Michael B.

Experience

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  Tractor Supply Company

  May 2008 - Oct 2010

  Sales Team member

  • Assisted Customers • Maintained and organized warehouse • Customer service• Worked closely with store manager while opening a new store location

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  Buckler Maize Genetics Lab

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2013

  Research Assistant

  Researched as a lab assistant participating in crop yield experiments, tasks include extracting plant DNA samples and maintaining plant populations

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  Universität Hohenheim

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Research Assistant

  Organized and conducted an experiment testing the effectiveness of Iron salts in Biogas subtrates to reduce the amount of the corrosive H2S gas

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  BTA Payroll Group

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Summer Sales Associate

  Managed Social media marketing, as well as advertising and gaining new client relations

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  Cornell University Dairy Environmental Systems

  Oct 2012 - May 2014

  Assistant

  • Researched and analyzed digesters to compose in-depth case studies for publication.• Assisted in research pertaining to manure management and farm environmental systems.

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  Exeter Agri-Energy

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Summer Intern

  • Developed daily testing and management protocol for digester operations; which included Ammonia testing and Alkalinity to VFA ratio tests.• Researched the feasibility of using H2S reducing agents; the implemented product reduced levels from 1000ppm to100ppm.• Operated digester/engine to provide coverage during periods of needed supervision and assisted unloading waste deliveries.• Used past experience with digesters to improve digester operations as well as gas and energy production.• Led tours of the facility and spoke to media about plant operations Show less

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  Sunnyside Farms

  Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

  Intern

  Shadowed digester operator, assisting in general maintenance and daily operations. Created profit-loss analysis and preformed an in depth financial audit of manure management portion of the farm.Built a farm digester brochure for use with tours and other public relations purposes.

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  Coldsprings Farms

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Created Excel models to record and document all information necessary in maintaining farm’s Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan, the state required, “Annual Implementation Report” and all other nutrient regulatory documentation.• Maintain precision ag equipment including Greenstar technology as well as Ag-Leader monitors and Claas Cebis Yield monitoring software. • Work with crop consultants and ag scouting agencies to create and ensure adherence to crop health best management practices. • Procured over $30,000 year for the farm through state cost share programs. Show less

  • Anaerobic Digester, Project Manager

    Oct 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Manure Management Specialist

    Jul 2014 - Nov 2016
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  Private Consulting

  Aug 2015 - now

  Manure Management and Anaerobic Digestion Consultant

  • Provided insight and guidance on the development of anaerobic digester projects in the North Eastern United States• Assisted in nutrient reporting for farms in the Chesapeake Bay area• Provided consultation for the exportation of 1,400 tons of poultry manure from the Chesapeake Bay area

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  EnviTec Biogas USA

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Project Manager
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  Natural Upcycling

  Jun 2017 - now

  Director of Operations

  Natural Upcycling is the premier food scraps recovery company in New York and the North East. Operating in 7 states We have the capabilities and knowledge to be your full service provider when it comes to food waste and food recovery.