Matthew Helgeson
Agronomy, Resesarch and Sales at Albert Lea Seed House Inc- Claim this Profile
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Barbara Clawson
It is my pleasure to recommend Matthew Helgeson for employment. He received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Iowa State University. He has been employed in the horticulture industry and would be an asset to any company. He is a self-starter that can run with any task that is given to him. He knows landscape design, installation, propagation, and basic greenhouse knowledge. He is the kind of individual that we need in the horticulture industry. He comes highly recommended.
Jeffery Iles
Matthew Helgeson is a bright and dedicated young horticulturist with a passion for plants and for their proper use and maintenance in managed landscapes. His pleasant and professional demeanor makes him a valuable member of any team.
Barbara Clawson
It is my pleasure to recommend Matthew Helgeson for employment. He received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Iowa State University. He has been employed in the horticulture industry and would be an asset to any company. He is a self-starter that can run with any task that is given to him. He knows landscape design, installation, propagation, and basic greenhouse knowledge. He is the kind of individual that we need in the horticulture industry. He comes highly recommended.
Jeffery Iles
Matthew Helgeson is a bright and dedicated young horticulturist with a passion for plants and for their proper use and maintenance in managed landscapes. His pleasant and professional demeanor makes him a valuable member of any team.
Barbara Clawson
It is my pleasure to recommend Matthew Helgeson for employment. He received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Iowa State University. He has been employed in the horticulture industry and would be an asset to any company. He is a self-starter that can run with any task that is given to him. He knows landscape design, installation, propagation, and basic greenhouse knowledge. He is the kind of individual that we need in the horticulture industry. He comes highly recommended.
Jeffery Iles
Matthew Helgeson is a bright and dedicated young horticulturist with a passion for plants and for their proper use and maintenance in managed landscapes. His pleasant and professional demeanor makes him a valuable member of any team.
Barbara Clawson
It is my pleasure to recommend Matthew Helgeson for employment. He received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Iowa State University. He has been employed in the horticulture industry and would be an asset to any company. He is a self-starter that can run with any task that is given to him. He knows landscape design, installation, propagation, and basic greenhouse knowledge. He is the kind of individual that we need in the horticulture industry. He comes highly recommended.
Jeffery Iles
Matthew Helgeson is a bright and dedicated young horticulturist with a passion for plants and for their proper use and maintenance in managed landscapes. His pleasant and professional demeanor makes him a valuable member of any team.
Experience
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Albert Lea Seed
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United States
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Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Agronomy, Resesarch and Sales
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Sep 2015 - Present
My role is to bring value to our customers by providing current research information to support our staff and dealers as they help you make better farming decisions. My focus is also on sales. We sell everything from traited, conventional, and organic corn and soybeans to alfalfa and pasture species, to cover crops and native species. My role is to bring value to our customers by providing current research information to support our staff and dealers as they help you make better farming decisions. My focus is also on sales. We sell everything from traited, conventional, and organic corn and soybeans to alfalfa and pasture species, to cover crops and native species.
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Research Associate
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Mar 2012 - Jun 2015
Our groups focus is Soybean Trait Integration. Working with herbicide tolerance, insect resistance and othe native traits to improve yield.
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Site Maintenance Technician
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Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
I enhance the appearance of the Johnston campus by maintaining the lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
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Plant Health Care Technician
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Apr 2010 - Sep 2010
* Controlled insect and disease problems; fertilized and corrected compacted soils * Sprayed trees and shrubs and applied chemicals through soil and trunk injections * Utilized integrated pest management techniques as licensed pesticide applicator * Educated clients and offered professional recommendations for overall plant health * Controlled insect and disease problems; fertilized and corrected compacted soils * Sprayed trees and shrubs and applied chemicals through soil and trunk injections * Utilized integrated pest management techniques as licensed pesticide applicator * Educated clients and offered professional recommendations for overall plant health
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Ground Worker/Certified Arborist
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Jul 2009 - Jan 2010
* Pruned and removed trees utilizing bucket truck, chipper, and chain saws * Climbed trees with various roping and rigging techniques for safety * Promoted a safe work environment and provided quality customer service * Operated snow blower and plow during winter months * Pruned and removed trees utilizing bucket truck, chipper, and chain saws * Climbed trees with various roping and rigging techniques for safety * Promoted a safe work environment and provided quality customer service * Operated snow blower and plow during winter months
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Iowa State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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May 2007 - Jul 2009
* Conducted research to evaluate bioplastic containers for horticultural use* Collaborated with team of scientists to develop materials and design experiments* Applied methodology for experimental design and monitored environmental parameters* Performed experiments in greenhouse, growth-chamber, field, and laboratory settings * Utilized advanced equipment and computer software for data collection and analysis*Drafted and published scientific manuscripts and presented results at conferences *Supervised part-time workers, delegated tasks, and oversaw project completion Show less
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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May 2007 - May 2009
Fall 2007 and Fall 2008* Taught identification and landscape use of trees, shrubs, and woody vines* Developed method of preserving samples of plants in laminated displays for study purposes* Conducted review sessions and maintained an online reference of all species
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Bailey Nurseries
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Wholesale
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student Intern
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May 2006 - Aug 2006
* Worked in propagation, production, and shipping and receiving at wholesale container nursery * Gained skills in greenhouse operation, disease control, pruning practices, and inventory control * Conducted water testing to assure runoff was safe for the environment * Worked in propagation, production, and shipping and receiving at wholesale container nursery * Gained skills in greenhouse operation, disease control, pruning practices, and inventory control * Conducted water testing to assure runoff was safe for the environment
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Acres Group
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Intern
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May 2005 - Aug 2005
* Worked in maintenance, construction, and nursery divisions of urban landscape company * Constructed patios, retaining walls, ponds, and plantings * Learned estimating, bidding, and purchasing processes and drafting techniques * Worked in maintenance, construction, and nursery divisions of urban landscape company * Constructed patios, retaining walls, ponds, and plantings * Learned estimating, bidding, and purchasing processes and drafting techniques
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Education
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2007 - 2009
Iowa State University
Master of Science, Horticulture -
2003 - 2007
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science, Horticulture (Nursery Operations and Management) -
Lake Mills High School
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