Lucas Richardson

Agronomic Research Specialist

Evansville, Indiana, United States

About

I collaborate and work with farmers, agronomist, sales professionals, engineers, seed scientists, data scientists, HSE partners, to implement precision planting, remote sensing, and data collection technologies to drive our companies initiatives while continuing to gain new skills, develop and grow.

Experience

  • Agronomic Research Specialist at Bayer Crop Science
    Aug 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

  • Monsanto Company (Evansville, Indiana Area)
    • Agronomic Research Specialist
      Jun 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

      Precision planting, GPS novice,Weed science novice and Chemical applicator, Plant Health and disease inoculations, disease ratings, disease scouting, soil sampling are some of the tasks that I perform in my current position.

    • Research Assistant
      Aug 2012 - Jun 2017 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      I am in charge of multiple Soybean, and Corn yield trial projects, chemistry trials, plot maintenance, note taking, soil and tissue sampling and data analysis. I also have experience in ISO and QMS quality management systems to ensure our quality standards are always met. I also manage multiple safety programs. I have my OSHA 10 and My OSHA 30 certification. I also manage the preventative maintenance for our field equipment and fleet vehicles.

  • Operations Manager at The Brickman Group
    Apr 2009 - Aug 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    I managed multiple projects from hardscapes, irrigation installs and repair, to softscape, and snow removal. My largest project was at Eli Lilly working on a 1.1 million dollar bid install. Here I worked with superintendents, safety managers, project leads on a daily basis to ensure quality and project completion. I also managed an onsite 3-4 acre nursery, and the daily safety of my crew. I also had the opportunity to learn how to read construction plans, and maximized efficiencies while keeping quality to highest standards.

  • Merchandiser/Counselor at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
    Aug 2006 - Jan 2007 · 6 mos

    My goal was to council customers on our products and and explain the benefits of using our products compared to our competitors products. I also kept our shelves stocked and faced properly as well as putting up end caps and assist in marketing our products according to the stores policies as well as complying with Scott's marketing program.