James Robert Holm

*** ******* ***

Mount Dora, FL 32757

Mobile: 352-***-****

Evening Phone: 352-***-****

Day Phone: 352-***-****

Email: abl0ft@r.postjobfree.com

June 1, 2010

Dear Recruiter,

My name is Jim Holm, and I reside in Mount Dora, Florida. This letter is

to express my interest in the position of Market Development

Representative. Based on my skills in plant science, and agriculture, I am

confident that I would be a great addition to the company you represent.

Briefly, I have BS in biology from UCF and a MS in agriculture from UF. I

have worked in many aspects of agriculture since the age of 14 in 1985.

Much of my experience has been in the local ornamental plant industry in

Central Florida. I also have experience in turf and agronomic crops. I am

currently a supervisor with the Florida Department of Agriculture, Division

of Plant Industry.

One of my current interests is in protecting plant breeder's rights. I

have been focusing my spare time to qualify to take the United States

Patent and Trade office's 'examination for registration of patent agents

and attorneys. Perhaps this qualification may also find use in the

position for which I am applying.

My resume that follows highlights my ability, knowledge, and expertise in

agriculture and horticulture. During my current and previous employment, I

was able to succeed in customer service while focusing on profitable

objectives and providing efficient use of resources and time.

I am excited to learn more about the company you represent and be a

contributor to its success. Thank you in advance for your time. Please do

not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would appreciate

the opportunity to review my qualifications at any time in more detail if

you so desire.

Sincerely,

James R Holm

James Robert Holm

750 Shirley Ave

Mount Dora, FL 32757

Mobile: 352-***-****

Evening Phone: 352-***-****

Day Phone: 352-***-****

Email: abl0ft@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Florida Department of Agriculture: Division of Plant Industry 7/2007 -

Present

Environmental Supervisor I: Supervisory position responsible for

planning, assigning, and directing the activities of Environmental

Specialists in the protection, certification, and regulation of

cultivated plants within the State of Florida. Other responsibilities

include interpretation of phytosanitary regulations, coordinating

training activities, educating industry of Florida plant regulations,

directing special inspections of industry entities involved in the

trade of plant and plant products, and working with local agricultural

extension agents to inform industry with current research in crop best

management practices. Work cooperatively with the USDA to prevent the

introduction of pests into the State of Florida.

Lake Sumter Community College 8/2008 - 12/2008

Adjunct Faculty: Taught 'Introduction to Life Sciences' to first year

undergraduates.

University of Florida - MREC 10/2007 - Present

Consultant (Instructor): Teach 'Introduction to Tissue Culture

Methods' to industry personnel in Fall semesters.

Florida Department of Agriculture: Division of Plant Industry 10/2005

- 7/2007

Environmental Specialist I: Inspected plant nurseries, stock dealers

and brokers to insure that plant material offered for sale met the

requirements of the Florida Viability Law; collected and maintained

annual inventory of nurseries, collected and prepared samples of

arthropods, diseases, and soil and submitted to appropriate diagnostic

bureau for confirmation; monitored native and horticultural material

for the detection of exotic plant pests; conducted post-entry

inspections; issued State and Federal phytosanitary certificates for

the movement of plant material domestically and internationally;

participated in special programs such as plant pest eradication

projects and exotic pest surveys.

Agri-Starts I, Inc 2/1999 - 10/2005

Research and Development Manager: Initiated plant tissue cultures for

production of commercial ornamental crops; acquired new plant

cultivars for potential tissue culture production; managed production

of specialty or 'rare' ornamental cultivars for sale; supervised four

laboratory technicians in the daily production of tissue cultured

crops; performed tissue culture media trials in order to optimize

culture performance; managed and organized proprietary/contract

production of plant crops; maintained plant importation and

exportation certification; scheduled plant inspections for the

exportation of ornamental crops to out-of-state and out-of-country

clients

University of Florida - MREC 11/1997 - 2/1999

Biological Scientist: Assisted university faculty with the design and

implementation of vegetable seed field trials; grew and cared for both

field and greenhouse crops; collected and statistically analyzed

project data; prepared preliminary reports upon completion of studies;

supervised laboratory and field personnel.

EDUCATION

University of Florida - Master of Science - 5/2007

Major: Agriculture

GPA: 3.86

Relevant Coursework: Plant Physiology I, Plant Physiology II,

Statistical Methods, Advanced Production of Greenhouse and Nursery

Crops, Propagation of Horticultural Crops, Horticultural Plant

Morphology and Identification, Entomology in Floriculture, Graduate

Survey of Biochemistry.

University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science - 5/1997

Major: Biological Sciences

GPA: 3.65

Honors: cum laude

Relevant Coursework: Chemistry Fundamentals I, Genetics, Chemistry

Fundamentals II, Biological Diversity, Ethno Botany, Physics I,

Organic Chemistry I, Principles of Ecology, Organic Chemistry II,

Immunology, General Entomology, Limnology, Biochemistry I, Molecular

Cell Biology, Animal Physiology, Embryology.

JOB RELATED TRAINING

Florida Pesticide Applicator's Training

Federal Phytosanitary Export Certification

AFFILIATIONS

Florida Nursery and Landscape Growers Association Member

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Master's Thesis: 'In-vitro Application of Colchicine to Induce

Tetraploids in Dieffenbachia x Star Bright M-1'

REFERENCES

Dr. Jake Henny: University Of Florida Faculty

Phone Number: 407-***-****

Email Address: abl0ft@r.postjobfree.com

Diane Mealo: University of Florida Teaching Coordinator

Phone Number: 407-***-****

Email Address: abl0ft@r.postjobfree.com

Christine Davern France: Lake County School District

Phone Number: 352-***-****

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Through my present and previous employment, education and job related

training, I have experience in collecting field samples for processing

and diagnosis, plant pest detection, and federal phytosanitary

certificate issuance. I am familiar with a wide variety of commonly

grown ornamental foliage and agronomic crops, as well as many other

plant related commodities. I am capable of planning and organizing

multiple tasks with efficient use of resources. I am very familiar

with the operation and management of a commercial greenhouse. I have

experience in managing a business operation, supervising subordinates,

and delegating work responsibilities. I am proficient in computer

applications such as Microsoft's Excel, Word and Power Point. I am

interested in new plant cultivars and protecting plant breeder's

rights. I am currently studying for the exam to become a registered

patent agent to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark

Office. I would like to specialize in plant patenting.

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