Name: Rachael Beyer   Title: Germplasm Program Assistant Organization: USDA-ARS-MWA-PIRU Role/Crops/Team: Rachael's responsibilities include providing support in student hiring and management of student records; assisting in curatorial research projects; assisting in the processing of germplasm requests; entering passport data into GRIN; providing auxiliary support for processing time and attendance; fulfilling purchasing needs; maintaining accurate records of staff meetings, inventories, and personnel; as well as supporting general staff requests. Special Interests: Rachael is interested providing quality assistance to the staff and students at the station. In particular, she is committed to providing staff with improved access to and availability of office supplies and equipment, a reduction in general paperwork, and swift responses to specialized requests. She is also working to create a smooth application process for student hires. Education:   AAS Horticulture, Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO, 2006. Employment History: 2006-Current: Germplasm Program Assistant, PIRU, USDA-ARS, Ames, Iowa.   2005-2006: Test Lab Manager, AeroGrow International, Boulder, CO.    2002-2005: Lead Server, Turley's Restaurant, Boulder, CO   2000-2001: Records Clerk, Lehigh Valley Homecare and Hospice, Allentown, PA.   1998-1999: Duty Controller, Yokota AB, Japan.   1996-1998: Medical Records Clerk, Whiteman AFB, MO.