I enjoy really getting to know the clients I work with and strive for long-term relationships, where I am an extension of the larger team. I enjoy working with adaptive and responsive teams who aren’t afraid to take risks. I enjoy gaining new insights from my clients and appreciate constructive criticism. I’m passionate about science, and I love breaking down complex stories into more digestible, relatable ones to help connect with target audiences.

Amanda Allworth

I enjoy really getting to know the clients I work with and strive for long-term relationships, where I am an extension of the larger team. I enjoy working with adaptive and responsive teams who aren’t afraid to take risks. I enjoy gaining new insights from my clients and appreciate constructive criticism. I’m passionate about science, and I love breaking down complex stories into more digestible, relatable ones to help connect with target audiences.

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I enjoy really getting to know the clients I work with and strive for long-term relationships, where I am an extension of the larger team. I enjoy working with adaptive and responsive teams who aren’t afraid to take risks.

I enjoy gaining new insights from my clients and appreciate constructive criticism. I’m passionate about science, and I love breaking down complex stories into more digestible, relatable ones to help connect with target audiences.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Account Supervisor - Content Strategist / Copywriter at Exponent Public Relations
September 19, 2016 - March 14, 2021
Collaborated with client teams to define content strategy and execute campaigns; developed, edited, and proofread web, print, and social content for client accounts; conceived content to drive credibility and visibility.
Senior Commercial Agronomist - Mycogen Seeds (Sales & Marketing) at Dow AgroSciences
November 5, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Managed trait development in field nurseries; oversaw breeding activities and biotech trait trials; prepared technical reports and data for product launches.
Senior Field Biologist at Monsanto Company
August 19, 2007 - October 28, 2012
Supported seed and agronomy programs; conducted field trials, data collection, and collaboration with breeders and sales teams to optimize product performance.
Associate Environmental Consultant at Natural Resource Group, Inc.
July 18, 2005 - December 29, 2006
Project manager responsible for obtaining environmental permits for the construction and maintenance of natural gas pipelines Reviewed project specifications for environmental permitting applicability and submitted permit applications to local, state, and federal agencies Managed project budgets and sub-consultant work
Account Supervisor - Content Strategist / Copywriter at Dow AgroSciences
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Collaborated with internal and external client teams to define content strategy and execute implementation. Developed, edited and proofread web, print, and social media content for clients. Developed technical bulletins, press releases, e-communications, and web content to increase sales and brand visibility. Worked with product development and marketing teams to promote new products and services. Published in influential publications (Crop Life, Progressive Farmer, AgWeb.com, AgPro, Corn and Soybean Digest, Wall Street Journal). Developed content for award-winning public relations campaigns; recognized by the National Agri-Marketing Association.
Freelance Agriculture Marketing at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Developed marketing content for agricultural clients, including blog posts, print media, and social media content; built content strategies for client accounts.
Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Virology at Mayo Clinic
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Performed quantitative and qualitative analyses on biological specimens to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment. Calibrated laboratory equipment and maintained strict quality control measures.
Associate Environmental Consultant / Project Manager at Natural Resources Group, Inc
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Responsible for obtaining environmental permits for construction and maintenance of natural gas pipelines; reviewed project specifications for permit applicability; submitted permit applications to local, state, and federal agencies; managed project budgets and subcontractor work.
Biological Aide - Plant Introduction Station at USDA Agricultural Research Service
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Performed field and greenhouse research, including planting, pollinating, harvesting, and seed processing of carrot, melon, cucumber, pumpkin, and squash varieties. Conducted field counts and pollination efficiency; managed data collection and reselection of breeding lines.
Research Associate - Trait Development / Trait Conversion at Monsanto Company
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Planned multi-season trait efficacy testing; screened proof-of-concept trait events in field nurseries; managed planting, tissue sampling, harvest, and seed shipping; collected agronomic data for breeding selections; developed data to evaluate trait performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology at Iowa State University
August 21, 2000 - August 25, 2003
Master of Science in Crop Science at Texas Tech University
August 25, 2008 - August 20, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Biology at Texas Tech University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies at Texas Tech University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Master of Science in Crop Science at Iowa State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Operational Excellence Award
February 1, 2012 - October 20, 2025
Operational Excellence Award
February 1, 2012 - January 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment