Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in the agribusiness industry through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving abilities. Meticulous research leader adept in data collection and analysis. Adept in conducting interviews, literature reviews and data synthesis and analysis. Skilled in creating efficient systems to organize and manage experimental data. Acknowledged for academic achievement in local food economics. Eager to apply 4 years of agricultural economic experience. Motivational instructor, team leader and research project manager. Adept at cultivating strong relationships with educators and students.
Skills
Research design
Study Coordination
Academic Research
Grant writing
Course materials development
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
Data collection and analysis
Education
Seneca High SchoolSeneca, SC, Expected in 06/2020 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Clemson University Clemson, SC, Expected in 05/2019 ā āBachelor of Science:Agribusiness - GPA:
Minored in Turfgrass and Business Administration.
Member of the Agribusiness Association.
Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Dean's List Fall 2018
Clemson University Clemson, SC, Expected in 12/2020 ā āMaster of Science:Applied Economics And Statistics - GPA:
Thesis: Economic Impacts of Local Food System Economics
Work History
University Of Utah - Graduate Research Assistant Farmington, UT, 01/2019 - Current
Worked on Local Food System Vitality Index (LFSVI) and other local system projects, studying the impacts of locally produced foods on regional communities.
Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel.
Prepared literature for reports, presentations or submission to peer-review journals.
Wrote and edited data collection forms and questionnaires.
Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
Schools Financial - Online Chat Representative San Diego, CA, 08/2017 - Current
Promised best prices for Super-Sod product customer services and maintained accuracy when determining quotes.
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment.
Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
Created and maintained detailed database to develop promotional sales.
Reduced process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocols.
Computed total costs and profit requirements for customer sales to provide accurate pricing.
Prioritized daily workflows, including all inbound calls, quotes and sales-related inquiries.
Applied mathematical skills to calculating amounts, negotiating prices and setting up contracts.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of all available products.
Determined needs, delivered solutions and overcame objections through consultative selling skills.
Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability.
Collected information on sales and service issues to provide effective resolutions.
Planned and conceived computer systems using information engineering, data modeling and structured analysis.
U.S. Forest Service - U.S. Youth Conservation Corps City, STATE, 05/2015 - 08/2015
Maintained public and private lands for optimal use and implemented fire safety prevention strategies to protect homes, businesses and individuals.
Assisted in turning natural resource areas into safe spaces for public use and monitored public adherence to established guidelines.
Supported fire prevention and suppression goals by building fire breaks and eliminating hazardous brush.
Accomplished conservation, supply and quality improvement goals with enhancements to watershed operations.
Compiled reliable wildlife data by developing and enforcing standardized monitoring, sampling and assessment strategies.
Worked on trail building, campground maintenance and renovation, noxious weed removal, wildlife monitoring, and soil and water restoration projects.
Accomplishments
Wrote Factors Influencing Consumers Familiarity with State Branded Programs: A Case Study for South Carolina article published in the Journal of Food Distribution Research.
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