Richard Albers
SDSU Foundation Seed Stocks Division
New Underwood,SD
6
years of professional experience
Motivated with a passion for acquiring new skills and knowledge. Demonstrates ambition and a proactive work ethic, eager to embrace challenges and learn from industry professionals. Previous experience in agriculture, sales, and warehouse work. Committed to using these experiences to contribute effectively to the workplace.
Work History
Warehouse Worker
11 Months- Operated forklifts to transport seed totes and pallets within warehouse.
- Operated tractors and other farm machinery to fill and empty seed bins.
- Used multiple pieces of equipment to clean and treat varieties of seed.
- Conducted miscellaneous maintenance and repair.
Precision Agriculture Intern
3 Months- Conducted soil and tissue tests, analyzed the results, and presented them to the agronomy team and growers.
- Used Ai 360 mapping software to keep records of all farming operations done in each customer's field.
- Extracted equipment monitor files to upload into Ai 360 to use for planting, application, and harvest data.
- Maintained and documented herbicide and yield trial plots used to test new varieties and chemical mixes.
- Scouted fields and recorded the findings.
Warehouse Worker
1 Year 8 Months- Packaged and mixed seed orders to ensure timely distribution to customers.
- Operated forklift to efficiently move product and optimize warehouse organization.
- Used a variety of equipment to fulfill orders.
- Trained new employees on protocol and warehouse practices.
Agronomy Intern
2 Years 8 Months- Conducted soil sampling and analysis to determine nutrient availability for crop production.
- Spoke with customers about scouting reports of crops.
- Made product deliveries to customers across the Western half of South Dakota and Northwestern Nebraska.
- Loaded customers, organized, and kept inventory within the warehouse.
- Assisted customers at the Black Hills Stock Show Booth for two years by providing information about products and services.
Sales Intern
2 Months- Assisted the sales department to visit and speak to customers about equipment.
- Utilized John Deere software to assess value and post listings of new and used equipment.
- Delivered parts and equipment to clients.
- Performed small engine maintenance in the shop.
Construction Worker
1 Year 3 Months- Used heavy equipment to install underground utility lines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
Skills
Heavy equipment operation
Data collection
GPS technology
Microsoft Office
Time management
Reliability
Adaptability
Team collaboration
Equipment operation
Professionalism
Relationship building
Forklift certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Precision Agriculture Intern
New Vision Co-op
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Warehouse Worker
SDSU Foundation Seed Stocks Division
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Warehouse Worker
Millborn Seeds
09.2023 - 05.2025Read More
Sales Intern
Gooseneck Implement
03.2023 - 05.2023Read More
Agronomy Intern
Hefty Seed
08.2021 - 04.2024Read More
Construction Worker
Site Work Specialists
05.2020 - 08.2021Read More
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science from Agricultural Science
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