Ranny Wilkins
76 Eastern Rd, Geraldton,WA
Summary
Consistently organising tasks with efficiency, working diligently, and adapting quickly to new responsibilities while upholding a strong work ethic. Demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently while maintaining a positive and professional attitude. Actively pursuing new knowledge and committing to ongoing personal and professional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Officer
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Geraldton, WA
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborating with research scientists, growers, and extension officers to plan and deliver research projects.
- Establishing and maintaining experimental field trials, including preparing seeds, conducting germination testing, and ordering trial supplies.
- Undertaking soil sampling, processing plant and soil samples in the laboratory, and conducting a range of soil tests.
- Preparing project data sheets and Implementing field trials.
- Managing data collection, recording and data analysis, and conducting pest and disease monitoring.
- Ensuring compliance with research protocols, biosecurity requirements, and workplace safety standards.
- Providing high-level technical support to externally funded research projects focused on improving crop production, plant health, and soil management.
- Planning tasks and delivering research outputs in a timely and efficient manner.
- Processing harvest samples and analysing grain quality in laboratory settings.
- Assisting in preparing cost estimates for research, diagnostic, inspection, and extension activities, and ordering supplies and equipment as required.
- Supporting scientific paper review and contributing to research documentation.
- Performing routine maintenance of laboratory, field, and experimental equipment.
- Maintaining collaborative networks with Research Scientists, Technical Officers, and Research Field Operations Officers.
- Developing and strengthening relationships with stakeholders, community members, and industry groups.
- Providing communication support and contributing to industry development and extension activities.
- Responding to customer enquiries on specialised technical inspection matters.
- Participating in the implementation, review, and evaluation of operational procedures.
- Handling herbicides, fungicides, and other hazardous substances in accordance with safety procedures and regulations.
- Supervising, training, and supporting technical assistants and casual staff.
- Processing procurement through financial systems and performing data entry and data analysis.
- Actively participating in corporate and organisational development initiatives.
Senior Forestry Technician
Quintis Forestry Ltd
Kununurra, WA
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Implementing the Regional Pest & Disease and Masto Program
- Assisting Forester with making treatment management recommendations based on results
- Implementing an IPM (Integrated Pest Management) practices
- Ensuring forest is maintained to company standards and protected with the management of the plantation surveillance teams
- Managing Forestry Field Technician and Quintis contractors to complete various Pest & Disease and Masto projects
- Assisting in weed monitoring
- Conducting timber harvest monitoring
- Conducting plant health monitoring and Masto termite treatment across Quintis Sandalwood estate
- Responsible & accountable for Field surveillance programs related to Pest and Disease
- Responsible for collecting nutrients/ diseases/ chemical residue samples for diagnostic
- Responsible & accountable for Quality Assessment monitoring of post-treated areas assessed by contractors
- Responsible for weekly reports to the Forester
- Conducting chemical trials
- Assisting Senior Forester in ‘starting Fertilizer application' project for seedling
- Assisting Entomologist or Ecosystem Specialist with spotting; finding, and gathering evidence of the new invasive and other new pests within the plantations
- Working with research and operational staff in the application of recommended methodologies to improve the health of Quintis Sandalwood plantations.
- Collected data on tree growth, disease, and other factors to inform long-term forest management strategies.
- Checked timber stands to assess sales volume and potential quality and marked timber for harvesting.
Technical Assistant Agronomy
Quintis Forestry Ltd
Kununurra, WA
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Conducting regular forest health surveys across all Quintis plantations
- Pest & Disease monitoring across all Quintis plantations
- Managing and leading six casual workers to complete Masto Termite Treatment Program across all Quintis plantations
- Conducting Quality Assessment of post-treated areas assessed by contractors
- Assisting Senior Agronomist in projects related to Pest & Disease
- Gathering, organising and distributing technical documentation and preparing weekly reports
Education
Cert III - Horticulture Science
North Regional TAFE
Kununurra, WA01-2020
Bachelor of Communications - Marketing Communications And Public Relations
University of Bina Nusantara
Jakarta, Indonesia09.2014
Skills
- Effective time management
- Strong organizational abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Team leadership
- Proficient in computer applications
- Collaborative teamwork
- Detail-oriented approach
- Adaptable to change
- Reliable and accountable
- Versatile capabilities
- Quantitative assessment
- Documentation expertise
Personal Information
- DOB: 13/11/1991
- Citizenship: Australian
- Languages: English & Indonesian (Bahasa)
- Interests: Fitness, Travel and Nature walks
Certification
- Project Management
- Drone Remote Pilot License (ARN: 1212619)
- First Aid
- Horticulture
- Public Speaking
- Chainsaw Operator
- VOC Operates Light Vehicle
- VOC Road Terrain Vehicle
- VOC Undertake Manual Handling
- Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical Users
- Plant Health Australia
- Plant Biosecurity Australia
- Reporting a suspect Emergency Plant Pest
- Hazardous Chemical for Manager
- Occupational Health and Safety Fundamental
- Duty of Care for Managers and Supervisors
- Risk Management for Managers and Supervisors
- Forest Health Surveillance
- Forest Biosecurity
- Agriculture Biosecurity
- Statistic
- Plant Pathology
- Incident Investigation
- Barista
- Predicta-B Root Disease Risk Management
References
1. Andrew Blake, Senior Research Scientist at DPIRD
Ph: 08 9956 8564 or 0400 642 102
Email: Andrew.Blake@dpird.wa.gov.au
2. Dr. Stephen Davies, Principal Research Scientist at DPIRD
Ph: 08 9956 8515
Email: Stephen.Davies@dpird.wa.gov.au
Timeline
Technical Officer
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
09.2022 - Current
Senior Forestry Technician
Quintis Forestry Ltd
05.2020 - 08.2022
Technical Assistant Agronomy
Quintis Forestry Ltd
05.2017 - 05.2020
Cert III - Horticulture Science
North Regional TAFE
Bachelor of Communications - Marketing Communications And Public Relations
University of Bina Nusantara