Mirela Nagaoka
Agronomist Engineer
Tifton,GA
Summary
Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in Entomology through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Georgia
Tifton, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Worked on Whitefly Resistance management project, studying effects of sublethal doses of insecticides on immature.
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Research Assistant
Fmc Corp.
Maringa, PR
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Collected research data on the field.
- Identification of diseases in soybean and cotton in 6 states in Brazil.
- Worked on Asset Longevity Program, collecting inoculum for laboratory tests.
Research and Development Intern
Fmc Corp.
Paulinia, SP
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Prepared tables, graphs and fact sheets to summarize research results.
- Allocated and managed laboratory space and resources.
- Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
- Assisted various stages of research and development of insecticides projects.
- Planned and coordinated laboratory tests for the Asset Longevity Program.
- Assisted activities in laboratory, greenhouse and field.
- Worked with different crops, such as corn, soybean, cotton and tomato.
Ag Tech
Glades Crop Care
Lehigh Acres, FL
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Displayed superior strength and stamina in harsh weather conditions.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Scouted over 10 different crops in Southwest Florida.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Unesp
Botucatu 02.2014 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Entomology
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 08.2021 - Current
Skills
Experiment management
Experiment development
Conducting assays
Project Management
Lab operations
Running experiments
Data organization
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Georgia
08.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Entomology
The University of Georgia
08.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Fmc Corp.
01.2021 - 06.2022
Research and Development Intern
Fmc Corp.
08.2019 - 12.2020
Ag Tech
Glades Crop Care
07.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Unesp
02.2014 - 01.2021