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Nichole Edelman

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Fairview Park, Ohio 44126 *******.*******@*****.***

Education:

Masters of Science 2011-2013

Ohio State University- OARDC Wooster, Ohio

Major: Horticulture and Crop Science

GPA 3.23

Relevant Coursework: Seeds Longevity, Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, Advanced Crop Physiology, Methods in Manuscript Writing, Field and Crop Ecology

Bachelor of Arts 2005-2008

Hiram College Hiram, Ohio

Major: Biology Minor: Art

GPA 3.32

Relevant Coursework: Molecular & Cellular Biology, Genetics, Marine Biology, Organic Chemistry 1, Calculus based Physics 1, Intro to Archeology, Systematics of Vascular Plants, Plant Physiology, Invertebrate Zoology, Evolution, and APEX (Senior Seminar) researching Carboniferous Plant Fossils of the Midwest

Notre Dame College 2004-2005 Major: Biology Minor: Art South Euclid, Ohio

Relevant Coursework: Biology 1 & 2, Chemistry 1 & 2, Calculus 1 & 2

Relevant Skills:

Creating research proposals- collecting relevant literature, developing initial procedure/proposal, experimental design

Conducting research- setting up experiment, conducting research, lab work, taking pictures, data collection and statistical analysis, reaching conclusions

Presenting research and teaching - writing reports, publications, power point presentations, presenting information to others in an efficient manner based on audience background

Experience working in a greenhouse, lab, and field propagating plants from seed or cutting, watering, pruning, mixing fertilizer, general greenhouse maintenance and seed saving, use of dichotomous key to identify plants

Utilizing software programs- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Acess), Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), and ImageJ analysis software, some experience with Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator, JSTOR/ literature search engines, Internet, Email

Experience:

Greenhouse Manager 07/2015-current

Crop King Lodi, Ohio

Supervising support staff- motivate coworkers, initiate and update procedures tracking spraying, maintenance, pests and diseases, and how solutions were obtained in the greenhouse

Daily maintenance of hydroponic greenhouse- pH/EC checks, fertilizer mixes, clean house

Horticulture- sow, cultivate and harvest lettuce, peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes for display greenhouse

Teaching- assist in educational grower workshops, presenting information, giving tours

Blog- write short articles promoting products, summarizing research, updating on relevant news.

Research- variety trials, compare new varieties to current commercial varieties in established hydroponics systems, trouble shoot customer problems, diagnose problems based on information provided by text and pictures taken by customers

Experimental Researcher/ Seed Buyer 01/2014- 07/2015

The Chef’s Garden Huron, Ohio

Create experiment proposals- collect and summarize literature on growing conditions and special requirements for experimental and current plants (vegetable and edible flowering plants) to initiate better rooting, flowering out of season, or better taste, design field and greenhouse experiments

Conduct research- start plants under various treatments, keep notebooks, analyze data using Excel, write up reports, supervising grower product trials

Horticulture- seed propagation, growing and caring for experimental plants, field cultivation, transplanting, weeding, trouble shooting, scouting and initial disease identification

Chlorine testing, food safety (E. coli and Salmonella testing)

Horticulture Graduate Research Associate 09/2011- 12/2013

Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center- OSU Wooster, Ohio

Create experimental proposals- collect literature on effects of ethylene on common bedding plants, and conditions they were experimented under, design greenhouse experiments to analyze differences in sensitivity to ethylene between different plants, and at different developmental stages for plants in the same family

Conduct research- start plants in greenhouse, expose plants to ethylene at different stages, track physical changes over 1 week, keep notebooks on results, take pictures, analyze data using SAS, write up reports, publications, and presentations

Horticulture/ Lab- seed propagation, growing and caring for vegetable and flowering (specializing in family Solanaceae) plants to mature developmental stage, maintaining greenhouse, media preparation, create stock solutions, autoclaving, use of pipettes

Masters Project: Evaluating seedling and finished plant sensitivity to ethylene

Greenhouse Research Assistant 03/2010- 09/2011

Smithers Oasis Company Kent, Ohio

Conduct research- analyze efficacy of alternative growing mediums for plant propagation, set-up greenhouse experiments, take pictures, evaluate and upload documentation, maintain proper notebook record of data and results, soil testing- pH, EC, and physical properties (using a porometer)

Horticulture- propagation of plants from vegetative cuttings and seeds (ornamental, herb and vegetable crops), watering, mixing fertilizer, and maintaining healthy plants, clean and organize greenhouse

Attend meetings to discuss research, company goals, etc.

Lab Technician 1 09/2009- -5/2010

American Red Cross Cleveland, Ohio

Conduct lab work- processed blood and blood products, labeled products, quarantine contaminated blood donations, daily inventory

Training in dealing with biohazardous materials and waste management

Garden Center Employee 03/2009-11/2009

Petiti’s Garden Center Richmond, Ohio

Horticulture- plant care and maintenance, watering plants

Customer service- interactions, stocking, cash transactions

Lab Technician 10/2008-02/2009

Lubrizol Wickliffe, Ohio

Conducted lab work- Tested oils and lubricants to determine flow rates of the samples when different concentrations of water were present, tested diesel fuel for stability under pressure, used heated oil baths, tested rust and corrosive factors on copper strips ad steel pins when exposed to oil, diesel fuel and other lubricants under heat for an extended amount of time

Present results- kept notebook, analyzed and uploaded results using excel and LIMS software directly to clients by deadlines

Training in dealing with biohazardous materials and waste management

Scene Shop Work Study Student 09/2005- 05/2008

Scene Shop- Hiram College Theater Department Hiram, Ohio

Build sets for the plays put on by the theater department, use of power tools and paint

Art Gallery Assistant 09/2004- 05/2005

Notre Dame College Art Department South Euclid, Ohio

Helped to hang and arrange art pieces for exhibits, assisted at openings

Filed art slides, mixed glazes for ceramics class

Publications and Presentations:

Nichole Edelman and Michelle Jones. 2014. Evaluating ethylene sensitivity within the family solanaceae at different developmental stages. HortScience May 2014 49:628-636.

Nichole Edelman, Bethany Kaufman, and Michelle Jones. 2014. Comparative evaluation of seedling hypocotyl elongation and mature plant assays for determining ethylene sensitivity in bedding plants. HortScience April 2014 49: 472-480.

Michelle Jones and Nichole Edelman. 2013. How to prevent ethylene-related losses during the postproduction care and handling of crops. Greenhouse Management.

Presented at 2012 Annual Horticulture & Crop Science Graduate Student Research Retreat

Won Second Place for Masters Oral Presentation

References:

Michelle Jones Professor, MS Advisor Ohio State University 330-***-****

Vijay Rapaka Research Manager, Employer Smithers Oasis 330-***-****

Prudy Hall Professor Hiram College 330-***-****

Rachel Morris Professor, Employer Notre Dame College 216-***-****

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