Eric L. Copeland
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Senior Agriculture student with a minor in Plant and Soil Science, offering a robust foundation in sustainable agricultural practices and crop management. Proven ability to apply academic knowledge and hands-on experience in dynamic environments, aiming to drive success within the agriculture or horticulture industry. Strong work ethic complements a commitment to fostering innovative solutions for organizational growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern – Horticulture Assistant
Prairie View A&M University Farm
Prairie View, Texas
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining and cultivating plants in greenhouse and outdoor gardens
- Supported plant propagation activities including seedling care, transplanting, and pruning
- Monitored plant health, identifying pests and diseases and applying appropriate control methods
- Helped prepare and manage irrigation systems for optimal plant growth
- Worked with a team to design landscaping projects for local clients
Farm Laborer- Agriculture Operations
Prairie View Farms
Prairie View, TX
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops on a large-scale farm.
- Operated agricultural equipment, including tractors, plows, and harvesters, under supervision.
- Monitored irrigation systems and applied fertilizers as needed to ensure optimal crop growth.
- Worked with farm management to track crop yields, manage production schedules, and reduce losses.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure they were in working condition.
Intern – Agricultural Research Assistant
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Department of Plant and Soil Science – [Prairie View, Texas]
- Conducted research on soil health and its effect on crop productivity
- Collected and analyzed soil samples, applying proper testing techniques
- Assisted in designing and setting up field trials for crop growth and disease resistance
- Worked with faculty on experiments involving different irrigation systems and soil amendments
- Contributed to the preparation of research reports and presented findings to faculty
- Department of Plant and Soil Science – [Prairie View, Texas]
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture w/ a concentration in plant & soil science
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05-2025
Skills
- Soil testing
- Agricultural research
- Customer relations
- Greenhouse operations
- Horticulture practices
- Decision-making capacity
- Creativity and innovation
- Task prioritization
Certification
- Microsoft Office, 03/17
Coursework
- Agricultural Prices
- Agricultural Engineering
- Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics
- Crop Science
- Land Grant Systems & Food Security
- Disease & Sanitation
- Food Distribution Systems
- Land & Resource Economics
- Agricultural Financial Analysis
- Agri-Business Management
- Agricultural Policy
- Marketing Agricultural Products
- Animal Production and Marketing
- Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
Activities
- INFEWS Scholar Program (Rising Technologies and Predictive Analytics for a Sustainable Water-Energy-Food Nexus), 06/22
- Most Valuable Participant @ Kroger/TMCF Zero Hunger Zero Waste Innovation Challenge, 10/22
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern – Horticulture Assistant
Prairie View A&M University Farm
06.2023 - Current
Farm Laborer- Agriculture Operations
Prairie View Farms
10.2021 - Current
Intern – Agricultural Research Assistant
Prairie View A&M University
10.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture w/ a concentration in plant & soil science
Prairie View A&M University