Emely Soto
Stockton,CA
Summary
Motivated professional offering over 5 years in Agricultural experience. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Technician
USDA Farm Service Agency
Stockton, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided technical support to program staff and participants.
- Assisted with coordinating programs, including scheduling meetings and maintaining records.
- Conducted research on various topics related to the program.
- Organized and maintained digital files and databases of information related to programs.
- Attended training sessions to stay up-to-date on program policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of program statistics, outcomes, budgets and expenditures.
- Performed data entry of confidential information into databases accurately and timely.
- Assisted in the preparation of USDA documents and forms.
- Assisted in developing strategies for protection, conservation, and management of natural resources.
- Prepared maps illustrating existing vegetation types and land cover conditions.
- Collaborated with other agencies or organizations involved in managing public lands.
Tomato Processing Breeding Technician Intern
BASF
Acampo, CA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported technical team through flexible and active engagement in various hands-on activities.
- Assisted crew with setting up technical equipment and operational framework.
- Collected laboratory samples for analysis, utilizing proper storage and disposal protocols.
- Recorded data pertaining to experimentation and research,
- Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to write reports and summaries of findings.
- Met with key personnel and communicated project status, results and findings.
- Cleaned and manipulated raw data.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Selected random samples of food products to identify grade by assessing qualities such as size, weight and color.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
Harvest Lab Technician
Trinchero Family Estates
Lodi, CA
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Collected wine samples from tanks and juice samples from grape trucks
- Perform pH, TA, brix, and nutritional analyses on grape and juice samples
- Responsible for analysis on bottling tanks, bottled wine, and wines in storage
- Generate analytical results accurately and efficiently
- Perform wine analyses using equipment such as gas chromatography, turbidimeter, spectrophotometer, enzymatic analyzer
- Chemical preparation (acids, bases, buffers, reference standards)
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
- Identified and fixed issues with lab equipment to achieve more accurate lab results.
- Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.
- Analyzed experimental results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.
- Designed and directed experiments using multiple wet lab molecular techniques.
- Used scientific method to assist colleagues and supervisors with experiments.
- Compiled field observations and converted into data to prepare for experiments and tests.
Plant Breeder Technician.
Gowan Cotton Company.
Huron, CA
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Assist with breeding projects by overseeing planting, pollination, harvest and seed conditioning.
- Collected, tested and submitted samples according to quality control standards.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Oversaw planting, harvesting, grading and storage of seeds.
- Help with the cotton cleaning process.
- Administered breeding projects by overseeing planting, pollination, harvest and seed conditioning.
- Planned and carried out crossing blocks to develop new hybrids with increased nutrition and production.
- Collected laboratory samples for analysis, utilizing proper storage and disposal protocols.
- Determined germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
- Constructed data summaries to display research results and findings.
- Secured breeder seed of parent lines with maximum genetic trueness and quality and documented descriptions of parental lines and hybrids.
Product Development
Gowan Seed
Stockton, CA
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Facilitated quality assurance and product assessments to promote high-quality productions.
- Developed branding strategies and specific products for clients, improving customer satisfaction.
- Helped plant different tests of crops to consistently bring in high yields and quality products.
- Harvested and inspected crops by hand for quality purposes.
- Developed and implemented strategic, social media marketing plan.
- Utilized platforms such as Instagram and facebook platforms on regular basis.
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
- Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained.
Spanish Translator
Osborne Seeds/Gowan Seed
Stockton, CA
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Reviewed and translated documents, forms and technical materials in both English and Spanish.
- Delivered translation and customer service to Ag workers.
- Aligned all visual design and brand messaging elements to deliver consistency across digital advertising and marketing platforms.
- Resolved customer inquiries, questions and concerns to consistently offer quality service and meet performance benchmarks.
- Upheld quality control policies and procedures to increase customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Agriculture
California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA01-2026
Associate of Science - Mathematics- Science
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA12.2023
Associate of Science - Plant Science.
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05-2024
Franklin High School
Stockton, CA05.2017
Skills
- Editing skills
- Document evaluations
- Cultural understanding
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Excellent organization skills
- Agricultural experience
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office
- Office/Shipping skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Filing and Data Archiving
- Safety Protocols
- Specimen Preparation
- Equipment Calibration
- Analytical Thinking
- Diagnostic Tests
- Laboratory Terminology
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Report and Technical Writing
- Laboratory Safety Procedures
- Issue Troubleshooting
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Oversight
- Compiling Information
- Sample Logging
- Harvesting and Transplanting
- Greenhouse Management
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Program Technician
USDA Farm Service Agency
01.2024 - Current
Tomato Processing Breeding Technician Intern
BASF
09.2023 - 01.2024
Harvest Lab Technician
Trinchero Family Estates
07.2022 - 09.2023
Plant Breeder Technician.
Gowan Cotton Company.
04.2019 - 07.2022
Spanish Translator
Osborne Seeds/Gowan Seed
01.2019 - 10.2021
Product Development
Gowan Seed
09.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Agriculture
California State University - Stanislaus
Associate of Science - Mathematics- Science
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate of Science - Plant Science.
San Joaquin Delta College
Franklin High School
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