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Ronnie Bernard

Lafayette,IN

Summary

I'm a graduate student in Agronomy at Purdue University with experience in wetland ecology, amphibian monitoring, GIS spatial analysis, and environmental fieldwork. I'm skilled in ArcGIS Pro, soil and water sampling, environmental research, and scientific writing. I'm a strong collaborator with the ability to support environmental compliance and conservation projects.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
04.2024 - Current
  • Conduct wetland field sampling, including water collection and amphibian population monitoring across multiple research sites.
  • Analyze water chemistry (herbicides) and compare concentrations to amphibian health.
  • Use ArcGIS Pro to map wetland boundaries, process DEM rasters, classify flooded areas, and support spatial habitat analysis.
  • Maintain organized Excel datasets, field notes, and technical documentation for scientific reporting.

Summer Garden Supervisor

WWISCAA
Greenville, Mississippi
05.2019 - 08.2023
  • Mentored high school students on plant growth cycles and sustainable gardening practices.
  • Oversaw vegetable planting, maintenance, and harvesting across community garden sites.
  • Researched and implemented pest prevention techniques to protect crops.

Soil Health Intern

Soil Health Institute
Morrisville, North Carolina
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collected soil samples at dairy farms across New York, focusing on bulk density, soil moisture, and core extraction.
  • Assisted in data quality checks, literature review, and preparation of scientific documents.
  • Supported agronomic modeling and contributed to the soil health database organization.

Education

Master of Science - Agronomy

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Science

Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
05-2023

Associate of Science -

Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS
05-2021

Skills

  • GIS (ArcGIS Pro)
  • Soil Health Sampling
  • Water Quality Sampling
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Analysis
  • Field Ecology
  • Literature Review
  • Scientific Reporting
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Hydrology / Watershed Understanding

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

Purdue University
04.2024 - Current

Soil Health Intern

Soil Health Institute
05.2022 - 08.2022

Summer Garden Supervisor

WWISCAA
05.2019 - 08.2023

Master of Science - Agronomy

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Science

Alcorn State University

Associate of Science -

Coahoma Community College
Ronnie Bernard