J. Clemn Turner

aczlfi@r.postjobfree.com 602-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in laboratory and field research.

• Investigated ecological, soil remediation, and surface and groundwater resources.

• Excellent investigational, analytical, evaluation and research skills.

• Effective communicator including listening, speaking, and writing.

• Experienced in manager/supervisor roles.

• Creative thinker and problem solver.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Research Specialist, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK May 1999-Jul 2011 Laboratory Instructor:

• Lecture and teach an introductory laboratory course in soil science (approximate size: 20 students).

• Teach students fundamentals of soil science including: soil characteristics and formation, minerals and rocks important to soils, soil sampling and soil profiles in the field, soil survey and legal descriptions, soil erosion by wind and water, soil textural analysis, soil physical properties of density and pore space, properties of soil water, soil temp and atmosphere, exchange properties of soils, soil pH and liming, plant nutrients, and fertilizer management.

• Lectured, prepared and setup laboratory exercises, prepared quizzes and examinations.

• I have been the primary instructor five times for this class, but have substituted and helped out innumerable occasions.

Soil and Animal Waste Laboratory Manager:

• Directed the day to day activities of the Soil and Animal Waste Laboratory.

• Analyzed soil, forage, water, and animal waste samples for solids, pH, electrical conductivity, moisture content, total N and C, nitrate, ammonium, ortho-phosphate, and numerous other macro- and micro-nutrients required for plant growth.

• Periodically analyzed for BOD, COD, waste water analysis, E.coli and total coliform tests, and microbial respiration.

• Managing and reporting data:

o Maintained an effective QA/QC program; EPA approved methods and NIST standards were used to assess procedures and test results.

o Compiled data from analysis and computed results. o Cataloged samples for archival storage, and maintained archival storage of data collected from analysis.

o Improved analysis techniques by upgrading and updating equipment and methods used.

• Equipment expertise:

o includes pH, electro-conductivity, and dissolved oxygen meters, automated flow-injection analysis

(FIA), inductively-coupled argon plasma (ICAP), C N analyzer, H2S and NH4 gas analyzers, spectrophotometer, sample preparation equipment (soil grinder, forage grinder, dryers, desiccators), and the Giddings hydraulic soil probe.

• Personnel management:

o Managed 53 individuals which included both undergraduate and graduate student employees. o Supervised and mentored employees in multiple laboratory methods and techniques for proper handling of research samples.

o Regularly conducted training activities in appropriate equipment maintenance, analytical procedures and safety.

• Safety Training Programs:

o Conducted and trained graduate and undergraduate student employees on the safe handling of herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, animal wastes, field equipment and machinery for field research. o Established standard operating procedures in the laboratory to reduce risk of injury and prevent accidents,

o Annually updated MSDS information.

o Regular training for the safe handling of strong acids and other chemicals were routinely performed. o Operational and safety training of sensitive analytical equipment was also completed.

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Senior Research Specialist:

• Supervised all aspects related to the sustained utilization of animal wastes in semi-arid environments, which included the responsibility for research and extension efforts to address the needs of animal waste producers in the southern Great Plains.

• Planned, designed, and conducted multiple field experiments addressing animal waste issues and the efficiency of nutrient use in wheat, corn, sorghum, soybeans, bermudagrass, buffalograss, orchardgrass, and wheatgrass.

• Field research and data management:

o Coordinated implementation of field research, sample collection and processing, data management, and the extension of new concepts to educators and producers including: sampling soils for the evaluation of nutrient status and microbial quantification, measuring bulk density and soil moisture, calculated nutrient requirements based on experimental objectives, and quantified biomass production in research trials.

o Utilized suction lysimeters to monitor nutrient transport. o Diagnosed plant nutrient deficiencies, and formulated strategies to overcome them. Identified insect, weed, and other pest problems and determined the treatment strategies to optimize production. o Used rainfall simulations to demonstrate the effects of infiltration and runoff. o Classified species composition in a native rangeland setting and quantified biomass production, while evaluating spatial deposition of ammonia.

• Personnel management:

o Supervised graduate students research project working on the animal waste project. o This included the assistance in the development, design, implementation, and analysis of the graduate research projects.

o Communicated research results through oral and poster presentations at local, regional, and national meetings.

o Helped and assisted graduate and under-graduate level students write, analyze their statistical data and make presentations.

Rural Carrier Associate, United States Postal Service, Surprise, AZ Apr 2012-Oct 2012

• Provided safe and efficient delivery and collection of the U.S. Mail.

• Sorted mail in delivery sequence, and delivered the mail along an established route.

• Completed the USPS professional driver training program, learning safe driving practices. Sales Associate, Sam’s Club, Grand Prairie, TX Nov 2012-Apr 2013

• Drove sales and the financial performance of assigned area.

• Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Ensured customer needs, complaints, and issues are successfully resolved within company guidelines and standards.

• Responsible for safe, timely removal and disposal of hazardous spills and environments. Door Manufacturing, Western Window Systems, Phoenix, AZ Apr 2013-Apr2014

• Inventoried, catalogued, and controlled storeroom products.

• Assembled custom aluminum doors.

• Adhered to the company motto of Excellence, Innovation, and Partnership. Turf and Soil Specialist, Murray Pest Control, Stillwater, OK Apr 2014-Current

• Drove sales and financial performance of assigned area.

• Applied chemical and fertilizer treatments; calculated chemical/fertilizer rates and treatment concentrations.

• Started new company environmental division. Specializing in hydroseeding and erosional control. EDUCATION:

Master of Science. Plant and Soil Sciences Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. Bachelor of Science. Plant and Soil Sciences Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.

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