Management Quality Control

Justin M. Harrison

**** ***** **** **. ************ MD 21136 410-***-****

acclrd@r.postjobfree.com

Scientist

Motivated by a personal passion for the natural & biological sciences with

a unique and diverse skill set. Accompanied by 5+ years of experience in

the fields of natural resource management, environmental sciences, and

conservation, coupled with 2+ years of teaching experience in the fields of

environmental management and laboratory sciences. Excellent public

speaking skills and goal-oriented, with a strong ability to tackle multiple

issues, strategize, and problem solve developed through professional,

educational, and personal experience.

Education

Degrees

M. S. Natural Resources with a conc. in Soil Microbiology, Humboldt State

University,

Arcata, CA. 2010.

B. S. Environmental Geology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA. 2008.

Notable Achievements

Woolford Hegy Fellowship, Recipient. 2009.

Published Thesis: "Effects of Rotational Beef Cattle Grazing on Microbial

Parameters of Elk River, Humboldt County, CA." 2010.

Presenter, ASA, CSSA, & SSSA International Annual meetings, Long Beach, CA.

2010.

Nielson Grant for Biological Science, Recipient. 2010.

Certified Nutrient Management Consultant. 2010- present.

Baltimore County Farm Bureau, Board member. 2012- present.

Experience

Conservation Technician II December 2012-

present

Maryland Department of Agriculture, Baltimore County Soil Conservation

District

. Assess and develop Best Management Practices on agricultural land to

foster soil conservation & water quality, while extenuating water &

soil pollution.

. Investigate & survey, develop, and design master plans with

recommendations for conservation practices employed over multiple

years.

. Daily use of Total Station instruments, AutoCad, GIS software, and

technical documents to develop sound conclusions while adhering to

NRCS standards.

. Often required to explain technical information to farmers,

homeowners, & general public

Co-Owner/ Operator November 2010-

present Willowdale Farm CSA, Butler, MD

. Operate an organic farm providing fresh fruits and vegetables to

shareholders, regional markets.

. Develop business operations plans for each growing season, including

scheduling, equipment O&M, Quality Control, and fertility management.

. Develop and execute annual nutrient management plans based on a

variety of testing and analysis, including soil pH, N, P, K, organic

matter, plant tissue

. Deliver consistent, high quality products on a timely basis.

Technical Service Manager

April 2011- August 2012

Synagro Technologies, Inc. Baltimore, MD

. Part of a team operating 24/7 involved in comprehensive waste capture

and conversion services, specializing in developing solutions for

waste by-products generated by civic and commercial processes.

. Created & reported on case studies associated with managing a variety

of land application programs; topics included unique environmental

conditions effecting water quality or microbiology issues, saline,

sodic & alkaline soils, and landfill reclamation.

. Developed permit applications, including nutrient management plans and

operational strategies, in compliance with federal and state

regulations. Relied on Google Earth, ArcGIS, Arc Explorer, and

Geospatial Data Gateway on a regular basis.

. Developed a geodatabase to integrate decision-making processes with

various facets of company infrastructure, including MIS & finance

departments, engineering group, technical services, and

transportation.

Laboratory Instructor, Soil Science

September 2008 - May 2010 College of Natural Resources,

Humboldt State University

. Taught up to 35 students per semester enrolled in introductory soil

science.

. Topics included soil identification and taxonomy; laboratory chemistry

and soil fertility; soil microbiology and nutrient cycling; and

mineralogy.

. Prepared laboratory experiments with the proper equipment, chemicals,

and/or samples while adhering to campus building, city, and state

safety regulations and SOPs.

Assistant Aquarist, Penguins

July 2006- January 2007

New England Aquarium, Boston, MA

. Part of the Co-Op experiential education program at Northeastern

University.

. Cared for up to 120 penguins in an open-air exhibit.

. Honed public speaking & presentation skills, which were tested daily

during 30 - 45 minute presentations on penguin physiology, habitat, &

behavior, from within the penguin exhibit.

. Fed and administered medications and vitamins; cleaned and maintained

nesting areas, swimming areas, & water filtration systems, while

managing 3-6 daily volunteers.

. Worked weekends and holidays; workdays would occasionally last more

than 9 hours.

Research Assistant July 2005-

January 2006

Dyax Corporation, Cambridge, MA

. Part of the Co-Op experiential education program at Northeastern

University.

. Member of a team charged with the task of investigating novel

antibodies for the development of anti-cancer therapy drugs

. Various job duties included: clinical laboratory techniques such as

cell and tissue culture; sample analysis; DNA & RNA extraction;

Western blot; Northern blot; ELISA assay; and Mass spectrometry.

. Presented a formal presentation to the cell biology department on cell

culture growth under reduced Fetal Bovine Serum conditions.

Additional Skills

. Comfortable presenting technical information to large groups in

various settings.

. Confident using Esri ArcGIS Desktop Suite, AutoCad Civil & Map 3D,

Google SketchUp.

. Considerable understanding of chemical reactions & amendments

pertaining to soil fertility and water microbiology.

. Field skills include: water & soil microbial sampling techniques, soil

classification & analysis, soil fertility assessment, plant & animal

species identification, water conservation practices, rotational

grazing system, environmental restoration, general farming and

agriculture.

Contacts

Baltimore SCD: Essy Frey, Administrative Coordinator. 410-***-****

Synagro: Jason Krankowski, Mid-Atlantic Technical Director. 410-***-****

Willowdale Farm: Dr. Michael Harrison, DVM. 410-***-****

Humboldt State University, Natural Resources: Dr. Susan E Marshall,

Professor. 707-***-****

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