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Sophia Atilano Melendez

Salinas

Summary

Resourceful and experienced worker offering expertise in customer service, travel coordination and file management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Work History

Advance Services Professional

Field Assistant
08.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Developed detailed field survey methods and adapted to new variables as necessary.
  • Monitored weed, disease and pest growth throughout agricultural fields with varying crops and environmental conditions in data collection.
  • Utilized complex instruments in crop health assessment, supporting field managers as necessary with troubleshooting and protection.
  • Worked with top progeny selection in crops such as corn, soy and sorghum.
  • Sample taking in the field and greenhouses while supervising other employees and validating their work.
  • Developed project creation with strategies and targets employing genetic trait integration.

Education

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Science from Biotechnology
06.2022

University Overview

  • Dean's List, 2019-2021
  • Degree Awarded with Distinguished Excellence Award 2018
  • Member of AMSA, 2018 to 2020
  • Member of Institutinal Honors Program PUCPR, 2018 to 2022
  • Member of ACS, 2018 to 2019
  • Completed Coursework: Tissue Cultive, 2022
  • Completed Coursework: Organic Chemistry, 2019-2020
  • Completed Coursework: Biochemiostry, 2021

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Recording
  • Process Monitoring
  • Field Inspection
  • Safety Protocols
  • Sample Collection
  • Field Investigations

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Field Assistant
Advance Services Professional
08.2022 - 01.2023
Pontificia Universidad Católica De Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science from Biotechnology
Sophia Atilano Melendez