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Celeste A. Gilbert
Davis,CA
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Summary
Agricultural Product Manager and Research Lead with over a decade of experience driving innovative partnerships and expanding product offerings. Successfully launched multiple products that significantly increased revenue, while leading a non-profit organization through a strategic turnaround, achieving a 150% revenue increase.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
Davis, California
2020 - Current
- Managed daily schedules for children, ensuring timely activities and routines.
- Organized educational and recreational activities to promote child development.
- Communicated effectively with teachers regarding children's progress and needs.
Office Manager
F Solution Drywall INC.
01.2019 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of construction company with 8 employees, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Managed human resources functions, including payroll processing and benefits administration, to support employee satisfaction.
- Managed accounts receivable and payables.
- Maintained accurate financial records through systematic bookkeeping practices, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Create detailed accurate estimates of projects including labor and supplies.
Board Member
Association of Applied IPM Ecologists.
Fresno, California
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Facilitated discussions on long-term strategic goals aligning with the organization's mission.
- Supported fundraising efforts through networking and building relationships with potential donors.
- Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
President
Association of Applied IPM Ecologists (AAIE)
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Transformed negative bottom line to positive with 150% revenue growth, enhancing financial health of organization.
- Drove revenue growth through membership drives, roundtable meetings, and annual conference, expanding engagement and support.
- Collaborated with board members to develop strategic initiatives for community engagement.
- Led board for non-profit association through transition following departure of organization's director, ensuring stability and continued operations.
- Quarterly reported to members on matters pertaining to the association.
Regional Field Development Representative
UPL NA. Inc. formerly United Phosphorus Inc. (UPI)
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented field trials testing protocols across California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
- Served as lead point of contact during duration of trial with private and university researchers.
- Collaborated with Sales Team to enhance client relations, identify regional product needs, and deliver tailored data and reporting.
- Cultivated and sustained relationships with key university and contract researchers to facilitate researcher trial placements.
- Spearhead client support and product development for manufacturer of agrochemicals, industrial chemicals, and crop protection solutions.
- Attended UC Davis Weed School, an intensive two and half day course focused on the modes and actions of herbicides within plants.
- Worked with manufacturer of agrochemicals and crop protection solutions to create innovative products addressing market needs.
Regional Product Development Manager
Stoller Enterprises, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Led product development and testing for crop health product world leader; developed protocols and field trials focused on PGR and fertility products in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
- Spearheaded projects identifying applications for Stoller products in previously unexplored crops, enhancing product reach.
- Facilitated product registration with California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), achieving successful registration of multiple products and broadening customer offerings.
- Advanced crop health solutions at a leading product development organization, driving innovation in product offerings.
Product Development Coordinator, Data Manager, and Specialist
Marrone Bio Innovations
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Oversaw product development for biological pest management and crop health product producer.
- Developed centralized database for product development and efficacy trials.
- Created forecasts for product sample needs, and crafted protocols and field trials for bio-pesticides in California, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
- Partnered with various labs to run phytotoxicity screenings and formulation testing.
- Oversaw early screenings of pipeline products in greenhouses, recorded and analyzed all data, and presented key benefits and uses of products to industry leaders and potential clients.
- Spearheaded project to test client’s sunscald protection product on plant tissues and fruit.
- Led corrective actions related to product issues in the field by meeting directly with growers, sales and laboratory scientists. We were able to accurately pinpoint issues and communicate solutions to growers, therefore maintaining trust in company.
- Producer of biological pest management and crop health products.
Education
Graduate Level Course Work - Plant Pathology and Weed Science
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA01-2009
MS - Horticultural Science, Minor in Plant Pathology
University of Florida
01-2006
BS - Plant Science, Minor in Plant Pathology
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY01-2003
Skills
- Product Development
- Research Management
- Field Trial Development and Oversight
- Industry Partnerships
- Crop Production
- Business Development
- Sales Team Partnership
- Team Leadership
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Greenhouse Management
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- Adobe
- ARM
- QuickBook
Certification
Licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA)
Professional Memberships
- Association of Applied IPM Ecologists (AAIE), Past Board Member, 2017 Meeting Chair, 2018 Member of the Year, 2021-2023, President
- Entomology Society of America (ESA), Past Member
- Western Weed Society of America (WWSA), Past Member
- Western Plant Detector Network (WPPN), Member
Timeline
Board Member
Association of Applied IPM Ecologists.
12.2023 - 02.2025
President
Association of Applied IPM Ecologists (AAIE)
01.2021 - 01.2023
Office Manager
F Solution Drywall INC.
01.2019 - Current
Regional Field Development Representative
UPL NA. Inc. formerly United Phosphorus Inc. (UPI)
01.2015 - 07.2019
Regional Product Development Manager
Stoller Enterprises, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2015
Product Development Coordinator, Data Manager, and Specialist
Marrone Bio Innovations
01.2009 - 01.2013
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
2020 - Current
Graduate Level Course Work - Plant Pathology and Weed Science
University of California, Davis
MS - Horticultural Science, Minor in Plant Pathology
University of Florida
BS - Plant Science, Minor in Plant Pathology
Cornell University