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Edwin Coleman

Stillwater,OK

Summary

Dedicated graduate student in Agricultural Economics with a strong passion for advancing sustainability and profitability within the agricultural industry. Specialized in Natural Resource Sustainability, Agricultural Marketing, and Agribusiness Management, my extensive research experience and practical skills in statistical programming (STATA, SAS, GAMS, GEODA, ARCGIS, R-Studio) uniquely position me to contribute valuable insights. Committed to achieving corporate visions, I bring a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to drive impactful research outcomes for the benefit of agricultural stakeholders.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

Oklahoma State University
01.2021 - Current
  • Published Research: Authored and published a paper titled "Oklahoma Agriculture’s Role in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions" in collaboration with B. Norwood. Available through the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
  • Developed comprehensive reports, effectively communicating complex research findings to diverse audiences.
  • Research Papers Under Review: Currently have two research papers under review in reputable journals, demonstrating ongoing contributions to the academic community.
  • Advanced Research Skills: Enhanced research skills throughout the position, specializing in large data management and proficient use of software tools including R-programming, GAMS, Stata, ArcGIS, and GEODA. Analyzed complex data sets, ensuring accuracy and deriving meaningful results.
  • Literature Reviews: Conducted comprehensive literature reviews as an integral part of the research process, identifying gaps in knowledge within the research topic.
  • Conference Presentations: Presented research findings at three national conferences, contributing to the department's academic excellence and actively seeking feedback for continuous improvement.

Facilitator

KNUST And Eni Ghana (OKUAFO PA )
11.2019 - 11.2020

Agribusiness Youth Training Project : Guided participants in developing comprehensive business plans and imparted knowledge on the intricacies of establishing agricultural firms.

Undergraduate Research and Teaching Assistant

Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology, KNUST
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Published Research: Authored two papers on profitability and marketing outlet choices for tomato and cowpea producers in Ghana, contributing valuable insights to the field of agricultural marketing and agribusiness.
  • Data Collection Expertise:
    Appointed to a data collection team for two major projects funded by the World Food Programme in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, and Extension at KNUST. Conducted the "Farmer Livelihood and Agricultural Production Baseline Survey." Participated in the "Evaluation of an Asset Creation Programme in the three northern regions in Ghana."
  • Teaching and Facilitation: Served as a facilitator for training students on data collection procedures and analyses using SPSS, showcasing strong teaching and communication skills.

Internship

Ghana Cocobod, Cocoa Health And Extension Division
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Supported the documentation and reporting of cocoa fertilizers/agrochemicals distributed across cocoa-producing regions in Ghana.

Internship

Ghana Export Promotion Authority
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Gained exposure to a variety of activities within the Product Development Division.
  • Assisted in diverse administrative tasks, contributing to the efficient operation of the division

Education

Ph.D. - Agricultural Economics, Minor : Statistics

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
08.2025

Master of Science - Agricultural Economics

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
05.2018

Skills

  • Machine learning
  • Software experience (SAS, R-Programming, ARCGIS,
    STATA, GEODA, GAMS, SPSS)
  • Academic and technical writing
  • Scientific paper experience
  • Advanced quantitative research and analysis

Honors

  • Williams Endowed Distinguished Graduate Fellowship, Oklahoma State University (2021 - 2024)
  • Mapp Fellowship, Oklahoma State University (2023 - 2024)

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

Oklahoma State University
01.2021 - Current

Facilitator

KNUST And Eni Ghana (OKUAFO PA )
11.2019 - 11.2020

Undergraduate Research and Teaching Assistant

Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology, KNUST
08.2018 - 08.2019

Internship

Ghana Cocobod, Cocoa Health And Extension Division
06.2017 - 08.2017

Internship

Ghana Export Promotion Authority
06.2016 - 08.2016

Ph.D. - Agricultural Economics, Minor : Statistics

Oklahoma State University

Master of Science - Agricultural Economics

Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Edwin Coleman