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GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Summary

Dedicated professional with excellent technical, analytical and communication skills demonstrated in ten years of experience in the agricultural sector, specifically in the Research and Development division with an extensive knowledge of Biological control and identification of insect in the field of Entomology

Highlights

Background in biological control using member from the Coleopteran family of insect

Area wide Surveys and data collection for research


Team player

Expert in data analysis

Data presentation

Experimental design/implementation

Accomplishments

Successfully determine the biology, reproduction and the effect of chemicals on the Thalassa montezumae, a predatory beetle of the new invasive scale insect Phalacrococcus howertoni in South Florida.

Integrated Pest Management Workshop Identification of Scales Mealybugs and Natural enemies.

Identification of Mites of economic importance to the Caribbean and their Natural enemies

Training Seminar on Management of Protected Cultivation Insect.

Identification of Nematodes for Professional Consultants

Green house training course.

Experience
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITYTallahassee, FLGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT01/2013 to 12/2015
  • Assist with various research project in the Center of Biological control lab.
  • Developing a potential biological control for Croton Scales (Phalacrococcus howertoni).
  • Maintain culture of Croton scales and Thalassa montezumae under green house and laboratory conditions,
Ministry of Agriculture & FisheriesSt.Catherine, JamaicaPLANT PROTECTION OFFICER - Entomology10/2011 to 12/2012
  • Rear Parasitoids wasp ( Anagyrus kamali) and release in areas affected by the Pink Hibiscus Mealy bug (Maconellicoccus hirsutus) with 95% success rate and determined parasitism levels at each site.
  • Record and analyze data
  • Maintain cultures of Pink Hibiscus Mealybug and Anangyrus kamali at rearing facility.
  • Develop solutions for pest problems in yam (Dioscorea spp.) in Jamaica Establish and conduct field evaluations with treatments against yam nematodes.
  • Develop Citrus Greening Management Programme in Jamaica in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization and Government of Jamaica Components.
  • Assist in the Island wide survey for incidence of citrus greening and parasitism levels of Tamarixia radiate .
  • Assist the monitoring programme for the Area-wide Integrated Management Systems (AIMS) for Citrus greening in citrus orchards.
  • Developed management program for the Beet Army Worm(Spodoptera exigua) and monitoring of farms in affected parishes.
  • Establish & maintain Beet Army Worm culture in the laboratory.
  • Conduct insecticide efficacy trial.
  • Implement Integrated Pest Management of major pests of crops under Protective Cultivation in Jamaica
  • Data generated on temperature, humidity and pest status in greenhouse crop.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIESSt.Catherine, JamaicaFIELD AND LAB RESEARCH ASSISTANT12/2002 to 10/2011
  • Received diagnostic samples from extension officers and farmers.
  • Prepared samples for diagnostics.
  • Identification of insect specimen in the plant clinic
  • Reared and preserved specimens as necessary.
  • Established experimental plots.
  • Visited field for prescribed observations and data collection as was set out in proposals.
  • Monitored on and off station experimental plots for infestations.
  • Maintained inventory list, materials and lab space.
  • Worked on all research projects in the unit.
  • Assisted in Crop and Plant Protection Unit
  • Integrated Pest Management Systems developing on several crops threshold base pesticides.
  • Population dynamic study on Red Palm Mites and Broad Mites.
Education
Master of Science:Entomology - Qualifying2015Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
Bachelor of Science:Environmental Science2011Knox Community College, Clarendon, Jamaica
Associate of Science:General Agriculture2006College of Agriculture Science & Education, Portland, Jamaica
Affiliations

Entomological Society of America (ESA)

Florida Entomological Society

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University ESA debate team

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS)

Awards & Publications

Reuben Capelouto Foundation and William L.Peters Memorial scholarship awardee 2013-2014


2014. Monsanto 1890 Student Leadership Event participant ,St.Louis Missouri


2014. Mentoring at Purdue Summer Scholarship Program participant, West Lafayette, Indiana.

2014. ESA(Entomological Society of America). Annual Meeting. Portland, Oregon. Developing a Biological Control Measure for the Management of an Invasive Scale Insect, Phalacrococcus howertoni (Hemiptera,Coccidae) in South Florida "Published Abstract.


2014. ESA (Entomological Society of America). Annual Meeting. Portland, Oregon. “What is the single best tool to reduce malaria cases throughout the world? “Published Article

Skills

Data collection, Maintain inventory, Statistical Analysis, Prepare samples

Microsoft office, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
  • Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
  • MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES

School Attended

  • Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
  • Knox Community College
  • College of Agriculture Science & Education

Job Titles Held:

  • GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
  • PLANT PROTECTION OFFICER - Entomology
  • FIELD AND LAB RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Entomology - Qualifying 2015
    Bachelor of Science : Environmental Science 2011
    Associate of Science : General Agriculture 2006

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