Rohini Sonti
Clemson,SC
Summary
Dynamic research professional with a proven track record at Clemson University, adept in leveraging advanced statistical tools like R and STATA for impactful agricultural economic analysis. Excelled in synthesizing data to enhance sustainable farming practices, demonstrating exceptional presentation skills and a knack for fostering collaborative success. Skilled in research reporting and virtual team leadership, consistently achieving high-quality project outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Writing and preparing to defend a thesis titled Sustainable Agriculture Practices and Economic Outcomes: Selected IPM in Tomato and Cover Crop Inter-seeding in Organic Corn in South Carolina, with plans to publish findings to contribute to the literature on sustainable farming practices and economic analysis in agriculture.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects, significantly expanding team's knowledge base.
- Utilized advanced statistical software like R and STATA for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
- Pioneered use of virtual collaboration tools, enhancing team productivity and engagement in remote settings.
- Aided multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Used sensitivity analysis and cost-benefit models to evaluate the economic impact of grafting and ASD, supporting economic insights into practical IPM applications in tomato production.
- Performed a regression and cost-benefit analysis comparing various cover crops, seeding rates, and tillage methods, using STATA to assess the economic outcomes of inter-seeding cover crops on farm profitability and resource efficiency.
- Used Ordered Logit regression model to generate insights on profitability strategies for small and medium-sized farms, supporting the economic sustainability of direct sales and agri-tourism activities.
Assistant Manager (Business Coordination)
Sammunati
Hyderabad, India
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with Agri-input leaders to plan and execute data-informed marketing strategies, enhancing product reach and segmentation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven marketing activities, leveraging insights to align strategies.
- Managed social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn), driving user engagement through daily agricultural content and active interactions.
- Oversaw portfolio of products for distribution and maintained compliance documentation, including Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)s and licenses, to support efficient Agri-input operations.
- Developed and curated content for three digital platforms, providing farmers and stakeholders with targeted resources to boost engagement.
- Supervised three management interns, guiding them in data-driven approaches and best practices, and coordinated training for over 45 Farmer Producer Organizations to ensure effective execution.
Project Manager (Senior Research Fellow)
Indian Institute of Millets Research
Hyderabad, India
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Successfully contributed to multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Analyzed and synthesized data for a national scheme on Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), creating actionable reports and metrics that tracked organizational impact and provided insights for strategic improvements.
- Coordinated with stakeholders across the millet value chain, preparing datasets that supported data-informed decisions in training, resource allocation, and program delivery.
- Utilized SPSS to conduct statistical assessments, identifying trends and patterns that enhanced program outcomes and informed training strategies.
- Led data analysis for training initiatives targeting agricultural officers, applying statistical models to evaluate program effectiveness and regularly refining approaches based on data insights.
Education
Master of Science - Agricultural And Applied Economics
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-2024
Master of Science - Agricultural Extension And Communication
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore, India07-2019
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University
Bapatla, India05-2017
Skills
- Data Visualization and Reporting
- Statistical modeling
- Econometric modelling and Analysis
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Creativity and Innovation
Accomplishments
2023 - Received full tuition waive off at Clemson University and a Research assistantship to work with Dr. David Lamie
2019 - Received Cornell Sathguru Foundation for Development Scholarship to attend International Agriculture and Rural Development course in Cornell University, Ithaca in the year 2019-20.
Application Software
SPSS, R, STATA, LaTeX, MS office, Qualtrics, Ngene
Timeline
Research Assistant
Clemson University
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager (Business Coordination)
Sammunati
07.2021 - 11.2022
Project Manager (Senior Research Fellow)
Indian Institute of Millets Research
02.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Agricultural And Applied Economics
Clemson University
Master of Science - Agricultural Extension And Communication
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University