Agricultural Assistant II
To Whom this may concern,
This is a position that I am interested in and would like to be informed about the future of this position.
Keanu C. Thomas
3695 Winkler Ave,
Fort Myers, Florida
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Education
Iowa State University, Ames, IA Bachelor of Science Degree: May 2018
Primary Major: Agronomy Option: Crop Management & Business
Secondary Major: Seed Science
Collin College, Frisco, TX General Coursework: Fall 2014-Summer 2015
Work Experience
University of Florida – IFAS SFWREC, Immokalee, FL (current)
Agricultural Assistant II
• Oversees and perform inoculation, propagation recording of data in several Greenhouses
• Manage and instruct a team of employees in the Lab, in the reenhouse and out in the fields
• Manages and design spray trials in public groves for research purposes
• Performed PCR testing with citrus sample in the lab for the HLB disease
• Mixed and safely handled herbicides and pesticides in Greenhouse and Field
• Safely applied non marked chemical from research companies and fertilizers to greenhouse research trees
• Operated farming and spraying implements
Bayer Crop Science – Global Breeding, Huxley, IA (June 2018 – May 2019)
Plant Health / Plant Pathologist
• Performed field and lab inoculations on corn and soybean plants with various diseases
• Lead installation, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems in managed disease trials
• Production and preparation of inoculum using microbiological techniques for field trial inoculations
• Assembly, testing, troubleshooting and operation of field inoculation machinery and farm equipment
• Assembled, operated machinery for stalk health ratings and rated various diseases in corn and soybeans
• Conducted scouting for plant tissue sampling and soil sampling
• Utilized CAD to assist with data collection
• Supervised drone flights across multiple research sites
Iowa State University- Seed Science Lab, Ames, IA (Summer 2017)
Undergraduate Research Lab Assistant
• Performed cold test and Germ test with corn and soybean seeds
• Conducted TZ test on corn seeds
• Followed safety protocol with proper handling and disposal of treated seeds after each test is performed
• Obtained germination notes, emergence and stand counts
• Used agronomic techniques and recommendations to achieve maximum yield on various lines
Iowa State University Soils Lab- Agronomy Dpt, Ames, IA (2015-2016)
Undergraduate Lab Assistant
• Supervised Lab and prepared the lab with the necessary equipment required for designated research tasks
• Produced new chemical compounds to facilitate laboratory testing of soil samples
• Proper utilization of all PPE to safely handle caustic and explosive chemicals
• Kept the lab in a clean and organized manner for random inspections
To Whom this may concern,
This is a position that I am interested in and would like to be informed about the future of this position.
Keanu C. Thomas
3695 Winkler Ave,
Fort Myers, Florida
Cell:------------
T------------
Education
Iowa State University, Ames, IA Bachelor of Science Degree: May 2018
Primary Major: Agronomy Option: Crop Management & Business
Secondary Major: Seed Science
Collin College, Frisco, TX General Coursework: Fall 2014-Summer 2015
Work Experience
University of Florida – IFAS SFWREC, Immokalee, FL (current)
Agricultural Assistant II
• Oversees and perform inoculation, propagation recording of data in several Greenhouses
• Manage and instruct a team of employees in the Lab, in the reenhouse and out in the fields
• Manages and design spray trials in public groves for research purposes
• Performed PCR testing with citrus sample in the lab for the HLB disease
• Mixed and safely handled herbicides and pesticides in Greenhouse and Field
• Safely applied non marked chemical from research companies and fertilizers to greenhouse research trees
• Operated farming and spraying implements
Bayer Crop Science – Global Breeding, Huxley, IA (June 2018 – May 2019)
Plant Health / Plant Pathologist
• Performed field and lab inoculations on corn and soybean plants with various diseases
• Lead installation, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems in managed disease trials
• Production and preparation of inoculum using microbiological techniques for field trial inoculations
• Assembly, testing, troubleshooting and operation of field inoculation machinery and farm equipment
• Assembled, operated machinery for stalk health ratings and rated various diseases in corn and soybeans
• Conducted scouting for plant tissue sampling and soil sampling
• Utilized CAD to assist with data collection
• Supervised drone flights across multiple research sites
Iowa State University- Seed Science Lab, Ames, IA (Summer 2017)
Undergraduate Research Lab Assistant
• Performed cold test and Germ test with corn and soybean seeds
• Conducted TZ test on corn seeds
• Followed safety protocol with proper handling and disposal of treated seeds after each test is performed
• Obtained germination notes, emergence and stand counts
• Used agronomic techniques and recommendations to achieve maximum yield on various lines
Iowa State University Soils Lab- Agronomy Dpt, Ames, IA (2015-2016)
Undergraduate Lab Assistant
• Supervised Lab and prepared the lab with the necessary equipment required for designated research tasks
• Produced new chemical compounds to facilitate laboratory testing of soil samples
• Proper utilization of all PPE to safely handle caustic and explosive chemicals
• Kept the lab in a clean and organized manner for random inspections