Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Hi, I’m
Emmie L. Bishop
Kennett Square,PA
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
South Mill Champs
Director of Compost Quality
11.2023 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Implemented performance metrics for consistent evaluation and improvement.
- Worked with technical support to streamline data upload and organization in the app to improve visibility and understand batch specific performance
- Proposed innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Followed GMP best practices and enforced safety standards in operations.
Monterey Mushrooms
Compost Research Manager, Growing Manager II
08.2021 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Achieved departmental goals by hitting and maintaining record breaking Organic production at Morgan Hill Farm by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- National and international problem-solving using data driven compost management
- Expanding data literacy across Monterey Mushrooms 7 facilities through organizational development and data interpretation publications created through Oracle
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
Amycel & Spawnmate Research and Development
Research Scientist, III
02.2016 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Responsible for the design and implementation of a compost sampling program across 7 Monterey Mushroom farms (FL, TN, IL, TX, Mexico, CA -Royal Oaks, Morgan Hill)
- Manages the collection of analytical data through indirect reports at each facility
- Analyzes and interprets Near Infrared Spectroscopy results of farms' compost
- Provides management recommendations to support consistent compost for the production of Agaricus bisporus
- Recognizes abnormal test results and devised corrective actions to retain accurate and valid results.
- Leads a machine learning company (DataRobot) via a strategic expansion Capital Appropriations Request of $309,425 toward an actionable method to assess yield improvement opportunities using NIR data
- Generates data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
- Attends and presents at meetings and conferences to educate growers on analytical data
- Enhanced research efficiency by optimizing experimental designs and protocols.
- Identified a spawn reformulation to eliminate high bio-load that saved significant costs on lost product
- Developed novel research methodologies for improved data analysis and interpretation.
- Responsible for dilution plating used to quantify contamination of raw material and products
- Evaluated new technologies for potential integration into existing research processes, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Performed preliminary and exploratory data analysis for growth promotion studies of Agaricus bisporus into various feed substrates.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and pathology to help with diagnosis of disease issues.
Dew Fresh Inc.
Production Specialist & Grower
02.2014 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Improved evaluation methods for water management during production
- Designed productivity studies to improve harvesting management
- Delivered quality products with effective use of control procedures and good inspection skills.
- Enforced safe pesticide use in the workplace under PA pesticide applicator license
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking settings and operation, troubleshooting problems, and completing basic repairs.
- Oversaw the cleaning and maintenance of personal protective equipment
- Fabricated and assembled products based on customers' specifications.
- Improved training through the creation of training aids and presentations for a workforce (in Spanish)
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations concerning environmental impact, workplace safety standards, and product quality requirements.
- Set protocol for safe chlorine use in equipment soak tanks
- Used HACCP principles to prevent food safety and quality issues.
- Communicated plant disease diagnoses and disease management recommendations to growers
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Monitored crop health for signs of disease or pests and promptly reported issues.
- Implemented effective pruning strategies, leading to healthier plants with increased fruit set and yields.
AmFOG Farms
Consultant
06.2013 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Increased oyster mushroom yields 80% by adjusting temperature, humidity, airflow, CO2, and cleanliness of the growing environment
- Diagnosed production problems including the identification of molds
- Formulated oyster mushroom substrate
- Applied critical thinking through teamwork to experimental design
- Researched industry best practices to recommend innovative solutions tailored to client needs.
- Delivered actionable recommendations, enhancing operational processes based on comprehensive analysis of client challenges.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.
Kaolin Mushroom Farms (Southmill)
Research and Development Intern
05.2011 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Identified compost conditions supporting infestation by Trichoderma aggressivum
- Created fly monitoring experiments to identify attractants and repellents for better phorid fly control
- Designed and evaluated the success of proprietary experiments using statistical analysis (excel)
- Maintained a safe laboratory environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and guidelines during experiments.
- Expanded professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars related to specific fields of study or industry trends.
- Developed strong working relationships with industry partners, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing opportunities for future research endeavors.
Michigan State University
Plant Pathology Field Study Intern
05.2010 - 08.2010
Job overview
- Evaluated the application of Trichoderma spp strains for biological control of Armillaria ostoyae in tart cherry trees (Prunus cerasus) under field conditions in Michigan
- Performed soil sampling and for Trichoderma spp
- Maintained organized records of study results, enabling easy access to historical data for future projects.
- Designed field trial, potted and inoculated trees, modified PH of soil
- Evaluated tree growth promoting effect of Trichoderma spp. through girth and shoot length
Education
The Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA
Master of Science from Plant Pathology
08.2013
University Overview
- Conducted experimental compost formulations for the production of Agaricus bisporus
- Designed, established, collected and analyzed data for a viable alternative substrate for the growth of Agaricus bisporus using a common waste of the industry (spent mushroom substrate or SMS)
- Increased compost bulk density by 20% with new compost formulation allowing for greater fill weights
- Used 454 pyrosequencing to prove no difference in the final bioload of compost with or without SMS
- Identified locally available high lignocellulose raw materials that could be used as viable alternatives to straw-bedded horse manure
- Supervisor for 2 undergraduate students
- As student diagnostician, diagnosed diseases of trees, crops, and shrubs and reported locale of disease outbreaks using Plant Diagnostic Information System
- Identified unknown pathogens using MoBio DNA extraction kits
- Utilized real time PCR to detect pathogen prevalence in plant seed
- The James P. Roberts Award, Graduate Degree Candidate, PSU Dept Plant Pathology & Environmental Microbiology Scholarship Recipient 2012
- The Arthur and Rita Gaspari Memorial Scholarship, PSU Dept Plant Pathology 2011
- Extracurricular Activities: Plant Pathology Association VP 2012
- Thesis: REUSE OF SPENT MUSHROOM COMPOST FOR PRODUCTION OF AGARICUS BISPORUS
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science from Plant Pathology
05.2011
University Overview
- Worked in greenhouse and laboratory on research projects related to systemic acquired resistance in cucumber.
- Media and buffer prep, lipid extraction from plants, rotary evaporator to concentrate proteins, Bradford assay, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, microscopy, sterile technique, RNA extraction, thin layer chromatography (Dr. Raymond Hammerschmidt Laboratory, hammers1@msu.edu)
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity and innovation
- Operations management
- Organizational development
Posters And Abstracts
Posters And Abstracts
- Reuse of Spent Mushroom Compost for Agaricus bisporus Production, Warnstrom, E.L., Davis, D.D. and Royse, D.J., 2013, American Phytopathological Society- Mycological Society of America Meeting, The Pennsylvania State University, Austin, TX, Poster
- Reuse of Spent Mushroom Compost for Agaricus bisporus Production, Warnstrom, E.L., Davis, D.D. and Royse, D.J., 2013, 28TH Annual Graduate Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, Poster
- Reuse of Spent Mushroom Compost for Agaricus bisporus Production, Warnstrom, E.L. and Royse, D.J., 2012, 19th Annual Graduate and Undergraduate Research Expo, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, Poster
- Development of an in vitro bioassay to screen Prunus spp. for resistance to Armillaria ostoyae, Warnstrom, E.L., Outwater, C.A., J.L. Jacobs, and Hammerschmidt, Raymond, 2011, University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF), The Michigan State University College of Agriculture, East Lansing, MI, Poster
Publications
Publications
- Using NIRS to Optimize Compost Quality & Mushroom Yield, Bishop, E, Robles, C. and Lodder, S., 08/01/18, Mushroom News
- Effects of Spent Mushroom Compost (SMC) as an Ingredient in Phase I Compost on Production of Agaricus bisporus, Bishop, E.L., Pecchia, J.A., Wilkinson, V., Albert, I. and Royse, D.J., 2015, Compost Science & Utilization, 24, 4, 246-258
Presentations
Presentations
- Using Water and Time to Drive Composting, 2021, 62nd Annual Mushroom Short Course, Monterey Mushrooms, Mendenhall, PA, Industry seminar
- NIRS Technology in Practice, 2018, 60th Annual Mushroom Short Course, Amycel & Spawnmate, State College, PA, Industry seminar
- Reuse of Spent Mushroom Compost for Agaricus bisporus Production, 2013, 55th Annual Mushroom Short Course, The Pennsylvania State University, Kennett Square, PA, Industry seminar
- Short Phase I composting to Optimize Raw Materials, 2012, 54th Annual Mushroom Short Course, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, Industry seminar
- Short Phase I Composting to Optimize Raw Materials, 2012, The Pennsylvania State University Department of Plant Pathology, University Park, PA, First Year Seminar
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
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Timeline
Director of Compost Quality
South Mill Champs
11.2023 - 02.2025
Compost Research Manager, Growing Manager II
Monterey Mushrooms
08.2021 - 10.2023
Research Scientist, III
Amycel & Spawnmate Research and Development
02.2016 - 01.2021
Production Specialist & Grower
Dew Fresh Inc.
02.2014 - 02.2016
Consultant
AmFOG Farms
06.2013 - 12.2013
Research and Development Intern
Kaolin Mushroom Farms (Southmill)
05.2011 - 08.2011
Plant Pathology Field Study Intern
Michigan State University
05.2010 - 08.2010
The Pennsylvania State University
Master of Science from Plant Pathology
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science from Plant Pathology
Certification
- Pennsylvania Driver's License
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