Carolle García Medina PhD (c) ABD

• Delivered technical training on IPM, sustainable agriculture, and resource conservation.
• Provided consulting and workshops for farmers on production, biosecurity, and safety.
• Coordinated educational programs and certification courses in restricted pesticide use.
• Supported proposal development for agricultural incentives and farmer assistance programs.

• Conduct vector surveillance and analysis for dengue control programs
• Participate in the development of performance and testing requirements and protocols.
• Perform analysis of vector-related data.
• Provides technical assistance to PRDH and PRVCU in the implementation of dengue prevention and control program.
• Perform field sampling, data collection, and laboratory preparation of vector specimens.
• Assist in model development, data analysis, and GIS mapping of vector distribution.
• Support the development of performance protocols and scientific documentation.
• Executed minor design and systems analysis for the creation of scientific models.
• Kikaha Solutions, LLC.

• Perform executive and specialized work that consists of planning, coordinating, directing, supervising, and evaluating tasks and activities of great responsibility and complexity that are carried out in the Department of Real Estate and Family Farms Program of the Puerto Rico Land Authority.
• Serve and guide people or the public, tenants and personnel from other government agencies who visit the Land Authority or who are referred by the Executive Director or Secretary of Agriculture.
• Coordinate meetings, serve clients, resolve leasing situations, purchase and sale, surveying, appraisals, planning and program of family farms throughout the island.
• Actively collaborate in the formulation of public policy related to the work area.
• Visit the properties on the island to speak with the tenants and usufructuaries.
• Directed and supervised complex land management and family farm programs across Puerto Rico.
• Guided tenants, farmers, and agencies in leasing, acquisition, and conservation processes.
• Reviewed mitigation and restoration plans to ensure compliance with public agricultural policy.
• Implemented sustainable land use strategies and training for new farmers.
• Utilized ArcGIS and topographic data for land analysis and property management.

Lecture professor - Biological Control in Population Biology laboratory

Train and guide sixth semester students on:

• Determination of distribution and abundance of individuals for insect capture techniques. Recognize and use different methods of capturing insects for studies that allow determining their distribution and abundance in specific areas.
• Taught population biology, insect collection, taxonomy, and biological control techniques.
• Conducted research on temperature effects on Tetranychus urticae development.
• Guided undergraduate research and laboratory activities in applied entomology.

• Offer technical advice in agricultural companies from the farm to the table through production, marketing, financing, farm administration, integrated pest management, protection of agricultural workers, biosecurity, renewable energy, climate change, sustainable agriculture, and conservation of natural resources.
• Train farmers to adopt the appropriate practices for their agricultural businesses and produce the greatest amount of food at competitive prices without affecting the environment.
• Technical support as Agricultural Agent and disseminate information through various methods: training, workshops, short courses, visits to the farm, demonstrations, exhibitions, publications, and mass media.
• Provided consulting services for farmers in areas of expertise, which include the preparation of Proposal for Agricultural Incentives.
• Implemented educational visits and field day/tours for farmers to the Experimental Extension Station and other farms.
• Trained farmers to adopt practices in their agribusiness to increase production without affecting the environment, through lectures, supervision, workshops, field days, exhibitions, short courses, and visits to farms, among other activities.
• Educated farmers on market projections, monitoring, design and construction of agricultural structures, design of drains, irrigation systems and disposal of wastes in livestock facilities.

• Register pesticides, fertilizers, and other products for distribution in Puerto Rico.
• Sale of agricultural products and supplies and customer service in the store.
• Provided safety training for personnel on chemical handling and personal protective equipment.
• Supervised warehouse operations, compliance, and logistics for agricultural products.