Davis Holland
Fresno
Summary
Skilled agricultural professional with demonstrated operations, team and financial management abilities. Coordinate efficient activities at all levels to support business profits and maintain sustainable operations. Employee-focused and performance-oriented with good training and mentoring abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Associate
Victory Crop Consultants
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted field trials to evaluate crop performance and agronomic practices.
- Validated incoming data for accuracy and integrity, independently identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
- Documented research procedures and organized records in databases to ensure easy access and compliance.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Designed and executed experiments in collaboration with research teams to advance project objectives.
Research Technician
Helena Agri Enterprises
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with researchers to create innovative methods for pest control, enhancing agricultural practices
- Researched effectiveness of pesticide treatments on common crop pests to inform pest control strategies
- Maintained detailed records of field tests and experiments to support data analysis and reporting
- Developed and implemented safety procedures for handling and applying pesticides
Farm Manager- Stone Fruit
HMC Farms
06.2016 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented cost-effective farming strategies to enhance resource allocation and optimize yield
- Planned, organized, and directed daily farm operations to ensure smooth workflow and staff coordination
- Applied strong organizational and problem-solving skills to streamline farm operations and address challenges
- Experienced in providing direction and leadership to employees, including hiring, training, and scheduling
- Knowledgeable in crop management, soil fertility, and disease control
- Highly knowledgeable in local and federal agricultural regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with staff, suppliers, and customers
Education
Associate of Science - Plant And Soil Science
Reedley College
Reedley, CA12.2023
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Skills
- Crop management
- Pest control
- Irrigation management
- Environmental compliance
- Food safety regulations
- Overseeing employees
- Pesticide application
- Agricultural regulations
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Experiment design
Certification
- Qualified Applicator License (QAL) - California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
References
Tim Randall- teacher and football coach- 559-960-5416
John Gorter- Retired Pest Control Advisor- 559-908-9864
Trent Olson- Pest Control Advisor- 559-859-5052
Timeline
Research Associate
Victory Crop Consultants
04.2024 - Current
Research Technician
Helena Agri Enterprises
02.2023 - 03.2024
Farm Manager- Stone Fruit
HMC Farms
06.2016 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Plant And Soil Science
Reedley College