Career Development Coordinator

• Jun 2022 - Present

•Provided comprehensive career planning services using effective communication techniques. •Implemented career preparation activities, resources, and career events for students such as resume writing, interviewing, and other professional development. •Engaged students in career planning assessments and developed career development plans. •Maintained accurate and detailed records of student meetings. •Data analysis and management of Career Center incentives. •Questionnaire development and implementation with community and university partners

Graduate Student Assistant

• Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

• Teaching assistant for ALC 411: Principles and Applications of Organizational Innovation. • Facilitated innovative and entrepreneurial group discussions regarding class activities. • Graded and assisted students with writing assignments. • Provided detailed feedback to students regarding class assignments with suggestions on how to improve their work. • Demonstrated compassion and empathy for students in various academic and social settings.

Agronomist

• Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

• Coordinated and controlled the scheduling, contracting, insuring of proper isolations, and oversight of growth through harvest for all production in Santa Clara Valley, CA. • Advised and shared proper procedures and techniques with the Growers to assure high quality seed production and good grower relations. • Applied for necessary field phytosanitary certificates, working with county and state government agencies to insure timely inspections. • Assisted both company and grower during transplanting, planting, and harvest periods in his/her geographic area of responsibility. • Prepared, maintained, observed, and took detailed notes on trials for production research. • Maintained crop records of all fields in a timely manner, including updating crop recipes and grower suggestions annually. • Monitored crops for infestation of insects and diseases and contacting Growers and /or PCA’s regarding any unusual or unacceptable conditions. • Supervised contract labor crews assigned to fields for sowing, planting, weeding, manipulations, or other jobs as needed. • Worked with the Branch Manager/ Sr. Area Manager to develop annual Budget. Also responsible for maintaining / reviewing budget and area expenses on a monthly basis.

Greenhouse Manager

• Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

• Responsible for all aspects of growing and plant quality of assigned crops and trials grown at the East Gilroy site in close collaboration with internal customers. • Supervised and coordinated 10 greenhouse employees. • Proactively monitored and scouted plants for early detection of insects, diseases, and viruses. Maintained and developed an integrated pest management strategy. • Ensured all HSE’s, JSA’s and SOP protocols are implemented, followed, and enforced. • Developed and implemented the Pesticide Training Program and coordinated with county for phytosanitary requirements. • Updated internal growing protocols, procedures, processes and work instructions based on learnings from production experiences. • Official Site Officer responsible for directing the Quality Management and Stewardship team for internal audit preparation. • Directed and advised others on best production practices, new technical learnings, and crop maintenance techniques. • Led weekly greenhouse walks with breeders, and growing team to ensure trials are grown according to plan and document any action items or changes to crop schedules.

Greenhouse Specialist

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2018

• Responsible for daily planting, watering, monitoring plant health and the growing environments. • Maintained Integrated Pest Management program for the greenhouse. • Worked as a team player within the greenhouse and collaborates with other departments. • Provided strong customer service (ensured quality follow-up & process validation). • Provided timely and frequent communication regarding any updates, changes, or issues that arise. • Followed specific protocols and carried them out independently. • Greenhouse Safety representative; responsible for weekly/ monthly inspections and updates. • Created protocol documents (SOP’s) that standardizes processes for R&D in the Crop Science Division.

Student Employee: Core Greenhouse Complex

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

Teaching Assistant: Plant Sciences

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016