Andrea Badillo Rodriguez
APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ)
Aguadilla,PR
4
years of professional experience
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Work History
Plant Protection and Quarantine Aid
1 Year 10 Months- Perform feeder operations, X-ray monitoring, and physical baggage inspections while applying risk-based screening procedures to identify potential agricultural threats and determine when additional inspection is warranted.
- Utilize X-ray imaging systems and visual inspection techniques to identify regulated commodities, assess potential pest-risk pathways, and make timely inspection determinations.
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills when dealing with people to ensure courteous and tactful interactions with travelers, private-aircraft personnel, agricultural stakeholders, and members of the public during inspection and enforcement-related activities.
- Conduct Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) activities involving passenger baggage, regulated agricultural commodities, fruits, vegetables, plant materials, and other products that may present a pest or disease risk.
- Explain federal agricultural requirements clearly and professionally, respond to questions and concerns.
Waitress
1 Year 2 Months- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Oversaw inventory management, reducing waste and ensuring quality supplies.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
Ornamental Plant Technician
1 Year 9 Months- Conducted plant health inspections and monitoring to identify pests, diseases, and plant-health concerns and support early detection and prevention.
- Evaluated plant health conditions and assisted with pest and disease management activities using established procedures.
- Performed plant propagation and transplantation while following procedures designed to minimize plant stress and reduce pest and pathogen spread.
Employee
1 Year- Conducted plant health inspections and monitoring to identify pests, diseases, and plant-health concerns and support early detection and prevention.
- Evaluated plant health conditions and assisted with pest and disease management activities using established procedures.
- Performed plant propagation and transplantation while following procedures designed to minimize plant stress and reduce pest and pathogen spread.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science in Agricultural and Environmental Systems
Skills
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Timeline
Plant Protection and Quarantine Aid
APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ)
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Waitress
Kau Kau Restaurant
10.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Ornamental Plant Technician
Finca Alzamora
08.2022 - 05.2024Read More
Employee
Plantas Y Algo Más
06.2022 - 06.2023Read More
University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus
Bachelor of Science from Agricultural Science in Agricultural and Environmental Systems
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