
Organized professional with extensive experience in agricultural pest surveys and record maintenance. Recognized for attention to detail and commitment to task compliance, ready to enhance operational efficiency and support good agricultural practices.
Currently an eleven month temp serving as Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey, CAPS, trapper for the Eastern Region of NC. In the off
season of CAPS, duties include monthly sweet potato and boll weevil trap inspections at storage facilities. Also inspecting bulk lots of sweet potatoes, due for international shipment, for evidence of nematodes. If found, potatoes cannot ship.
Performed quality control spongy moth trap inspections, on those traps placed by sub-contractors, for proper information and location.
Surveyed Tree of Heaven growths for evidence of Spotted Lanternfly.
Inspected Christmas trees for harboring insects or eggs.
Assisted in sample collection and processing for various agricultural projects such as sweet potato weevil and spongy moth trapping.
Maintained accurate records of test results and procedures to ensure data integrity.
Delivered packages efficiently while adhering to safety protocols and traffic regulations.
Navigated routes using GPS technology to optimize delivery times.
Conducted pre-trip inspections on vehicle to ensure operational safety and maintenance compliance.
Maintained accurate records of deliveries, including tracking numbers and delivery confirmations.
Worked scheduled hours as required and took on additional packages from others to help with their load.
Trapped for invasive insects, mostly Spongy Moth and Sweet Potato Weevil, collected and recorded data.
Performed quality control inspections on Spongy Moth traps for proper information and placement.
Delivered packages safely and in a timely manner.
Followed GPS routes for efficiency.
Trapped for insect pests, Spongy Moth and Sweet Potato Weevil, among others.
Surveyed nearby county roadsides for harbor plants of Spotted Lanternfly.
Performed Spongy Moth quality control inspections for correct information and placement.
Delivered packages, using GPS guidance, timely and efficiently.
Travel to sweet potato fields in Wilson and parts of Wayne Counties to set out and later retrieve and inspect traps for sweet potato weevils.
Travel to sweet potato fields in Wilson County to set out, and later retrieve and inspect, traps for sweet potato weevils.
Inspect bulk lots of sweet potatoes, due for international shipment,
for evidence of nematodes.
Provide complete landscape care which included selecting suitable plants to compliment the the landscape.
Held a pesticide license which was required for applying pesticides on properties other than my own.
Detail oriented
Works well with others as well as independently to accomplish pre-determined and self scheduled tasks
Works well under pressure when needed
Organization and multitasking
Use laptops and tablets to record and maintain data
Certified beekeeper
Gardening of all types
Physical fitness and nourishment
Cooking
Old house hunting and research