Jody Gilchrest

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User Statistical Data Analyst across Multi-Functional areas.

Highly organized, detail oriented, and creative individual capable of rising to the challenge and providing leadership to define problems, identify opportunities, and develop large effective data solutions.

Perform analysis on and with data to assist organizational managers in making informed decisions.

Through knowledge of compensation plans and statistical analysis.

Working with various projects, and functional groups such as transformation, plant analyses, growth facilities on pipeline projects from T0 through T3 across multiple locations and environments.

Excellent presentation skills across global environments.

Growth mindset with a passion for innovation.

Proven ability to interact and provide solutions for all levels of organization while working independently or as part of a team and with a passion for data and helping people.

A visionary with leadership experience conducting research and contributing to research projects, technologies, publications, intellectual property, and trade secrets.

An ability to follow directions and attain/apply knowledge quickly.

Proficient knowledge of SAS, SPSS, R, Word, Excel, Power Point, including Access, and most importantly, a passion for research.

Education

West Texas A&M University GPA 3.90/4.0 Canyon, Texas

Ph.D. in Agriculture Systems August 2017

West Texas A&M University GPA 3.88/4.0 Canyon, Texas

M.S. in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science December 2012

West Texas A&M University GPA 3.95/4.0 Canyon, Texas

B.S. in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science December 2010

Experience:

Clovis Community College January 15, 2021-current

Designed a plant science class in Canvas.

After only one year, I was given additional teaching assignments which include designing an animal science class in Canvas with knowledge of Blackboard through Amarillo College.

Richardson Seeds, Inc, a Division of NuFarm Americas Vega, Texas

NuFarm Americas April 24, 2013-Febuary 1, 2021

Sorghum Breeder R&D Analyst

Analyzed Yield and Trait Data through SAS, SPSS, R, and Excel.

Achieved local & global R&D alignment and engagement through contribution to planning and execution of nurseries, trials, and projects aligned to NuFarm ambition goal, brand, and culture.

oDrive efficiency in R&D systems and process. Manage and develop projects for work at Vega.

oDeveloped pipeline plan for the new germplasm through the Re-instated Sorghum Conversion Program.

Selected sorghum hybrids with insect and disease resistance across all locations and trials.

Negotiated contracts for sorghum trials in EEUU and South America for consistency and dependable results for statistical analysis.

oOptimized trial designs at each location and for each service provider to maximize accuracy and provide least cost to NuFarm.

oCreated a template for standardized trait data collection and measurements for all nurseries, trials, and projects.

Collaborated/Implemented 4000 rows in the Vega Sorghum Nursery using GIS modeling system.

Assisted Lead Sorghum Breeder in organizing, bagging, crossing, and management of the Vega Sorghum Nursery.

Assigned to work closely with Dr. Fred Miller for 2 years learning lines and new material.

Mentored summer help for techniques on plant breeding for efficiency and purity.

West Texas A&M University Canyon, Texas

Graduate Assistantship Spring 2011-Fall 2012

Introductory Plant Science Lab Instructor. Spring 2011

Introductory Soil Science Lab Instructor. Fall 2011- Fall 2012

Experimental design and Statistical analysis.

Soil/plant sampling and irrigation of field experiment for a grant from the Ogallala Aquifer.

GIS soil mapping.

Electron Microscopy and particle size analysis using soil as a medium.

West Texas A&M University Canyon, Texas

Research Assistant August 2009-Fall 2012

Researched greenbug biotypes, on sorghum, under three different photoperiods.

Oversaw laboratory and greenhouse.

Planted and evaluated hundreds of sorghum genotypes for resistance to greenbug biotypes E & I.

Sampled sorghum panicle caterpillars in the field for a grant from the Sorghum Checkoff Board.

B&G Cattle Hereford, Texas

Owner/Operator May 2004-May 2007

Optimized inventory by monitoring for product shortages and ensuring efficient service usage.

Increased profit margins by tracking inventory to ensure least cost production.

Identifying/doctoring sick cattle, shipping, and receiving cattle.

Amarillo Children’s Clinic Amarillo, Texas

Pediatric Phone Triage Nurse November 2002-December 2005

Managed Physician’s schedule.

Assisted patients over the phone.

Patient care.

Presentations

Center of Sorghum Improvement Seminar; K-State University, December 2017

“Evaluation of Partially Converted Lined from the Re-instated Sorghum Conversion Program for Early Testing.”

West Texas A&M University, May 2016

“Inheritance and Effect of Height Genes in Sorghum”

ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meetings, October 2012

“Effect of Fertility Source and Irrigation Levels on Forage Sorghum Production and Quality”

Second Annual Agricultural Consortium of Texas Research Symposium at Texas Tech University, April 2012

“Effect of Fertility Source and Irrigation Levels on Forage Sorghum Production and Quality”

West Texas A&M University Student Research Conference, April 2012

“Effect of Fertility on Sorghum (Sorghum: bicolor) at Varying Irrigation”

National Entomological Society of America, November 2010

“Effect of Photoperiod on Greenbug (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on Sorghum”

8th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium, October 2010

“Effect of Photoperiod on Greenbug (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on Sorghum”

Southwestern Branch of ESA, April 2010

“Effect of Photoperiod on Greenbug (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on Sorghum”

Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America and Great Plains Sorghum Conference, August 2009

“Effect of Photoperiod on Fitness of Greenbug, Schizaphis graminum, Biotypes on Sorghum”

Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America student competition, August 2009

“Effect of Photoperiod on Fitness of Greenbug, Schizaphis graminum, Biotypes on Sorghum”

National Entomological Society of America, December 2009

“Effect of Photoperiod on Fitness of Greenbug, Schizaphis graminum, Biotypes on Sorghum”

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