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Gregorio Casillas

Fresno,CA

Summary

Highly motivated senior at Fresno State University majoring in Plant Science, seeking a challenging position as an Agronomist. Committed to applying my academic knowledge, coupled with my passion for plants and agriculture, and my field experience, to make a significant contribution in the field. With a solid background in retail and a growing understanding of all aspects of the agriculture industry, I aim to acquire my dream position of being an agronomist.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Study

Fresno State
Fresno
01.2024 - Current
  • Independent study class where I manage all aspects of field management for two lettuce fields.
  • Irrigation set up, transplanting, pest control, Fertilization, irrigation, general maintenance.
  • Tracking all irrigation and fertilization events in order to compile a report.

Business Development Intern

Vintel
Walnut Creek, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Vintel is a decision making software for vineyard management.
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans to increase sales.
  • Researched potential new clients and markets for the organization's products and services.
  • Met with local business and community organizations to develop leads and generate business.
  • Provided recommendations to advance the software based on my agronomical background.
  • Worked alongside vineyard managers, managing their vineyards with assistance from the software.
  • Attended trade shows and conferences in order to generate sales.

Brand Representative

Hollister co.
Fresno
11.2022 - Current
  • Working on the sales floor
  • Work in the back stock room as well
  • Part-time job meanwhile I search for an industry job.

Sales Associate

Lowes - Inside Garden
Santa Maria
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked on the sales floor in the inside lawn and garden as well as the outside lawn and garden area
  • Helped customers by recommending and informing them of benefits of certain products that pertained to the health of their plants
  • Helped prepare large orders from the back room from time to time.

Student Maintenance Worker

Fresno State Student Housing
Fresno
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • General dorm maintenance
  • Minor plumbing, fixing and replacing broken equipment, etc
  • On call 24/7 for a 7-day work week every other week.

Student Farm Worker

Allan Hancock Community College - Agricultural Department
Santa Maria
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintained small gardens with vegetables and fruits
  • Maintained weeds
  • Cultivated and harvested a number of vegetables and fruits, including berries and brassica crops
  • Created an individual project where I worked alongside the dean of the agricultural department to implement a 'resting area' for monarch butterflies as they make their yearly migration
  • This consisted of planting a number of native plants as well as setting up the irrigation system for them
  • Assisted with small duties on the school vineyard with task such as harvesting.

Tire Technician/Sales Associate

America's Tire
San Luis Obispo
04.2018 - 09.2020
  • Began as a tire technician installing tires and conducting routine tire inspections
  • Worked my way up into the sales department and selling/recommending tires based off expert knowledge.

Education

Bachelors in plant science -

California State University, Fresno
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05-2024

Associates in Agricultural Sciences -

Allan Hancock community college
05.2021

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Computer proficiency (Word, excel, etc)
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Communications
  • Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Data Tracking
  • Project Coordination
  • Organizational Skills

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Affiliations

  • Involved in leadership clubs throughout my academic career.

Languages

Spanish
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Timeline

Independent Study

Fresno State
01.2024 - Current

Business Development Intern

Vintel
10.2023 - Current

Brand Representative

Hollister co.
11.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

Lowes - Inside Garden
06.2022 - 08.2022

Student Maintenance Worker

Fresno State Student Housing
09.2021 - 05.2022

Student Farm Worker

Allan Hancock Community College - Agricultural Department
01.2021 - 08.2021

Tire Technician/Sales Associate

America's Tire
04.2018 - 09.2020

Bachelors in plant science -

California State University, Fresno

Associates in Agricultural Sciences -

Allan Hancock community college
Gregorio Casillas