Caleb Stephenson
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Observant Undergraduate Research Assistant with commitment to hard work and knowledge regarding Horticulture Science. Responsible participant in research activities promoting small fruit production and micropropagation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Small Fruits Production Lab NCSU
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted faculty members with research assignments on viticulture and strawberry production projects.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Compiled data into reports and disseminated to supervisor for review.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Collected research data through experimentation.
- Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
Greenhouse Worker
NCSU Department Of Horticulture
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens.
- Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees, and grass.
- Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
- Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.
- Assembled and maintained greenhouses and other structures to assist with business operations.
- Used effective weed control methods, promoting plant growth.
- Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Diagnosed and treated pest and disease problems in plants, shrubs and trees.
Greenhouse Technician
PhyllaTech
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees, and grass.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
- Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.
- Harvested fruits and vegetables and prepared for sale or shipping.
- Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
- Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
- Used effective weed control methods, promoting plant growth.
- Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
- Assembled and maintained greenhouses and other structures to assist with business operations.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Diagnosed and treated pest and disease problems in plants, shrubs and trees.
- Mulched and composted soil to appropriately vary soil conditions depending on specific plant needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticultural Science
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2024
Horticulture Technology - Horticulture
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC05.2021
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Data Collections
- Research and Analysis
- Time Management
- Lab Operations
- Research Design
- Research and Data Management
- Managing Laboratory Supplies
- Field Research
- Running Experiments
- Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Small Fruits Production Lab NCSU
02.2022 - Current
Greenhouse Worker
NCSU Department Of Horticulture
12.2021 - 08.2023
Greenhouse Technician
PhyllaTech
01.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Horticultural Science
North Carolina State University
Horticulture Technology - Horticulture
Pitt Community College
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