Andie Marsh
ANDIE MARSH
2450 Wickersham Ln. 1314 � Austin, TX 78741 � ------------ � ------------
SUMMARY
Strong leader motivated by soil�s critical ecological functions. Educational background in soil science and regenerative agriculture. Strengths include critical thinking, communication, and relationship building. Hands-on experience in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) including aquaponic farming and hydroponic systems, as well as small-scale organic farming, vermicomposting, and mycology.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Fluence Bioengineering, Austin, TX
Research Scientist January 2020 - April 2020
-Managed lab and field experiments with industry growers and academic research partners
-Thought leader for strategic research initiatives to the Research & Business Development Team
-Analyzed plant responses in experiments evaluating effects of light quality and intensity (PPFD and DLI)
Associate Horticulture Scientist January 2018 - December 2019
-Led an innovative and extensive retrofit of a controlled environment lab with 8 walk-in grow chambers
-Set-up and maintained plant experiments in the lab and in the field (greenhouses) with research partners
-Conducted literature reviews, designed statistically fit experiments, and wrote protocols for research objectives
Horticulture Systems Specialist March 2017 - December 2017
-Established meaningful connections with commercial-scale agricultural growers
-Provided key insight into plant-light interactions and solutions
-Designed lighting layouts via software simulation (Dialux) for optimal light uniformity and intensity
TreeHouse Inc., Austin, TX
Home Performance Consultant - Team Lead October 2014 - March 2017
-Led a team of energy consultants in solar panel installation projects and City of Austin rebate process
-Conducted energy audits for and built relationships with residential clients through on-site evaluations
-Educated homeowners on HVAC, solar, Tesla Powerwall, rainwater collection, insulation, roofing, and more
Agua Dulce Farm, Austin, TX
Agricultural Scientist Intern December 2013 - May 2014
-Developed, by experimentation, a successful buffering method for (5) 1900 gallon water systems
-Conducted standard farming procedures - env. measurements, seeding, transplanting, harvesting, IPM, etc.
-Established online database for recording water sampling data, observations, and weekly farm procedures
Texas Worm Ranch, Dallas, TX
Intern May 2013 - August 2013
-Designed and maintained an experiment evaluating worm reproduction patterns to inform business operations
-Researched and practiced vermiculture composting and small-scale organic farming
-Created an organized method to record weekly warehouse procedures and harvesting schedules
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
B.S. in Bioenvironmental Science (Dept. of Plant Pathology and Soil Microbiology) December 2013
Minor in Communications Major GPR: 4.00
Informal Education
Lighting in Vertical Farming & Greenhouses Course - Wageningen University & Research February 2018
Soils4Life Online Class - Wageningen University & Research April 2018
Mycology Bioremediation Workshop - MycoAlliance May 2018
Soil Advocate Training - Kiss the Ground September 2018
Soil Food Web Foundational Courses - Soil Food Web Inc. (Pending) 2020
ANDIE MARSH
2450 Wickersham Ln. 1314 � Austin, TX 78741 � ------------ � ------------
SUMMARY
Strong leader motivated by soil�s critical ecological functions. Educational background in soil science and regenerative agriculture. Strengths include critical thinking, communication, and relationship building. Hands-on experience in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) including aquaponic farming and hydroponic systems, as well as small-scale organic farming, vermicomposting, and mycology.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Fluence Bioengineering, Austin, TX
Research Scientist January 2020 - April 2020
-Managed lab and field experiments with industry growers and academic research partners
-Thought leader for strategic research initiatives to the Research & Business Development Team
-Analyzed plant responses in experiments evaluating effects of light quality and intensity (PPFD and DLI)
Associate Horticulture Scientist January 2018 - December 2019
-Led an innovative and extensive retrofit of a controlled environment lab with 8 walk-in grow chambers
-Set-up and maintained plant experiments in the lab and in the field (greenhouses) with research partners
-Conducted literature reviews, designed statistically fit experiments, and wrote protocols for research objectives
Horticulture Systems Specialist March 2017 - December 2017
-Established meaningful connections with commercial-scale agricultural growers
-Provided key insight into plant-light interactions and solutions
-Designed lighting layouts via software simulation (Dialux) for optimal light uniformity and intensity
TreeHouse Inc., Austin, TX
Home Performance Consultant - Team Lead October 2014 - March 2017
-Led a team of energy consultants in solar panel installation projects and City of Austin rebate process
-Conducted energy audits for and built relationships with residential clients through on-site evaluations
-Educated homeowners on HVAC, solar, Tesla Powerwall, rainwater collection, insulation, roofing, and more
Agua Dulce Farm, Austin, TX
Agricultural Scientist Intern December 2013 - May 2014
-Developed, by experimentation, a successful buffering method for (5) 1900 gallon water systems
-Conducted standard farming procedures - env. measurements, seeding, transplanting, harvesting, IPM, etc.
-Established online database for recording water sampling data, observations, and weekly farm procedures
Texas Worm Ranch, Dallas, TX
Intern May 2013 - August 2013
-Designed and maintained an experiment evaluating worm reproduction patterns to inform business operations
-Researched and practiced vermiculture composting and small-scale organic farming
-Created an organized method to record weekly warehouse procedures and harvesting schedules
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
B.S. in Bioenvironmental Science (Dept. of Plant Pathology and Soil Microbiology) December 2013
Minor in Communications Major GPR: 4.00
Informal Education
Lighting in Vertical Farming & Greenhouses Course - Wageningen University & Research February 2018
Soils4Life Online Class - Wageningen University & Research April 2018
Mycology Bioremediation Workshop - MycoAlliance May 2018
Soil Advocate Training - Kiss the Ground September 2018
Soil Food Web Foundational Courses - Soil Food Web Inc. (Pending) 2020