Experience

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  Texas Department of Agriculture

  • Inspector

    • Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

    - Conducted compliance inspections of private applicator’s pesticide use records and commercial/noncommercial pesticide use records.- Investigated complaints and various records for school districts involving allegations of noncompliance with the Agriculture and Occupations code and their respective rules.- Completed accurate, detailed reports that ensured all relevant parties had a clear understanding of the inspection process, findings, and any necessary follow-up actions. These reports served as essential documentation for regulatory compliance and enforcement purposes. - Possess regulatory knowledge, attention to detail, communication skills, and a commitment to upholding environmental and public health standards. - Carried out important work that helped ensure the responsible and safe use of pesticides.

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  Kalera

  • Humble, Texas, United States

  • Horticulturist III

    • Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
    • Humble, Texas, United States

    - Supervised the nutrient management process and recipe amendment based on data. - Oversaw and ensured proper functioning of critical irrigation systems required for nutrient management. - Led the team and ensure the completion of assigned tasks. - Preformed calculations to determine amendments to nutrient solution and execute required changes.- Developed understanding of the Ketos operation system and use this data to make required amendments.

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  Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

  • Humble, Texas, United States

  • Horticulturist II

    • Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
    • Humble, Texas, United States

    - Lead horticulturist of the tropical garden area for Mercer Botanic Gardens in Humble, TX.- Responsibilities included monitoring overall plant health, diseases, irrigation, and pest control.- Planned and executed events held at the gardens including store sales, kid’s events, etc. - Helped to ensure plants were acclimating well to climate through each seasonality.

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  Canine Companions for Independence

  • Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

  • Membership Chair- CCI

    • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
    • Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

    Progressed the mission of CCI to breed, raise and train dogs for individuals with disabilities, free of charge.

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  Peach Creek Vineyards

  • Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

  • Enology Internship

    • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
    • Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

    Assisted Owner Ken Stolpman and employees in activities necessary to complete each step of the wine making process: harvesting, crushing and pressing, fermentation, clarification, aging and bottling.

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  Pelican Lagoon Research & Wildlife Center

  • Kangaroo Island, Australia

  • Pelican Lagoon

    • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Kangaroo Island, Australia

    Worked closely with Dr. Peggy Rismiller, an internationally recognized and renowned researcher of the echidna in South Australia to perform activities related to data analyzation, hosting and education of environmental volunteers, and organizing community outreach activities.