Joshua M. Bier
Fresno,CA
Summary
Seeking employment in an agriculture-based environment to expand knowledge and experience while actively contributing to company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pest Control Advisor
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Contributed to company growth by participating in marketing efforts, including attending trade shows and networking events.
- Expanded company clientele through positive word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied customers due to exceptional service.
- Achieved long-term pest control success for clients through ongoing monitoring and maintenance programs as needed.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient completion of large-scale projects, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Managed a group of interns throughout the season and gave them daily tasks to accomplish for each PCA at the branch.
- Created excel spreadsheets to manage pests and their change over the year for each growers field.
Pest Control Advisor
Garbennett, LLC
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Located and evaluated pest damage and nutrient deficiencies to determine extent of damages and optimal corrective actions.
- Scouting fields for a senior PCA and took detailed notes based on field observations and reported them in a timely manner
- Worked alongside a Senior PCA to determine the most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of bug and degree of infestation.
- Contributed to company growth by participating in marketing efforts, including attending trade shows and networking events.
- Educated clients on preventative measures, reducing the occurrence of future infestations.
Field Scout
Wilbur, Co
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Under the direction/training of multiple PCA’s
- Checking traps, identifying pests, taking soil samples and weed identification
- Entered information in Ag Verdict & Excel
- Used Aerial Imagery daily
- Oversaw the care of row crops and permanent crops and many other things relating to PCA training.
Education
B.S. degree - Plant Science - Crop Production Mgt
California State University Fresno
12.2020
Skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Work well with employers and co-workers
- Work great under pressure to meet deadlines
- Knowledgeable of various computer programs
- Able to grasp new concepts and assignments quickly
- Excellent problem solver
- Pest Identification
- Great communication
- Attention to detail
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Service
- Integrated Pest Management
Certification
- CADPR Agricultural Pest Control Advisor
Timeline
Pest Control Advisor
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
06.2023 - 10.2024
Pest Control Advisor
Garbennett, LLC
01.2020 - 06.2023
Field Scout
Wilbur, Co
02.2018 - 12.2019
B.S. degree - Plant Science - Crop Production Mgt
California State University Fresno