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experienced section grower/horticulture professional with a solid understanding of greexxxxxxouse and nursery operations.  exceptional skills in implementing biological and chemical plant and pest control methodologies to optimize growing results.  hands-on experience in propagating vegetative annuals and weaning tissue culture plantlets, while conducting comprehensive testing and experiments to improve the quality of the product.  eager to integrate education, skills and experience toward supporting the goals of a progressive employer in a propagator position.  core competencies include:

   knowledge of plant nutrition/pathology

   pesticide management/application procedures

   persuasive and effective communicator

   monitor, record and observe growth activity

   interpret and report comprehensive data

   effective watering, soil testing and spraying

2009 to present:  d.s. cole growers- loudon, xxxxxx

section grower/ propagator

   maintain oversight for a 1 acre greexxxxxxouse propagation area that transitions into a 4 acre plot of plant production; ensure proper irrigation and pesticide applications to produce optimized growing environments.

   spearhead a transition to loose soilless media from preforma for young plants, resulting in significant cost savings and in increase in plant quality.

   effectively designed a successful pgr system allowing for exxxxxxanced bedding plant growth, reducing pinching and plant loss.

   design and deploy experiments to improve the overall quality of the plants; leverage strong knowledge of horticulture principles to propagate vegetative annuals and wean tissue culture plantlets.

   consistently produce a high quality plant material , and continually improve the quality of plants produced.

2008 to 2009:  university of xxxxxx

greexxxxxxouse assistant

   contributed toward the maintenance and operation of the greexxxxxxouse; performed irrigation, potting and pinching of crops.

   assisted customers in making the appropriate selections, and utilized strong knowledge of plants and maintenance to answer questions.

   contributed toward effectively maintaining and beautifying the grounds around the thompson school.

2005 to 2008:  d.s. cole growers

production/cutting crew

   performed generalized production work including potting, spacing, and pinching plants.

university of xxxxxx - associates degree, ornamental horticulture