James L O'Briant IV
Roxboro ,NC
Summary
Although my resume does not reflect it, I have been involved with woodworking for most of my life. My father was a General Contractor and has specialized in interior trim work and custom cabinetry for the past forty years. I worked with my father until I went to college and upon graduating worked with him in the off-season around beekeeping and farming. I am self motivated and enjoy trying to be the best at everything that I do. I would like the opportunity to work with you and your team. Thank you for your consideration.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Research Beekeeper
Eurofins Agroscience Services
11.2023 - 04.2025
I was the Beekeeper for and assisted with the US field trials for the first RNAi Verroa mite treatment. Also in the establishment of an invtro larva rearing program.
Beekeeper
Lee's Bees
04.2020 - 09.2023
Lead beekeeper responsible for maintaining 3,000 hives for pollution and honey. Responsibilities included grading and preparing hives to be shipped for almond pollination in CA. Blueberry pollination in ME and honey production in NC. Also the making of nucs and packages to be sold locally.
Produce Farmer
Self-employeed
06.2002 - 03.2020
Wholesale produce-grower-packer-shipper. I raised 20 acres of produce annually. Crops were muskmelons, three varieties of squash, two varieties of eggplant. Three varieties of peppers and celery. Along with managing 250 acres of land and 200 beehives and livestock.
Finish Carpenter
O'Briant Construction
Roxboro, NC
01.1996 - 01.2020
Measure, cut and installed interior woodwork and hardware. Assisted with the making of custom built-in units and closets.
Education
Forest Ecosystem Management - Forestry
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PASkills
Beekeeping
Carpentry
Farming
Equipment Operator
Timeline
Contract Research Beekeeper
Eurofins Agroscience Services
11.2023 - 04.2025
Beekeeper
Lee's Bees
04.2020 - 09.2023
Produce Farmer
Self-employeed
06.2002 - 03.2020
Finish Carpenter
O'Briant Construction
01.1996 - 01.2020
Forest Ecosystem Management - Forestry
The Pennsylvania State University