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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Mason Penland

Ellijay,GA

Summary

Versatile and results-driven professional with a strong background in environmental and agricultural consulting, notably with Holder Ag Consulting and the USDA. Demonstrated expertise in research and data collection alongside exceptional people skills. Achieved significant improvements in client satisfaction and operational efficiency through innovative problem-solving and effective team building.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pool Technician

Blue Life Pools
08.2024 - Current
  • Obtained water readings and adjusted water chemistry to keep pool clean and sanitized.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by effectively communicating with clients regarding their pool care needs and expectations.
  • Improved pool water quality by conducting regular chemical testing and adjusting treatment levels accordingly.
  • Inspected pool equipment and verified proper functionality to maintain safety standards.

Crop Consultant Internship

Holder Ag Consulting
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Established strong relationships with clients through effective communication, understanding their needs and objectives thoroughly before offering solutions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches to crop management challenges.
  • Conducted soil sampling and analysis to determine optimal fertilizer applications for various crops.
  • Mentored junior consultants, providing ongoing support and guidance throughout their professional development journey.
  • Increased client satisfaction with personalized farm visits and timely recommendations.
  • Analyzed weather data regularly to predict potential threats from diseases or pests effectively.
  • Improved pest control strategies, conducting regular field scouting and monitoring activities.
  • Developed comprehensive reports detailing the results of field assessments and proposed action plans for clients'' review and approval.

Wildlife Consultant

Veazy White LLC
11.2022 - 04.2024

● Advised leaseholders of appropriate roles and responsibilities.

● Install and maintain food plots, tree stands, and blinds.

● Transport equipment including operation of tractors, skid steer, forklift, vehicle, and atv/ utv.

● Land management including prescribed burns and nuisance trappings.

Hydrologic Technician

USDA-ARS
06.2021 - 04.2024
  • Increased efficiency in data collection by utilizing cutting-edge technology such as remote sensing and GIS tools.
  • Ensured compliance with environmental regulations through diligent monitoring of water quality parameters.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by conducting regular maintenance and calibration of hydrologic instruments.
  • Streamlined communication between team members by developing and maintaining detailed documentation of field activities, findings, and recommendations.
  • Gathered water and soil samples to conduct tests for oxygen level, temperature, and pollution.

Sales Associate

The Home Depot Inc
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA
08-2024

Skills

  • Public outreach
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Sales expertise
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Research and data collection
  • Team building
  • Professionalism
  • Time management abilities

Accomplishments

Ducks Unlimited- Top college chapter award 2023

Ducks Unlimited Area Chairman of the Year Award 2023


Certification

Georgia pesticide applicator license 2023

Hootsuite certification 2023

CPR certification 2017

Timeline

Pool Technician

Blue Life Pools
08.2024 - Current

Crop Consultant Internship

Holder Ag Consulting
05.2024 - 07.2024

Wildlife Consultant

Veazy White LLC
11.2022 - 04.2024

Hydrologic Technician

USDA-ARS
06.2021 - 04.2024

Sales Associate

The Home Depot Inc
01.2020 - 07.2021

Georgia pesticide applicator license 2023

Hootsuite certification 2023

CPR certification 2017

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Mason Penland