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Randall Hess

Randall Hess

Cary,NC

Summary

Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Agronomic Director

Hess Apex Farms
08.2017 - Current
  • Investigate new techniques and technology to help improve crop production such as regenerative farming, precision agriculture, vermiculture, silviculture, hydroponics, and aquaponics
  • Increased productivity over 25% with alternative fertility and a 50% increase in revenue.

Research Scientist

Harpe BioHerbicide
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Implementing trial protocols and data collection of core assessment trials, post-emergent trials, and post-crop trials
  • Conducted trials to support NSF Grant goals of developing alternative herbicides to control resistant biotypes of Koshia and Ryegrass
  • Screening of new bioherbicide formulations evaluating mixing quality and efficacy and providing feedback to enhance product development
  • Maintain active North Carolina Pesticide Application status and continuing education classes ie NC State Auxin herbicide training
  • Organizing and managing new formulation samples, lab supplies, and greenhouse space to promote efficiency for the team
  • Maintain accurate chemical inventory, SDS, and labels for Harpe and Alexandria LaunchLabs
  • Prepare and update procedural protocols for planting, spray applications, and greenhouse management
  • Safety officer representing Harpe Bio at monthly LaunchLabs safety meeting and implementing safety operation protocols to protect employees and equipment
  • Resulting procedures attributed to zero injuries following newly established safety protocols
  • Gather and ship chemicals needed for field trials with 3rd party researchers
  • Train new staff members on proper use of spray chamber, greenhouse controls, mixing chemicals, and trial evaluations
  • Present trail review to discuss the efficacy of trails sprayed and any suggestions to assist with product development
  • Manage multiple microenvironments in greenhouse for C3 and C4 plants
  • Maintain active status for greenhouse, forklift, and safety training at Alexandria LaunchLabs.

Crop Efficiency Agronomist

Bayer CropScience
10.2013 - 11.2017
  • Managed the planning, implementation, and data collection of crop efficiency trial protocols on hyper-care farm
  • Performed field trial work and all relevant precision/high throughput phenotyping methodology as required per shareholder trial specification
  • Participated in and contributed to trial and protocol planning and results discussions with crop efficiency research and standards
  • Acquired cryogenic samples and sent to international testing sites via regulatory permit
  • Acquired farm and research equipment within budget guidelines
  • Maintained Minnesota pesticide application and FAA remote pilot license
  • Ensure compliance with all government, Bayer Regulatory, Quality Management System, biosafety, and stewardship guidelines.

Learning Center Agronomist

Monsanto Company
03.2011 - 04.2013
  • Designed and wrote protocols for Learning Center demonstrations in ARM
  • Conducted tours and trainings to diverse groups: domestic and international guests
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key weed management, and extension agents
  • Maintained regulatory compliance with regulated seeds and chemistry as Site Responsible Researcher (SRR) of regulated demonstrations
  • Provided safety instruction to employees and guests
  • Recorded essential regulated material data in Apollo
  • Supervised planting at Farm Progress Show to ensure the integrity of the design was maintained
  • Demonstrated Farm Progress Show crops: corn, soybean, cotton, alfalfa, canola, and vegetables
  • Demonstrated function and benefits of agronomics, traits, and germplasm to customers and guests
  • Trained newly hired employees for licensees (CPS and AgReliant)
  • Interviewed, managed, and coached seasonal labor
  • Analyzed harvest data and wrote summary reports of trials conducted at the Learning Center
  • Photographed multiple products and/or trials that illustrated efficacy of products.

Plant Health Research Technician

Bayer
03.2008 - 03.2011
  • Directly supported research projects (turf, ornamental, and forestry)
  • Performed field and laboratory procedures following Good Laboratory Practices
  • Mixing and application of chemicals (known and experimental compounds)
  • Participated in planning and set-up of experiments, data collection and evaluations
  • Designed and executed environmental fate trial (runoff) with 2% deviation in resulting data
  • Assisted with planting, maintenance, and application of treatments
  • Maintained and troubleshooted GPS and related equipment
  • Created maps of on and off-site experiments via GPS and by hand
  • Designed and implemented new irrigation system in remodeled greenhouse
  • Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of greenhouse cooling and irrigation systems
  • Collected aerial photographs for up-to-date visual ratings
  • Created documents to further organize data collection
  • Conducted germination test prior to pre-emergent trials
  • Served on turf and field plot, nutrient management, and greenhouse advisory committees
  • Planted and maintained cotton, tobacco, and tomatoes for insecticide trials
  • Independently monitored and maintained accurate chemical log
  • Organized chemical storage to facilitate a more user-friendly environment
  • Entered confidential data into ARM data management system.

Agronomist Intern

The Olde Farm
05.2007 - 08.2007
  • Evaluated and determined treatment plan for golf course
  • Monitored environmental impact surrounding golf course
  • Evaluated irrigation system, repaired minor problems
  • Assisted with general golf course maintenance
  • Led the fairway crew.

Plant Transformation Laboratory Assistant

North Carolina State University
01.2005 - 05.2005
  • Assisted graduate students with preparing and maintaining their research projects
  • Anticipated supplies needs in laboratory and greenhouse
  • Responsible for maintenance and proper disposal of genetically modified organism
  • Assisted in evaluating the performance of GMO turf and small grain cereals
  • Maintained a safe clean working environment in the laboratory, greenhouse, and Phytotron
  • Poured agar plates and transferred transgenic plant tissue cultures in laminar flow hood
  • Multiplied callus and transferred the shoots into individual growth chambers.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
12.2007

Skills

  • Plant Breeding
  • Agriculture
  • Biotechnology
  • Life Sciences
  • FAA Drone License
  • Remote Sensing
  • Trimble(GPS)
  • Plant Physiology
  • Environmental Research
  • GLP
  • ARM
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Quality Management
  • Farming
  • Research & Development
  • Microbiology
  • Cryogenics
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Anatomy Knowledge
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Chromatography
  • Strategic Planning
  • NC Pesticide Applicator's License

Timeline

Research Scientist

Harpe BioHerbicide
06.2022 - 06.2024

Agronomic Director

Hess Apex Farms
08.2017 - Current

Crop Efficiency Agronomist

Bayer CropScience
10.2013 - 11.2017

Learning Center Agronomist

Monsanto Company
03.2011 - 04.2013

Plant Health Research Technician

Bayer
03.2008 - 03.2011

Agronomist Intern

The Olde Farm
05.2007 - 08.2007

Plant Transformation Laboratory Assistant

North Carolina State University
01.2005 - 05.2005

Bachelor Of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science

North Carolina State University

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