Joseph Huddleston
Pocahontas,AR
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills in Farm Bill contracts, preparing reports describing problems that are recurring or causing significant delays or costs, the corrective actions needed or taken, and the need for additional time or resources, drafting and finalizing contract administration letters and documents related to status reviews, contract implementation, contract modifications, and potential cancellations or terminations and assisting with outreach events to promote NRCS programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Quality Technician
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Walnut Ridge, AR
05.2023 - Current
- Analyzed data from field experiments to identify trends in crop yields.
- Advised farmers on best management practices that promote sustainability: to be applied on sound soil and conservation practices to help meet their needs and the requirements needed to do so
- Performed soil testing to measure nutrient levels and pH values.
- Developed agricultural plans for farmers, growers and ranchers on physical features such as erosion, surface drainage, sedimentation, and other natural resources to be used in their conservation planning
- Conducted research on new fertilizers and crop varieties.
- Certified Nutrient Management Plan Writer, Certification number 10591004PL-0340.
- Consultants scout fields (594 IPM)
- Analyzing aerial photographs and soil maps to identify land attributes such as soil types, land uses, field numbers, acreage, and hydrology calculations.
- Writing NMP/CNMP plans with the Job Approval Authority(JAA).
- Development of CTA (Conservation Tech Assistance) plans in conjunction with NMP/CNMP development; discussed the potential for cost share assistance with the producers.
- Working with the NRCS, State, and non-profits such as Ducks Unlimited. Tasks assisting them are closely monitored to ensure compliance with proper procedures: pond layouts, stationing elevations, preliminary surveying, such as ditches and fields with re-lift pumping stations and pipe plans using the Trimble R12 equipment, producing field notes.
- Assisted with checkouts on high usage areas, stacking sheds and composters, high tunnels, weather stations, fencing, wells, and in-line flow meters, put together plans and design folders for customers and helped with Conservation Desktop and Apprentice Planner.
- Assisted with CSP planning.
- Provide program support for CSP, EQIP, RCPP, MRBI, CIC, NWQI, and NIPF
Engineering Sales
Hydro-Temp
Pocahontas, AR
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Analyzed application architecture to identify bottlenecks and proposed optimization strategies.
- Assisted technical support engineers in troubleshooting customer reported issues related to scalability and performance degradation.
- Reviewed code changes from developers before pushing them into production environment for further review and approval process.
- Performed capacity planning activities for predicting future requirements of compute resources.
- Ensured compliance with security standards and protocols while deploying applications in production environment.
- Assisted in selling HVAC equipment/accessories as well as the units themselves.
- Engineer and design units and small projects on AutoCAD and Vector Works.
- Assemble units to be shipped or installed in a timely manner.
- Installation of heat pumps in commercial businesses and residential homes
Office Manager
C & C Flying Service
Pocahontas, AR
07.2014 - 06.2021
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
- Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
- Developed effective communication strategies between departments within the organization.
- Prepared agendas for board meetings along with taking minutes during sessions.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities.
- Managed field prescriptions from the farmers and ordered chemical, fertilizer, or seed that they preferred or recommended.
- Mapped out fields and surrounding fields such as susceptible crops or obstructions for ag pilots to spray the fields.
Ground Crew Mechanic
Kin-Co Ag Aviation
Light, AR
05.2008 - 06.2014
- Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of aircraft using specialized tools and equipment.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on aircraft.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Mixed and loaded chemical
- Annualed the airplanes for the proper maintenance
Education
Agricultural Business
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, ARSkills
- Data Interpretation
- Sampling techniques
- EPA regulations understanding
- Pump operation
- Report Writing
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Environmental assessments
- Strong Communication
- Sales and Marketing
References
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
- Britt Morrison
District Conservationist
USDA-NRCS
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870)882-4283
Mr. Morrison is my DC at NRCS. He can discuss my strengths and work ethic.
- Jessica Jones
Program Support Specialist
USDA-NRCS
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 201-0210
I work with Mrs. Jones at NRCS. She is familiar with my strengths and work ethic.
PERSONAL REFERENCES
- Brandon Penn
Broadcast Sports International
(870) 810-7911
I have known Mr. Penn for 18+ years. He can discuss my strengths in my community.
- Cody Bennett
AG Pilot
Light, AR
(870)378-3168
Mr. Bennett can discuss my strengths in my community.
Timeline
Water Quality Technician
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
05.2023 - Current
Engineering Sales
Hydro-Temp
06.2021 - 05.2023
Office Manager
C & C Flying Service
07.2014 - 06.2021
Ground Crew Mechanic
Kin-Co Ag Aviation
05.2008 - 06.2014
Agricultural Business
Black River Technical College
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