MADELINE GATES
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Las Cruces,US
2
years of professional experience
Fast and eager learner with a positive and curious mindset and strong work ethic. Experience in community engagement and committed to maintaining a caring, friendly, and professional attitude. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to multi-task.
Work History
Soil Conservation Intern
2 Months- Engaged with private landowners to discuss improvements for irrigation systems, crop health, land leveling, etc.
- Attended community meetings to learn about issues landowners face in northern New Mexico and the NRCS's role in providing assistance.
- Delivered a presentation documenting various projects the Hernandez office assisted with and how they related to the NRCS's mission.
Laboratory Assistant
4 Months- Assisted the NM State Seed Analyst conduct germination tests and organize seed samples.
- Accurately entered test results into a computer system and filed away seed sample information.
- Answered phone calls to provide updates on the status of germination tests.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
9 Months- Cleaned and prepared onion seeds for planting and helped maintain research fields.
- Transplanted onion plants from a greenhouse to a field.
- Assisted a PhD student with onion genetics research by collecting samples of onion basal plates, inoculating samples with a disease, etc.
Education
B.S. Geography and B.A. French
- President's Associates Excellence Scholarship recipient
- Crimson Scholar
- Member of Pi Delta Phi French Honor Society
- Recipient of the College of Arts & Sciences 2023 Award for Academic Excellence in the Department of Languages and Linguistics
- Selected for 2022-2023 NMSU Peer Mental Health Advocate Program
Skills
Community engagement
Effective communication
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Timeline
Soil Conservation Intern
Natural Resources Conservation Service
05.2024 - 07.2024Read More
Laboratory Assistant
NMDA Seed Lab
01.2024 - 05.2024Read More
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NMSU Onion Breeding Program
08.2022 - 05.2023Read More
New Mexico State University
B.S. Geography and B.A. French
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