Joanna Schwager

• Examined corn and soybeans to determine the moisture content, the presence of disease, and the overall quality of the seed.
• Measured, weighed, and shipped seed to laboratories to be tested further.
• Enhanced overall seed quality with vigilant monitoring of packaging processes.
• Provided training to fellow technicians on proper handling, storage, and processing techniques for seeds.
• Operated production equipment (forklift, seed cleaning, harvesting, planting).
• Actively partnered with key business stakeholders (growers, vendors) to execute plant/field operations.

Supervisor: John Reutter

Phone: 515-577-8345

Email: Johnreutter@yahoo.com

• Worked individually to provide clean-up and maintenance for the forest/land.
• Helped with Christmas tree sales.
• Worked on projects for the site.
• Engaged with customers, helping them prepare and load their tree and leading them along trails on the site.

Supervisor: Penny Perkins

Phone: 515-537-9309

Email: landmanager@whiterockconservancy.org

• Accomplished various ecological restoration projects over a multitude of acreage.
• Worked with and led volunteer groups.
• Handled natural resource aid goats.
• Managed campsites and interacted with customers.

Supervisor: Ryan Schmidt

Phone: 515-249-1807

Email: rschmidt@inhf.org

• Worked on a 7-person crew completing various ecological restoration projects throughout Iowa.
• Completed restoration work in both prairies and woodlands.
• Completed various native vegetation management projects.
• Attended the North American Prairie Conference.
• Gained extensive experience with a chainsaw, brush saw, and UTV.

Supervisor: Tami Wicks

Phone: 515-460-1116

Email: tswicks@iastate.edu

• Attended the cash register during sales.
• Billed and filed receipts and kept work area tidy.
• Required great attention to detail.