NOLISHKA L. TORRES OLIVENCIA
Mayagüez,United States
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Excel at critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring success in collaborative research environments. Dedicated to executing protocols to meet study objectives and requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agronomy Research Assistant, IPM-Controlled Environments
Corteva Agriscience
Salinas, P.R.
06.2022 - Current
- Monitor pests and diseases across various crops, including corn, soybeans, cotton, and sorghum
- Produce at least two weekly scouting reports, utilizing data for informed spray application decisions
- Supervise employees and assist in the management of temporary staff; provide training for new personnel
- Certified as a field inspector for corn, soybeans, sorghum, and wheat
- Contribute to the development of spray plans and manage the second shift, executing applications and collecting necessary data
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and foster a culture of safety in the workplace
- Recognized for professionalism, responsibility, and dedication; promote initiative among colleagues
Intern/Field Assistant
Corteva Agriscience
Salinas, P.R.
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Collected data on the planting and harvesting of corn, sorghum, and cotton crops
- Evaluated plant conditions and assigned specific locations in greenhouses using electronic devices
- Designed arrangements to maximize greenhouse space; managed transgenic and regulated seeds
- Supervised employees in planting, transplanting, and harvesting tasks
- Conducted pollination of corn crops and managed irrigation for cotton crops
- Exercised initiative and sound judgment in executing tasks and problem resolution
Intern/Chemical Inventory
AgReliant Genetics LLC
Santa Isabel, P.R.
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Digitized the company’s chemical inventory and managed dispatch for various projects
- Maintained a digital log of chemical weights and sourced equivalents for pest control
- Ensured compliance with EPA requirements for fumigation logs, including field coordinates and chemical usage
- Managed chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and maintained a climate log
- Oversaw payroll for approximately 10 employees and planned task execution for optimal results
Intern/Isolation Manager Assistant
AgReliant Genetics LLC
Santa Isabel, P.R.
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Supervised approximately 30 employees and assisted in data collection for experimental corn plots
- Designed electronic field maps and identified corn pests in all fields
- Organized seed reception and field design according to breeder specifications
- Conducted data collection for isolation fields, supervised fumigation, and managed pest scouting
- Prepared reports on pest identification to inform fumigation needs
- Led planting operations, inspected machinery, and managed detasseling and harvest preparations
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Biotechnology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
Mayaguez, P.R., United States05.2016
High school or equivalent -
Colegio San Benito
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico05.2009
Environmental Chemistry Certificate -
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
Mayaguez, P.R., United StatesSkills
- Responsible
- Sociable
- Enthusiastic
- Collaborative
- Dynamic
- Organized
- Professional
- Leadership
- Execution
- Initiative
- Sound judgment
Affiliations
Disability Awareness Network - Corteva Chapter
Languages
True, English, Fluent, Spanish, Fluent
Availability
Permanent, Full-time
Certification
- Certificado para aplicador privado general de plaguicidas de uso restringido
Timeline
Agronomy Research Assistant, IPM-Controlled Environments
Corteva Agriscience
06.2022 - Current
Intern/Field Assistant
Corteva Agriscience
04.2018 - 06.2022
Intern/Chemical Inventory
AgReliant Genetics LLC
11.2017 - 03.2018
Intern/Isolation Manager Assistant
AgReliant Genetics LLC
11.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Biotechnology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
High school or equivalent -
Colegio San Benito
Environmental Chemistry Certificate -
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
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