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John Tinsley

Poquoson,VA

Summary

My goal is to work to eliminate food insecurity both here and abroad to the best of my abilities. I have done that through holding many positions such as a horticulturalist, seed breeding and experimentation, agricultural coding, and many other positions. I also volunteer extensively in multiple food pantries and other volunteer programs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Employee and Researcher

Virginia Tech Applied Research
08.2024 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with both faculty and peers, contributing to an inclusive campus culture.
  • Served as a reliable resource for both students and staff by sharing knowledge and expertise in a variety of subject areas.
  • Assisted office guests with finding correct personnel and rooms for appointments and inquiries.
  • Worked efficiently to handle routine office needs and important tasks for special projects.

Student Employee

Virginia Tech Applied Research
09.2023 - Current

This job involves coding and transcribing entries from students who participate in agriculture or plant related experiment programs. I also assign themes to many of these codes.

National Gaurd

Department Of Defence
04.2021 - Current

I do drills one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. These drills involve anything from equipment maintenance, operation of heavy vehicles and machinery, and many other tasks.

Internship Student

Olde Farm Golf Course
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
  • Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Plant Science

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05.2026

Skills

  • Small group leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Disciplined work ethic

Accomplishments

I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2019. I was elected to the Undergraduate Student Senate in 2022 and 2023-2024. I am an E4 in the US Army. I was inducted in a service fraternity for some time in 2023.

Hobbies:

I have a variety of hobbies to include reading, playing guitar, and others

Timeline

Student Employee and Researcher

Virginia Tech Applied Research
08.2024 - Current

Student Employee

Virginia Tech Applied Research
09.2023 - Current

Internship Student

Olde Farm Golf Course
05.2023 - 08.2023

National Gaurd

Department Of Defence
04.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Plant Science

Virginia Tech
John Tinsley