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Valeria Duran

El Paso,TX

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Agronomy Technician

CSS Farms
Dalhart, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed, tested and implemented agronomic research protocols and field trials.
  • Conducted soil sampling and analysis to determine nutrient availability for crop production.
  • Assisted with storage management where potatoes were stored prior to shipment. Observed humidity levels, temperature and pathogen activity to ensure quality of the product.
  • Collected data on crop yields, growth rates, diseases, pests, weeds, fertilizer usage and other factors affecting crop production.
  • Performed laboratory experiments to evaluate the efficacy of various fertilizers or pesticides, sucrose and glucose extracts.
  • Observed plant health issues such as disease outbreaks or insect infestations.
  • Assisted wash plant manager on daily duties.

(40 hours per week minimum)

Agronomy Intern

CSS Farms
Dalhart, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Evaluated crops to estimate value, assign grades and identify concerns such as disease and insect damage.
  • Supervised pest and weed control operations to determine proper chemical and application methods.
  • Determined germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
  • Planned for chemical and fertilizer applications according to plant development.

(50-55 hours per week)

Plant Breeding Research Assistant

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
  • Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and samples as appropriate to specific objectives of study.
  • Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained.
  • Planted seeds and bulbs after preparing soil and fertilizer appropriately.
  • Assisted with crop harvesting and transplantation.
  • Maintained overall greenhouse needs.

(15-20 hours per week)

Property Manager

Cooper Street Capital
El Paso, TX
12.2020 - 08.2022
  • Implemented strategic approaches to promote growth by enhancing advertising, optimizing sales, updating pricing and managing new programs.
  • Motivated sales team by setting daily, weekly and monthly goals along with rewards.
  • Implemented creative sales and marketing strategies to assist sales team with reaching targets.

Supervising Agent

Stanton House Hotel
El Paso, TX
12.2018 - 12.2020
  • Trained new team members on proper service methods and evaluated service delivery using quality assurance program.
  • Handled complaints and issues for manager during busy time periods.
  • Handled cash and credit card payments.

Education

License - Drone Pilot

Drone Pilot Ground School
Online
01-2024

Bachelor of Science - Agronomy

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
05.2023

Skills

  • Customer assistance
  • Excellent verbal communication
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Contract development
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Laboratory Operations
  • Storage management
  • Ability to work in outdoor extreme temperatures
  • Heavy Lifting
  • experience in plant diagnostic and field scouting

Additional Information

  • Dr. Rejah Muhyi

(575) 646-2045

rmuhyi@nmsu.edu

  • Dr. Christopher Cramer

(575) 646-2657

cscramer@nmsu.edu

  • Rachel Mattison

(915) 271-3609

rachel@stanton-house.com

Timeline

Agronomy Technician

CSS Farms
08.2023 - Current

Agronomy Intern

CSS Farms
05.2023 - 08.2023

Plant Breeding Research Assistant

New Mexico State University
01.2023 - 05.2023

Property Manager

Cooper Street Capital
12.2020 - 08.2022

Supervising Agent

Stanton House Hotel
12.2018 - 12.2020

License - Drone Pilot

Drone Pilot Ground School

Bachelor of Science - Agronomy

New Mexico State University
Valeria Duran