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Anthony Condray

Paragould,AR

Summary

Dynamic Agronomist with expertise in soil analysis and plant health management from Adam's Nursery and Landscape and Black Gold Farms. Proven ability to implement sustainable practices and provide tailored plant nutrition recommendations. Strong organizational skills and adaptability enable quick learning and effective problem-solving in diverse environments. Committed to enhancing plant vitality and soil integrity.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurseryman

Adam's Nursery and Landscape
03.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for the propagation and cultivation of ornamental plant varieties to merchandise to the public.
  • Provide recommendations for the reconstitution of soil through amendments and soil nutrients based on soil structure.
  • Employed daily scouting system to monitor cultivar/plant health. Reported any concerns to the lot crew responsible for prevention and treatment.
  • Provide plant nutrition recommendations to customers to properly maintain plant health to prevent disease.
  • Assist customers with plant issues ranging from disease and pest identification, to proper maintenance from planting to established plants.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Freight to Sales

Big Lots
04.2024 - 02.2025
  • Responsible for all incoming freight and inventory control thereof.
  • Performed inspection of all goods being delivered, assured products met company standards.
  • Participated with a diverse group of individuals to meet time constraints related to the unloading and sorting of goods received.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Intern Agronomist

Black Gold Farms
01.2023 - 05.2023

Performed soil analysis tests to gauge the soil nutrient composition to determine and create a nutrient plan for the production season.

Created nutrient application schedule to be applied during the production season at precise timings to minimize loss of nutrients and reduce overall costs of fertilizer applications.

Oversaw the quality control of arriving seed potatoes from suppliers to ensure all company standards were met, including temperature, seed size and density, and pathogen free.

Oversaw that safety standards and ppe were utilized by individuals during the preparation of seed and application of herbicides and pesticides.



Welder 2

American Railcar Industries Inc.
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Passed Level 3 welder exam upon initial hiring.
  • Responsible for the calibration, operation, and preventative maintenance of a submersible arc welder in the production of hopper rail cars.
  • Operated subarc welder to fabricate varying sizes of railcar walls to production standards.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated various gas cutting jigs in the fabrication of bottom seals applied to hopper railcars.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Completed welding projects using gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Education

Plant And Soil Science; Agronomy And Horticulture

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05-2023

Associate of Science - Plant And Soil Science

Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR
12-2020

Skills

Understanding of the biological, chemical, and physical properties of soil and how these interact with plant processes

Knowledge of sustainable practices with soil and the application of erosion control to reduce the loss of chemical fertilizers and maintain a healthy soil structure by reducing top soil erosion

Utilization of tools to measure nutrient density, soil compaction, soil structure, and methods on how to manipulate soil to achieve desired soil tilth

Ability to self teach and quickly learn new processes or theories and apply them to real world settings in a timely manner

  • Data collection
  • Data entry
  • PPE use
  • Record keeping
  • Critical and analytical thinking skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • GIS/GPS
  • Drone technology
  • Skid steer operation
  • Statistical analysis

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Outstanding Graduating Sr. in spring of 2023 as a non-traditional student with numerous academic awards and achievements.
  • Retained in excess of $10,000 in ornamental horticultural assets with proper scouting for pests, disease, and nutrient deficiencies 5 months.
  • Successfully implemented a drone scouting system using thermal imaging to identify problems areas in field, hastening the scouting process of 1300 acres of tuber crops, resulting in great savings in cost and time.
  • Successfully regenerated dead soil by sourcing sustainable and renewable organic matter into a minimal till system, resulting in an ecological reconstitution of the soil by creating vast mycelial networks supporting micro-organisms.
  • Established a shallow root vegetation system on a north facing, 57% grade on a recent home build with perennial varieties to considerably reduce erosion and diminish the need for maintenance.

Certification

  • International Certified Crop Advisor - No Expiration
  • NACE Level 1 - Soon
  • FAA Part 107 - Needs Renewing



Timeline

Nurseryman

Adam's Nursery and Landscape
03.2025 - Current

Freight to Sales

Big Lots
04.2024 - 02.2025

Intern Agronomist

Black Gold Farms
01.2023 - 05.2023

Welder 2

American Railcar Industries Inc.
08.2009 - 06.2012

Plant And Soil Science; Agronomy And Horticulture

Arkansas State University

Associate of Science - Plant And Soil Science

Black River Technical College
Anthony Condray