Justin Maness

Experience

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  Center for Environmental Farming Systems

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Intern

  - Researched Extending Tomato Production through the use of high tunnels- Worked on the Center's research farm, toured organic and conventional farms around North Carolina- Attended lectures on sustainable agricultural techniques- Taught a Junior Master Gardeners course on gardening and nutrition to elementary school children

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  La'akea Community Farm

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern

  - Participated in classes concerning animal systems, ongoing and special care, breeding and conscious harvest, and alternative energy- Practiced propagation, transplanting, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and seed saving- Worked with a rich variety of tropical and temperate foods as well as medicinal plants- Came together for daily check-ins and a weekly heart-share, where we practice listening and speaking from our deeper selves- Attended a series of classes in the powerful practices of non-violent communication and peer counseling Show less

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  Eurofins Agroscience Services

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Intern
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  Bartlett Tree Experts

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

  Arborist/Climber

  -Preformed all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader or designated supervisor-Participated in all Safety Training Sessions-Learned to identify all Trees and Shrubs common to the service area-Developed and demonstrated understanding of tree growth, sound tree risk assessment skills, equipment inspection skills, and proper application of approved knots-Demonstrated and practiced proper climbing techniques and procedures as well as proper rigging techniques Show less

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  Eurofins Agroscience Services

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

  Research Technician Ecotoxicology

  -Completed study/trial activities according to protocol, GLP, SOP and Sponsor’s requirements. Including study set-up and conducting, electronic or paper field notebook entries, collection of raw data, Quality Assurance activities, reports and data submission.-Assured accurate and complete collection of study data and report timely to Sponsors.-Attended continuing education training for professional development to improve expertise in pesticide handling, pest management, and test system refinement-Assured safe use and provide training of equipment, machinery and/or vehicles -Provide coordination and training of interns -Insect pollinator research and bee keeping Show less

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  Pollinator Partnership

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  U.S. Bee Buffer Field Research Intern

  -Primary staff for plant-pollinator interaction data collection; including richness and abundance, specimen collection, and site characteristic monitoring (plant identification and photographs)-Followed Sampling Protocol provided by Project Supervisor-Monthly data transmission to project supervisor-Interviewed US Bee Buffer project participants-Garden Maintenance of two 2014 pilot planting sites

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  Buddha Bee Apiary

  Mar 2016 - now

  Owner

  We are Buddha Bee Apiary and we bring the ‘buzz’ to your backyard. We are passionate about our pollinators and strive to bring the magic of bees and beekeeping to folks across the triangle. Through our Host-A-Hive program, we install and maintain bee hives in a number of residential neighborhoods across the Triangle in an effort to bring education and experience with honeybees to folks who might otherwise never experience it. We believe that education and experience in our program can create more pollinator advocates in our local area. Not to mention that we have a lot of fun while we do it! Show less

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  Bee Downtown

  May 2016 - May 2018

  Lead Beekeeper / Director of Community Development

  - Recruited new sponsorships with local businesses from first contact to contract completion and invoicing (BlueCross Blue Shield, Burt's Bees, Precision Bioscience, IBM, etc.)- Managed Community Apiary Tours and achieving increased attendance (3x) and increased revenue (2.5x) in the course of 1.5 years.- Designed and developed Bee Downtown Best Practices Handbook.- Advertised, interviewed, hired, and trained new team members.- Designed and implemented Data Tracking Documentation on local apiaries.- Managed data collection of 100+ Colonies while maintaining <20% Colony Loss Rate.- Designed / Developed Hive Reporting Feature delivered to client seasonally- Delivered over 45 Continuing Education Presentations focusing on Honeybee Challenges and Urban Beekeeping Opportunities to ages K - 60+.- Resource Management: Aware of costs and assists in controlling costs related to own work- Prepared grant applications for The Bee Downtown Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.- Annual Mentorship of local beekeepers from "new-Bee" to seasoned Beekeepers (2-4 years experience). Show less

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  BASF

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Scientist - Seed Solutions & Biologicals

  - Create and standardize new protocols in biologicals lab to be used company wide- Conduct R&D investigating novel bio-insecticide compounds and their associated IP landscape- Facilitate 3rd party lab testing, tracking progress of ongoing trials, summarizing results, and reporting to appropriate stakeholders- Bioassay preparation, set up and evaluation of new insecticide chemistries and formulations for utility against urban/rural insect pests