Brian Wathen
La Plata,MD
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
COUNTY PROGRAM ANALYST
USDA-FARM SERVICE AGENCY
05.2024 - Current
- Provide detailed guidance to producers on acreage reporting, resolve inquiries, and ensure accurate and timely submissions
- Ensuring compliance with federal regulations and environmental standards for HEL and WC programs
- Utilize various web-based software applications, such as MIDAS and Excel to maintain producer data and process automated forms, ensuring efficient data management
- Maintain meticulous records and documentation for auditing and regulatory review, while supporting office operations by performing a range of administrative tasks to enhance overall efficiency and functionality.
LOAN OFFICER INTERN
COLONIAL FARM CREDIT
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked closely with branch team members to plan and execute customer events effectively
- Conducted visits to Association branches to gain familiarity with Colonial Farm Credit's agricultural regions and engage in farm visits
- Played an active role in marketing and public relations campaigns
- Assisted in 2 customer outreach events
- Traveled to AgFirst Bank in Columbia, SC to participate in a Farm Credit Intern Training
- Developed and delivered 2 presentations to team members at Colonial Farm Credit about intern events that had been attended and what had been learned
- Provided support to loan officers to comprehend the fundamental aspects of their roles.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INTERN
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues to support daily operations and collect data for research trials
- Assisted in 4 plant-based research trials
- Provided expertise to farmers regarding plant disease management through effective communication
- Assisted in coordinating activities for summer camps alongside 4-H personnel
- Pursued professional development opportunities aimed at enhancing career readiness competencies
- Assisted in the creation of a logo for a local 'Feeding the Hungry' event
- Assisted in a 'twilight tour' of a local farm, which had over 50 participants.
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Maintained consistent communication with management to coordinate daily activities, including receiving, inventory management, customer orders, showroom setup, and facility upkeep
- Skillfully handled merchandise unloading and stocking procedures, ensuring shelves and displays were meticulously organized for customer convenience
- Delivered exceptional customer service by assisting with orders, lifting heavy items, facilitating product access, and loading merchandise into vehicles with care and efficiency.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2024
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATIONS/GENERAL STUDIES -
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD05.2022
Extracurricular Activities
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS, 02/2024, 05/2024, Member, West Virginia University ALPHA GAMMA RHO, ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER, 03/2023, 05/2024, Member, West Virginia University MARYLAND FARM BUREAU, 07/2021, 07/2022, County Ambassador, Charles County Farm Bureau
Timeline
COUNTY PROGRAM ANALYST
USDA-FARM SERVICE AGENCY
05.2024 - Current
LOAN OFFICER INTERN
COLONIAL FARM CREDIT
05.2023 - 08.2023
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INTERN
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION
05.2022 - 08.2022
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE
04.2018 - 05.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
West Virginia University
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATIONS/GENERAL STUDIES -
College of Southern Maryland
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