1. CHRIS LAWSON
36874 N. Berkshire Dr. Madera, CA 93636
Cell: 2094710662
bearlaw09@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Extensive experience as a Field Checker and Scout with Mid Valley Agriculture Services in Linden, CA and as the Gar
Tootelian Fellow for Gar Tootelian, Inc. in Reedley, CA. My duties included pest recognition and trap maintenance in a
farming environment. I have above average computer skills having used Microsoft Power Point and Excel in past work
through inputing of data such as trap counts. I am a hard worker always willing to go the extra mile to make sure a job is
done proper and well.
HIGHLIGHTS
Knowledge of pests on various types of crops Computer skills related to Microsoft Word, Excel,
Experience collecting samples based on a and Powerpoint
regimented guideline (Soil and Leaf) Detail-oriented
General knowledge of trap building, placement, and Hard Working
maintenance
Extensive work with Corn, Tomatos, Grapes, Beans,
Apples, Peaches, Walnuts
EXPERIENCE
GAR TOOTELIAN INC./ FRESNO STATE
Reedley, CA
Field Checker/ Fertilizer Crew Member as the Gar Tootelian Fellow 05/2014 to 09/2014
I worked in co-operation for Fresno State and Gar Tootelian Inc. as a field checker and a Fertilizer Crew Member. My
duties included checking the traps and scouting the orchard and vine crops at the Fresno State Farm and servicing
equipment and filling orders at the Fertilizer Department at Gar Tootelian's main plant in Reedley, CA.
MID-VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
Linden, CA
Field Checker/ Field Scout 04/2008 to 08/2012
Duties included placement and management of traps for various pests as well as scouting various crops for pests and
occasional collection of tissue and soil samples for testing. Trap management included counting of pests, replacing the
bottoms of traps, and replacement of pheromone lures.
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATEOF ARTS: AGRICULTURE 2012
San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA, US
PLANT SCIENCE
Fresno State University, Fresno, CA
REFERENCES
Bill Thomas, PCA
Mid-Valley Agricultural Services, Inc.
(209) 608-2384
(former supervisor)
Anthony Guido, PCA
Mid-Valley Agricultural Services, Inc.
(209) 608-1172
(former supervisor)
Eric Van Groningen, PCA

2. Mid-Valley Agricultural Services, Inc.
(209) 605-6892
(Part-Time supervisor)
Dave Marler
Gar Tootelian Inc.
559-908-9866
(Program Advisor)