Farm hand 04/2004 to 09/2012 Lutzenberger Farms Woodland, Washington I did several different things while working for Lutzenberger farms such as: working ground, planting, harvesting, swathing, irrigation, maintaining equipment, taking soil samples, and various other jobs.
Education
Prerequisites 2010 Clark College Vancouver, WA, USA I started going to a community college after high school to save money and get some of my prerequisites done before transferring to WSU. 
Bachelor of Science: Crop Sciences Washington State University Pullman, Washington, USA
Emphasis in plant sciences and coursework in Environmental Science and Biology. I have one remaining math class until I can get my degree.
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Professional Summary
Motivated agricultural professional dedicated to maximizing farm income in conjunction with conservation of the land, wise use of inputs, and adoption of technology.
Achievements
  • Consistently experience a 10-20%+ return on investment on client farm improvement projects
  • Stay within or under budget by pooling input purchases and negotiating discounts
  • Develop long term relationships and partnerships with  30+ tenants and 20+ clients as well as industry leaders in an environment where change in leadership had been common place prior to my tenure
  • Leverage local, state, and federal cost share dollars to complete client conservation projects ($10,000 - $100,000+) for 50% to 90% of gross total cost
  • Collaborate as a team member listing and selling 3,000+ acres real estate (private treaty and sealed bid methods) in seven counties in Southwest Minnesota
  • Consistently increase yields on crop share and custom farms
Work History
01/2001 to Current
Farm Manager Fairland Management Co. – Windom, Minnesota
  • Manage 35,000+ acres achieving landowner goals, both economic and environmental
  • Analyze, negotiate, and implement rental terms and leases; Interview and select farm operators
  • Procure cost-effective inputs, conduct crop scouting, apply nutrients and crop protection products in a sustainable manner
  • Monitor operator tasks including tillage, fertilizing, planting, weed control, and harvest crops; evaluate crop development
  • Facilitate marketing crops and grain delivery to sales terminals
  • Implement capital improvement projects and conservation practices including terraces, grass waterways, and sediment control basins
  • Advise landowners and farm operators on soil conservation tillage systems, renewable energy projects (wind and solar) and conservation easements including the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM)
  • Enroll sensitive land in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
  • Engage and collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, universities, private industry experts, and contractors in day-to-day management of client property and stewardship of natural resources
  • Maintain records and report to landowners crop conditions and farm recommendations including upkeep and improvement projects
  • Advertise, prospect, and market farm real estate
02/2000 to 01/2001
Resource Technician Prairie Land Management – Glenwood, MN
  • Develop land management plans for economic, wildlife, and conservation benefits
  • Implement projects including native grass site preparation, establishment, maintenance, harvesting, grass seed cleaning as well as woody shelter belt plantings
  • Manage team of employees through all aspects of project phases
01/1999 to 09/1999
Consulting Agronomist Blue Earth Agronomics – Lake Crystal, Minnesota
  • Utilize GPS technology in soil sampling and GIS software as a support tool in seed selection and nutrient placement
  • Develop effective and environmentally friendly manure plans 
  • Advise progressive cash grain, dairy, and swine producers on fertility, insect management, and other agronomics
Education
1998
Bachelor of Science: Agronomy
 University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN
Affiliations
  • American Society of Farm and Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA)
  • University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center (SWROC)
  • Fishers of Men Nepal - Team member on medical mission trip to Nepal in 2012 and 2015
  • Windom Evangelical Free Church - Ministry leader, church elder board member and elected chair since 2005
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Summary

Extensive experience as a Field Checker and Scout with Mid Valley Agriculture Services in Linden, CA and as the Gar Tootelian Fellow for Gar Tootelian, Inc. in Reedley, CA. My duties included pest recognition and trap maintenance in a farming environment. I have above average computer skills having used Microsoft Power Point and Excel in past work through inputing of data such as trap counts. I am a hard worker always willing to go the extra mile to make sure a job is done proper and well. As part of my most recent work experience I actively worked with growers to provide them with sampling plans that reflected their agronomic needs and allowed them to make informed management decisions in their crop systems as well as providing agronomic consultation when needed.

Highlights
  • Experience working with growers to build sampling programs specific to their unique cropping systems
  • Experience consulting growers on crop nutrition and fertility based on lab analysis
  • Knowledge of pests on various types of crops
  • Experience collecting samples based on a regimented guideline (Soil and Leaf)
  • General knowledge of trap building, placement, and maintenance 
  • Extensive work with Corn, Tomatos, Grapes, Beans, Apples, Peaches, Walnuts 
  • Computer skills related to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
  • Detail-oriented
  • Hard Working
Experience
AGQ Labs USA Oxnard, CA Sales Agronomist - Central California 06/2016 to 08/2017
Primary duties included speaking with prospective customers about their current agronomic practices and nutrient plans and working with current clients to improve yields and quality in their cropping systems. Sampling plans and overall strategies were made based on the information and concerns of the growers. Such plans were made using a combination of Soil, water and tissue samples that would give us a baseline to help with fertilizer plans, make recommendations, and to make adjustments throughout the season. Secondary duties included the compilation of sales targets and companies of interest using various sources. Contact with potential clients was made using sales calls, e-mail, and visiting their offices.
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Denele Analytical Turlock, CA Lab Technician 04/2016 to 05/2016



Duties included the collection and preparation of tissue, soil, and manure samples for lab testing which included checking in, labeling, grinding, and storing said samples before tests were run. Brief training in the preparation of manure and soil samples for total kjeldahl nitrogen and ammonia testing as well as the implementation of testing on said samples.

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JM Lord Inc. Scientists Fresno, CA Field Sampler 05/2015 to 07/2015

Duties included the collection of tissue (leaf) and soil samples from given fields for the purpose of processing them to determine the nutrient components available to the plant. After collection all samples were documented and processed based on the tests to be run, the grower, and crop type.

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Gar Tootelian Inc./ Fresno State Reedley, CA Field Checker/ Fertilizer Crew Member as the Gar Tootelian Fellow 05/2014 to 09/2014

I worked in co-operation for Fresno State and Gar Tootelian Inc. as a field checker and a Fertilizer Crew Member. My duties included checking the traps and scouting the orchard and vine crops at the Fresno State Farm and servicing equipment and filling orders at the Fertilizer Department at Gar Tootelian's main plant in Reedley, CA.

Mid-Valley Agricultural Services Linden, CA Field Checker/ Field Scout 04/2008 to 08/2012

Duties included placement and management of traps for various pests as well as scouting various crops for pests and occasional collection of tissue and soil samples for testing. Trap management included counting of pests, replacing the bottoms of traps, and replacement of pheromone lures.

Education
Associate of Arts: Agriculture 2012 San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA, US
Plant Science 2015 Fresno State University, Fresno, CA

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