Desiree Stalbird
Vehicle Operator & Field Technician
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About
Detail-oriented professional with a Certificate in Wildlife Management and extensive hands-on experience in agricultural operations, equipment handling, and vehicle navigation. Proven track record of high situational awareness, critical-thinking reflexes, and strict adherence to safety protocols across variable road surfaces and weather conditions. Reliable and adaptable with a strong background in technical research support, precise data logging, and safe mobile operations.
Experience
Student Research Worker at TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (2023-05 – 2026-03)
- Assisted in Plant Propagation: Supported the breeding and growth of fruit and vegetable varieties for specialized environmental studies.
- Technical Research Support: Performed precise laboratory measurements and specimen weighing to maintain strict data integrity for university research.
- Field Data Collection: Conducted systematic soil sampling and monitored plot health; maintained meticulous technical logs for the research team.
- Horticultural Experiments: Aided researchers in executing complex grafting experiments and documented plant development variables.
- Irrigation Control: Managed water schedules and system maintenance for research plots to ensure experimental accuracy.
Team Member at TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. (2019-10 – 2020-03)
- Customer Support: Provided technical product knowledge to customers regarding livestock feed, fencing, and agricultural supplies.
- Inventory & Safety: Managed inventory accuracy and ensured sales floor safety and organization.
Maintenance/Janitor at UVALDE COUNTRY CLUB (2018-06 – 2019-08)
- Grounds Maintenance: Maintained facility grounds and provided high-quality service in a professional environment.
- General Upkeep: Handled varied outdoor tasks to ensure smooth daily operations
Delivery Driver / Transport Specialist at RUNNERS UNLIMITED (1994 – 1997)
- Executed reliable, time-sensitive delivery routes for family business, ensuring strict adherence to traffic laws, punctual arrivals, and secure cargo handling.
- Maintained sharp situational awareness, rapid hazard response, and split-second critical-thinking reflexes while navigating complex regional road networks and all-weather conditions.
- Performed rigorous pre-trip vehicle inspections, verifying mechanical readiness, tire health, and safety compliance prior to operation.
Education
Certificate in Wildlife Management – SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE (SWTJC) (2022-08 – 2023-06)
Undergraduate Coursework in Botany, Biology, and Wildlife Propagation – SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE (SWTJC) (2022-08)
Restaurant Management Degree (2017)
General Education Development (GED) (2016)
