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Megan Lawrence

Megan Lawrence

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Support Rep at Syngenta

  • Education

    • Murray State University

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Agronomy and Crop Science

      MSU Agronomy club Treasurer: May 2014-Dec. 2014MSU Agronomy Club President: Jan. 2014- Dec. 2015 Member of The Agriculture Leadership Council at Murray State University

    • Murray State University

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Science - MS Agronomy and Crop Science

      Gained a greater understanding of biotechnology and agribusiness, as well as research methodology as applied to agriculture. Thesis: Soybean Cyst Nematode Populations as Influenced by a Non-Treated Soybean Crop, a Fluopyram-Treated Soybean Crop and a Non-Host Corn Crop

  • Experience

    • Gander Mountain

      Dec 2012 - May 2013
      Sales Associate

    • Murray State University

      May 2013 - Dec 2015
      Pullen Farm Student Assistant

      • Maintain all outdoor beds, as well as arboretum appearance and farm greenhouses• Assist 4H students in studying for vegetable/nursery/ornamental plant materials competition• Sow corn for educational popcorn plot for Fall on the Farm event• Label 1000+ perennial plants in arboretum as an educational aid to faculty students and visitors

    • University of Kentucky

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Cooperative Extension Intern

      • Prepared programs for public education on integrated pest management and diseases• Aided in trapping and identifying the Spotted Wing Drosophila in McCracken County• Collaborated with homeowners to diagnose plant problems and to identify insects for pest control • Completed lab paperwork and forwarded specimens and soil samples to lab • Assisted in making recommendations on soil samples for fertilization

    • Wheat Tech Inc

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      Summer Intern

      Collaborated with research team on stand counts and disease ratings on wheat, corn, and beansResearched two types of irrigation probes and created a presentation comparing eachAssisted with scouting 2500 acres of beans in Lewisport, KY to discover insect and disease issuesGained experience in chemical mixing and application and became more knowledgeable with active ingredients and modes of actionPlanted beans, harvested wheat and collected samples for protein testing

    • TapLogic, LLC.

      Jan 2016 - Nov 2016
      Sales

      • Championed all products and services offered by TapLogic• Established, serviced, and maintained accounts through communication with customers and potential customers • Resolved customer issues by investigating problems and communicating with customer service • Demonstrated products at trade shows to develop new customers and connections and to assist existing clients • Enforced product pricing throughout the year while considering grower offers and issues.

    • Ag Connections

      Nov 2016 - Feb 2018
      Support Specialist

      • Supported growers with technical difficulties, and helped troubleshoot computer issues • Assisted with the installation and setup of farm management software • Trained growers on the use of software and enabled them to use products efficiently • Assisted AgriEdge Specialists with any issues or questions they had concerning Land.db • Traveled to assist specialists in-field to communicate software capabilities with key accounts

    • Syngenta

      Mar 2018 - Sept 2019
      AgriEdge Specialist

      • Collaboratively lead the development and implementation of the AgriEdge program across Syngenta • Empowered farmers to make better decisions through the integration of data, analytics, and agronomic expertise • Developed compelling ROI messages using Syngenta agronomy and digital programs • Leveraged ROI message effectively with all stakeholders during crop planning and field-level profit discussions • Trained retail partners to utilize AgriEdge in a way that bolstered trusted advisor relationships with their customer• Implemented the successful launch of any new Syngenta technology for WHL Show less

    • NewSpring Church Kansas

      Sept 2019 - Aug 2021
      Next Step Assistant Coordinator

    • Syngenta

      Dec 2019 - now

      • Manage and maintain pre-commercial proof of concept experiments within the territory/project scope• Consult with, coach, and coordinate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle • Delivered a new experimentation process leveraging feedback from DAS Marketing and stakeholders• Spearheaded the enhancement of the stage gate process for Technical Team activities• Communicate EOY results with upper management and appropriate stakeholders• Collaborate with upper management and DAS Marketing to determine project go-to-market potential Show less

      • Technical Agronomy Support Representative

        Nov 2023 - now

      • Technical Lead, Digital Ag Solutions

        Oct 2021 - Jan 2024

      • Independent Contractor

        Dec 2019 - Oct 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Environmental Services Certified Private Applicator

      Kentucky Department of Agriculture