Christopher Grove
Pretoria
Summary
Developed essential skills in professional horticultural environment, including plant care, soil health management, and pest control. Adaptable and keen to transition these skills into new field, leveraging experience in maintaining healthy plant growth and ensuring high-quality yields. Prepared to bring strong work ethic and practical expertise to new and challenging role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Grower
Norman Keil Nurseries
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in horticulture.
- Assisted in the selection of high-quality seeds and propagules to ensure optimal plant performance.
- Reduced water waste by utilizing efficient drip irrigation systems tailored to specific crop needs.
- Increased overall crop quality by closely monitoring plant development stages and making necessary adjustments.
Grower Team Lead
Schott Nurseries
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed effective pruning strategies, leading to healthier plants with increased fruit set and yields.
- Enhanced crop yield by utilizing advanced growing practices and maintaining optimal environmental conditions.
- Coordinated effectively with sales representatives to forecast crop availability accurately and meet customer demands consistently.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that enhanced employee productivity, reduced waste, and ensured consistent product quality.
- Ensured high-quality produce with meticulous attention to harvest timing and post-harvest handling procedures.
- Utilized integrated pest management strategies that minimized pesticide use while ensuring optimal crop protection from pests and diseases.
- Disease control, chemical applications, machine operations
Skills
- Integrated pest management
- Water management
- Pruning techniques
- Equipment/Machine Operations
- Communication (verbal and writing)
- Soil inspection and optimization
- Shipment and dock management
- Farm equipment operation and maintenance (boom sprayers, sweeper)
- Weed management
- Irrigation management (repairs and maintenance)
- Soil preparation, mowing, harvesting, seeding, planting, propagating, cultivation, fertilization
- Ball and burlap
- Crop rotation planning
- Plant disease identification
- Fertilizer, pesticide, herbesite, fungicide
- Soil health monitoring
- Greenhouse climate control
- Plant nutrition management
- Horticultural tools
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Hand and power tools (welder -Co2 and stick)
- Straight box truck operator
- Plant labeling
- Cultivation
- Drill auger and loader operater
- Multitasking
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Assistant Grower
Norman Keil Nurseries
02.2023 - 10.2024
Grower Team Lead
Schott Nurseries
02.2022 - 10.2022
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