Brittany Smith

Brittany Smith

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Crop Scout at Agriquest, Inc.

  • Education

    • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Diversified Agriculture

      Activities and Societies: Cattlemen's Association, Ag Business Club, National Agri-Marketing Association

  • Experience

    • Dee River Ranch

      Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
      Intern

      • Served as a ranch hand; gathering and processing 1800 head on cow/calf operation• Performed forage management tasks• Aided and observed in administering medical and general animal needs• Assisted in everyday chores and harvest preparation; including tacking horses, cleaning grain bins, and sweeping crop fields for pests

    • Citrus Research and Education Center/ University of Florida

      May 2012 - Aug 2012
      Intern

      • Gathered specimens from citrus research trials to conduct experiments• Extracted DNA for further analysis in psyllid and greening research• Compiled information from different citrus research trials• Created and administered fertilizers for boron and nutrient trials

    • WINFIELD SOLUTIONS LLC

      Mar 2013 - Jan 2016
      Sales Associate/intern

      •Managed and worked with established specialty and row crop accounts for crop protection products•Actively cold called established and potential customers in local and regional territories•Constructed High Impact Questions to create a comfortable discovery environment for inquiring about satisfaction•Grew sales of leading products for crop protection, seed and fumigants•Scouted crops, pulled tissue and soil samples for crop material recommendations to increase grower’s production•Collected data and provided beneficial feedback for growers throughout the growing season from plots•Built lasting customer sales relations and networking options throughout Florida, Georgia and Kansas•Developed beneficial and promotional material to aid in the selling process•Conducted fertilizer trials for several different crops, increasing sales for Agri-Chem products•Delivered seed, chemicals and fertilizer to growers and cooperatives•Managed Mid-Kansas Cooperative’s satellite office in Onaga, KS Show less

    • J&N Groves

      Jan 2016 - Aug 2024
      Caretaker

      • Applied chemicals and fertilizer in commercial citrus groves• All around caretaking of citrus groves• Plotted new grove for planting of citrus trees

    • Glades Crop Care, Inc.

      Apr 2017 - Feb 2018
      Crop Management Specialist

      • Quantified pests and diseases in a variety of crops• Managed three vegetable growers in South Florida, by providing them with beneficial field reports and best management practices for producing a profitable yield• Performed integrated pest management by measuring the efficiency of pesticides in crops for multiple clients • Completed a six week intense training process to scout crops to the highest level• Trained team members on scouting procedures in various vegetable crops.• Established lasting relationships with clients• Provided clients with data assessments from scouted fields Show less

    • Plant Food Systems

      Sept 2018 - Feb 2021
      Technical Sales Specialist
    • Mayo Ag

      Jan 2021 - Apr 2024
      Technical Sales Representative
    • Agriquest Incorporate

      Aug 2021 - now
      Technical Crop Scout
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Commercial Row Crop Pesticide License

      FDACS
      Oct 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Laborer

      Issued by Babson Park Volunteer Fire Department on Aug 2004
      Babson Park Volunteer Fire DepartmentAssociated with Brittany Smith