Brenda Benedict
Fargo
Summary
Dedicated Graduate Assistant skilled in research and academic publication standards illustrated over successful academic career. Hardworking with voracious appetite for knowledge.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct field and plot-based crop research involving residue management and planting systems.
- Assist with soil sampling, moisture measurements, greenhouse gas sampling, and equipment setup.
- Follow standardized protocols for data collection and maintenance of research plots.
- Work independently and collaboratively in outdoor and seasonal conditions.
Community Work Experience Leader
Costa Rica
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with local, non-profit community association that manages water supply and sanitation services in rural or semi-rural areas.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
- Analyzed operational processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
Production Manager
EXOTIC Chocolate
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Supported daily production operations, quality control, and workflow organization.
- Assisted with equipment use, sanitation, and inventory tracking.
- Worked as part of a small team to meet production goals and timelines.
Research Intern
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted research on forage and cover crops.
- Analyzed biomass chemical composition using NIR instrumentation.
- Managed and organized cover crop seeding and field data.
- Supported data collection, analysis, and experimentation.
Student Work Experience
EARTH University
Costa Rica
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Participated in academic farm, forest nursery, organic integrated farm, livestock, and community projects.
- Supported small-scale farmers through field activities and demonstrations.
- Contributed to waste management solutions reducing environmental impact.
Education
M.S. - Natural Resource Sciences (Soil Science)
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences (Agricultural Engineering)
EARTH University
Costa Rica12-2023
Skills
- Crop and soil sampling
- Fieldwork experience
- Data recording and organization
- Team-based agricultural work
- Presentation skills
- Data coding and analysis
- Academic presentations
- Academic research
- Greenhouse & field operations
- Basic equipment handling
- Fluent in English, Spanish and Swahili
- Academic writing
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Swahili (Fluent)
Spanish (fluent)
PRESENTATIONS & SCIENTIFIC ENGAGEMENT
- Member of ASSA,CSSA AND SSSA -2024- present
- Tri-Societies Conferences, 2024 & 2025 (Applied Soybean Category)
- NDSU Soybean Symposium Poster Presentation 2024&2025
- Soil Water Workshop – North Dakota State University -2025
- Field Presenter, Grand Farm Field Day, 2025
Timeline
Community Work Experience Leader
01.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
North Dakota State University
01.2023 - Current
Research Intern
North Dakota State University
09.2022 - 12.2022
Production Manager
EXOTIC Chocolate
01.2021 - 01.2023
Student Work Experience
EARTH University
01.2020 - 12.2021
M.S. - Natural Resource Sciences (Soil Science)
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences (Agricultural Engineering)
EARTH University