DANIEL HENDRIKS
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Dedicated grower offering 21 years of horticultural experience, natural leadership talent and good understanding of business operations. Proficient in managing diseases and plants, optimizing growing conditions and scheduling care activities such as watering and fertilizing. Looking to apply knowledge and abilities to challenging, growth-oriented position.
Well-versed in propagating all types of flowers, trees and shrubbery with both traditional and organic approaches. Accustomed to strategically analyzing problems, uncovering cost savings and streamlining processes. Highly adaptable, team-oriented and self-motivated.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Cannabis Grower
Phytochem (Pty) Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained.
- Installed irrigation systems, rock gardens and ponds to simplify watering needs.
- Utilized proven methods for watering and fertilization to minimize plant losses while maintaining plant health.
- Applied pesticides to prevent insect infestation.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Met delivery trucks and quickly unloaded materials, supplies and other items for prompt logging into inventory.
- Meticulously oversaw various cultivation stages for different trees, shrubs and plants to maximize growth.
- Supervised work of 3 nursery and greenhouse team members caring for 200+ plants at once, in 5 different grow rooms.
- Cared for and maintained plants in different climate-controlled areas.
- Kept greenhouse clean, neat and well-organized to maximize productivity and professional appeal.
- Cultivated, tended and harvested cannabis crops.
- Positioned and regulated plant irrigation systems, monitored operations and adjusted computer and manual controls to achieve optimal flows.
- Conferred with horticultural experts to plan and implement facility updates focused on expanding offerings, increasing productivity and improving revenue.
- Applied expertise to grow clone-cubes, clippings, bulbs and seedlings.
- Checked factors such as water pH, applied chemicals and growth enhancing substances, and used organic methods depending on specific crop and customer demands.
- Feminized Seed Breeding with colloidal silver.
Cannabis Grower
Self Employed
01.1993 - 10.2019
- Outdoor cannabis cultivation.
- Indoor cannabis cultivation.
- Hydroponic systems assembly.
- HPS and LED light installation.
- Custom soil preparation.
- Liquid nutrient customization.
- Climate control systems installation.
- Clone and cutting preparation.
Fitness Instructor
Various Gyms
01.1991 - 12.1992
- Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Promoted a positive workout environment by fostering strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced overall client fitness levels with targeted strength training and cardiovascular exercises.
- Adapted instruction to accommodate special needs, disabilities and physical limitations.
- Train with track and field athletes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Uitzig High School - Grade 10
Elsies River11.1990
0647972892
References - Winston Erasmus - Director -Phytochem
Malmesbury, South AfricaSkills
- Cleaning skills
- Soil preparation
- Disease management
- Soil evaluation
- Pest prevention
- PPE use
- Organization
- Working collaboratively
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Work ethic
- Irrigation
- Cultivation
- Harvesting
- Balancing reservoirs
Timeline
Cannabis Grower
Phytochem (Pty) Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2024
Cannabis Grower
Self Employed
01.1993 - 10.2019
Fitness Instructor
Various Gyms
01.1991 - 12.1992
High School Diploma -
Uitzig High School - Grade 10
0647972892
References - Winston Erasmus - Director -Phytochem
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