Alexis Dickson
Mayville
Summary
Knowledgeable Research Specialist with background in research and history of contributing to high-impact projects. Proven record in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to support decision-making processes. Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and attention to detail in conducting comprehensive research.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Agronomic Research Specialist
Winfield United
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct maintenance to seasonal research plots
- Conducted numerous research trials on specific crops across 8 locations in the Red River Valley
- Data collection including soil, root and tissue samples, stand counts via drone, multispectral imagery, etc.
- Operates an aerial drone to collect data on crops from 40-250 ft as well as a DJI T-10 spraying drone to apply concentrated amounts of chemical to trials
- Builds prescription maps for spray drone using ArcPro programming
- Worked with specialized programs such as ArcPro, ArcGIS, & PRISM to collect, analyze and process research data
- Safety coordinator for ND team
HSE Site Representative
Bayer Research and Development
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Lead weekly/monthly meetings with Agronomic Research Specialist team regarding safety trainings
- Maintained records for OSHA, SPCC, DOT waste, Environmental audits, trainings, medical
- Utilized Microsoft programs to create monthly compliance trainings to keep team safe
- Obtained many certifications by continuing education within the Bayer network; TapRooT, DOT Waste, etc
Research Field Technician
Bayer Research and Development
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted managers and Agronomic Research Specialists with planting, fertilizing fields, note taking, and harvest
- Worked closely with small teams to accomplish a variety of duties like cleaning fertilizer tanks, spraying field plots, weeding broadleaves, and grasses in plots, setting up misting sites, staking fields, special projects, etc
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss duties and status of coworkers so that projects get done effectively and efficiently
Field Research Intern
Riverton Research
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Made calculations for chemicals used for treatments
- Collected soil and tissue samples for plot maintenance and data collection
- Types of data collection: plant heights, stand counts, leaf samples, coordinates of fields, soil samples, root samples, root pictures, nodule counts, & node counts
- Worked closely with small teams to obtain research notes on all types of crops
- Maintained a few special projects making sure that deadlines were met and necessary data was collected
- Assisted in planting many types of crops in different locations on different types of equipment
Education
Bachelor of Crop and Weed Sciences - Agronomy
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12.2022
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Time-management
- Problem-solving
- Independent work
- Computer software skills
- Data Collection
- Sampling techniques
- Qualitative Research
Certifications
Commercial ND Pesticide License with Reciprocity in MN
- Ground core
- Aerial
Small Unmanned Aircraft License for drones weighing less than 55 lbs
Class A CDL learners permit
Timeline
Agronomic Research Specialist
Winfield United
06.2023 - Current
HSE Site Representative
Bayer Research and Development
10.2022 - 05.2023
Research Field Technician
Bayer Research and Development
05.2022 - 10.2022
Field Research Intern
Riverton Research
04.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Crop and Weed Sciences - Agronomy
North Dakota State University