1. CHRIS LAWSON
18553 Road 17, Madera, CA 93637
Home: 209-471-0662
chris.lawsonCCA@gmail.com
Extensive experience as a Field Checker and Scout with Mid Valley Agricultural Services in Linden, CA and as the Gar
Tootelian Fellow for Gar Tootelian, Inc in Reedley. My Duties included pest recognition and trap maintenance in a farming
environment. I have above average computer skills having used Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, 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 gets
done right. At AGQ Labs I actively worked with growers to provide them with sampling plans that would allow them to
start a fertilizer plan and make adjustments based on the analysis conducted. I also provided consultation on crop nutrition
and interpretation of results when requested. In my most recent work experience I helped the manage the CRM program
with the sales team, estimated quotes, and began to take an active role in assisting growers on their irrigation automation
and remote sensor software.
Implementation of Client Relationship Management
Program and experience helping a sales team to
manage their leads
Experience working with growers to build sampling
programs for their ranches
Experience consulting growers on crop nutrition and
providing them with analysis interpretation
Knowledge of pests on various types of crops
Experience collecting samples based on a distinct
guideline (Soil, Leaf, Well water)
General Knowledge of trap building, placement, and
maintenance
Extensive work with corn, tomatoes, wine grapes,
beans, apples, peaches, and walnut
Light experience on training growers on a SaaS
platform
Detail oriented
Hard Working
01/2018 to 05/2018
WISECONN USA
Fresno, CA
Sales Representative
Managed current and new leads for the entire sales team using the Zoho CRM program. Was tasked with learning and
consulting growers on the Company's SaaS program related to irrigation automation and remote sensor monitoring to
improve the customer's experience. Part of my responsibilities were also to create quotes for prospective deals brought in
by the sales team for growers and and irrigation companies.
06/2016 to 08/2017
AGQ LABS USA
Oxnard, CA
Field Sales Agronomist - Central California
Primary duties included speaking with prospective customers about their current agronomic practices and nutrient plans as
well as working with existing clients to improve their yields and the quality of their cropping systems. Sampling plans and
overall strategies were made based on the information and concerns of the growers. Such plans were made using a
combination of soil, water, and tissue samples that would allow us to see the current fertility of a field and then monitor it
throughout the season thus allowing us to make adjustments to the fertilizer plan as needed. My secondary duties included
the compilation of sales targets and companies of interest using various sources.
04/2016 to 05/2016
DENELE ANALYTICAL
Turlock , CA
Lab Technician
Duties included the collection and preparation of tissue, soil, and manure samples for lab testing which included checking
in, labeling, grinding, and storing said samples before tests were run. Brief training in the preparation of manure and soil
samples for total kjeldahl nitrogen and ammonia testing as well as the implementation of testing on said samples.
05/2015 to 07/2015
JM LORD INC. SCIENTISTS
Fresno, CA
Field Sampler
Duties included the collection of tissue and soil samples from given fields for the purpose of processing them to determine
the nutrient values within the sample. After collection all samples were documented and processed based on the tests to be
run, the grower, and the crop type.
GAR TOOTELIAN INC. / FRESNO STATE
SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
2. 05/2014 to 09/2014
Reedley , CA
Field Checker/Field Scout
I worked in cooperation for Fresno State and Gar Tootelian Inc. as a Field Checker and Fertilizer Crew Member. My duties
included checking the traps and scouting the orchard and vines at the Fresno State Farm for one day a week. The other days
of the week I worked at Gar Tootelian's facility in Reedley where my duties included filling fertilizer tank orders and
servicing equipment as part of the Fertilizer Crew.
04/2008 to 08/2012
MID-VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
Linden, CA
Field Checker/ Field Scout
Duties included the placement and management of traps for various pests as well as scouting of various crops for pests and
occasional collection of tissue and soil samples for testing. Trap management included counting of pests, replacing trap
bottoms, and replacement of pheromone lures.
2012ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: AGRICULTURE
San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA
2015BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: PLANT SCIENCE-PLANT HEALTH
Fresno State University, Fresno, CA
Certified Crop Advisor - Western Region, American Society of Agronomy
Certification #: 507904
Bill Thomas, PCA
Mid-Valley Agricultural Services
209-608-2384
(Former Supervisor)
Dave Marler, PCA
Gar Tootelian, Inc.
559-908-9866
(Former Supervisor)
Kenny Lam, Agronomy Director
AGQ Labs USA
805-799-0480
(Former Supervisor)
Jason Melvin, Vineyard Manager
Zabala Vineyards
831-678-3423
(Client)
Scott Quilty, Vineyard Director
Kendall Jackson Winery-Monterey County
831-821-0733
(Client)
Jeff Rurup, Area Manager
Sun Pacific
559-614-8938
(Personal Acquaintance)
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