Olivia Reynolds

Experience

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  Reynolds Farms LLC

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2021

  Farm Worker

  •Managed input costs, storage fees, transportation, and marketing of grain•Accurately recorded daily business transactions in Excel and ensured bills were paid in a timely fashion•Operated farm equipment with extreme care and precision •Drilled soybeans at the correct depth for optimal plant development

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  Adams Central High School

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Career and Technical Education Department Business Intern

  •Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets, using various Google Suite applications, and assisted in the organization of fundraising events

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  Purdue University Agronomy Center for Research and Education

  Oct 2021 - May 2023

  Wheat Research Technician

  •Prepared the spring crossing block for winter wheat from vernalization to emasculation and performed genetic crosses•Labeled and strategically arranged soft red winter wheat samples, grown in greenhouses, to be shipped to the USDA for DNA analysis •Conducted accurate measurements and flagged fields to ensure that wheat test plots were planted correctly

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  Advance Trading, Inc.

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Commodity Trading Intern

  •Utilized various trading platforms to accurately place futures and options trades for customers to hedge their physical risk exposure in the grain market•Analyzed risk in various research projects, focusing specifically on drought conditions in the Western Corn Belt and transportation for commodities in the U.S. •Developed presentations of market recommendations to share with customers during weekly conference calls

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  ADM

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Commodity Trader Intern

  •Merchandised corn and soybeans from producers along the Mississippi River and adjusted basis levels to accurately reflect local markets•Carefully analyzed logistics by calculating truck and rail freight rates and FOB values to identify cost-effective transportation methods for commodities•Developed a thorough understanding of crush capacity and ownership for the Mankato Soy Processing Facility