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Irvington, New York, Us

-Work daily with network of seven DWC and NFT gutter system greenhouses across the US. In addition to preparing for the launch of several more 8 acre GA MGS greenhouses, doubling acreage in the next year.-Assist growers in manipulation of climate systems to achieve energy and crop goals.-Provide detailed analysis and recommendations, site visits and crises response.-Organize third party training sessions for grow teams.-Moderated panel between Priva and Hoogendoorn at Indoor Ag Con 2024 on 'The Power of Predictive Growing in CEA.'-Daily use of Priva, Let's Grow, Hoogendoorn and other software. IA modulation in IIVO. -Continually learning and growing

Irvington, New York, Us

-Responsible for managing research and development greenhouse as a whole including facility operations and management, research pipelines, OPEX and CAPEX, climate and crop control etc.-Created prototype NFT and DWC systems to trial multiple hydroponic applications and conditions.-Negotiated and commissioned new climate controller Hoogendoorn IIVO, sensors, high CFM HAF's and a multitude of other GH improvements to drive successful and reliable experimentation.-Constant facility maintenance and improvement, vendor relations and relationship building. Negotiating existing service contracts and new equipment/process comparative quotes.-Attend trade shows and visit RD facilities to network and explore potential collaborative relationships.-Assist researchers in forming experimental protocols using previous management, RD and horticultural knowledge/experience. Present quarterly results to leadership and cross functional partners.-Responsible for communicating daily with other departmental stakeholders to ensure successful operation of systems, experimental scheduling, resources, CAPEX projects etc. -Gaining proficiency in Hoogendoorn and Let's Grow software controls, brief use of Wadsworth control software.

Irvington, New York, Us

-Daily use of climate control software (Priva office, Priva operator, Let's Grow, Luna) to control 2 acres under glass DWC lettuce production. Revised and formulated seasonal heating, cooling, misting, CO2 and other strategies. -Facilitated and improved cross functional relationships such as with operations, sales, research and development. -Constantly running trials to be ready to switch to most efficacious seed densities, grow cycles, germination length based on sales and plant physiological requirements. -Attended GLASE 2023 6 week climate control module hosted by Cornell University CEA program. -Daily maintenance of RO, fertigation skid, misting and oxygenation systems amongst other common greenhouse equipment. Quick reactions to out of spec pond metrics, Priva errors, airlocks in pipes, edgeburn remediation, dissolved oxygen drops, pythium outbreaks, water sample analysis etc. Intimate relationship with maintenance team, work daily with prioritization and impacts to crop health and yields. -Manage seeding department and personnel. Provide mentorship and guidance to apprentice growers. -IPM control and utilizing network of greenhouses to weekly discuss and brainstorm around common issues, upcoming weather events, climate control strategies etc.-Worked closely with food safety and quality dept. (FSQ) on several audits to ensure grow team is meeting and exceeding expectations.

Marysville, Ohio, Us

-Assist in the formulation and biological testing of plant care team portfolio projects (nutrition/controls). Utilizing years of experience in the green industry and formal education to push innovation and claim possibilities.-Follow established methods, good research and laboratory practices (GRP, GLP). -Initiate and maintain lab stability trials according to GLP, plant biology trials according to GRP.-Statistical analysis of data collection (Growth indices, SPAD, Flower QTY, root rating etc.) with Minitab and ARM software. -Present and prepare research results and research planning to R&D leadership, marketing and regulatory teams. -Submit soil samples, foliar samples, OMRI and EPA compliance samples, coliform/pathogen test,TCLP and other heavy metal test. Work weekly with regulatory, analytical lab, and supply chain for state and federal submissions. Check return results and input into SAP.-Run competitor biology experiments, look for innovation opportunities and create subsequent screening trials for existing product enhancement with marketing and management alignment.-Backup waste coordinator for Marysville Research and Development locations. Participate and test in annual EPA hazmat and hazmat disposal course.

• Interviewed, trained, oversaw nursery crew for 17-acre facility. Delegated out daily tasks and handle conflicts proactively. Dealt with outside vendors, nursery and plant patent inspectors and any violations or concerns. Worked with walk in landscape designers, landscapers and homeowners on plant pathology principles, plant selection, as well as scheduling and facilitating nursery/landscape services.• Daily responsibilities also included scouting, pruning, up-potting, fertilizing, drenching, covering greenhouses, digging trenches, laying pipes, spraying, string trimming, tilling, irrigation, operating tractors, bobcat, ditch witch, plant labelling/pricing, landscape deliveries and installations etc.• Established and maintained an integrated pest management program (IPM). Implementing a preventative industrial spray schedule, scouting, various cultural and mechanical controls for the IPM.• Worked with the company landscape designers to ensure nursery stock met client installation schedules; troubleshoot pest or physiological problems with plants in designs; ensured constant propagation of commonly used specimens. Maintained one of the largest collections of Hostas in central Ohio. Over 3,000 species of plants cared for.• Compiled standard operator procedures for nursery work and safety.• Annually involved in Home and Garden show downtown. Facilitated late winter forcing -manipulating plants lifecycles via controlled environments for event designers desired physiological states. • Mentored new horticulture graduates.

• Interviewed, trained and managed supervisors, laborers, growers, and order pullers spanning 5 greenhouse ranges and peak season 20+ employees. Lead industrial annual production of hanging baskets, seasonal annual combo pots, bulbs, poinsettias, chrysanthemums, kalanchoe, calla lilies and many more. • Received and organized daily shipments of plugs, trays, pots, bales of media etc. • Managed growing operation in our ‘blooming plants’ greenhouse • Daily activities ranged from drenching, scouting, pruning, constant propagation, transplanting, watering/fertilizing, spacing, manipulating photoperiods through drape systems and lights, operating the forklift, tractor, scissor lift, electric pallet jacks, pulling orders etc. • Large scale pesticide and growth regulator applications, beneficial insect and biocontrol methods. Monitored plant health daily and formulated IPM strategies. Responsible for documenting treatments and flowering dates on each groups corresponding crop card. Ran test trials on new varieties and evaluated propagation success rates, blooming color and density, existing species selection and known production/pathology issues. • Attended monthly Bureau of Workers Comp. meetings and worked with PayChex on our safety manual and program to meet OSHA requirements.• Held OSHA required annual training seminars and tests on all our equipment and pesticide safety practices for the entire company.• Communicated daily with owner, marketing, and head grower regarding production/staffing needs, production innovation, and overarching growing schedules. Identified and mentored temp workers and new graduates into supervisory roles. Participate in OSU Career Fair.• Visited multiple plug supplier greenhouses in Michigan to evaluate controlled production environments. Attended Cultivate for advanced greenhouse production and IPM seminars. Evaluated new varieties to source out known problematic varieties in production.-QCOM environmental / fertigation controls.

• Removal of Canadian Thistle infestation. Planned, installed and maintained a multitude of perennial beds focused on pollinators and client’s thematic goals. • Achieved Monarch Waystation certification for the property in 2017, assisted in the housing and releasing of butterflies.• Diagnosed and solved pest issues.

• Assist in academic research and commercial plant production. Sowing seeds, transplanting, planting plugs and cuttings, fertilizing, general greenhouse work until graduation.

Used GIS to map the trees at the Greenlawn Cemetery which houses some of the largest and oldest trees in central Ohio.Tree ID, pest ID, measuring DBH of each tree, logging potential issues with existing trees in GIS, or proposing removals due to safety concerns.

• Pruning, mulching, edging, tilling, safety, leaf blowing, general landscaping, event set up and promotion. Using equipment such as industrial mowers, skid steers, string trimmers etc.• Woody plant accessions, DBH measurements, assessing health, botanical names and tree mapping with GIS.• Working with adults with developmental disabilities in the Horticulture Therapy Gardens• Involved in the planting and judging of the annual cultivar trial gardens and the 2016 Cultivate reception.• Website and social media maintenance (adding content, fixing problems, marketing and promotion) • Involved in construction and hardscape renovation processes such as renovating the stone labyrinth in the Lane Avenue Gardens.• Pesticide applications. Received necessary Categories 3A, 6A, 6C, CORE O.D.A. License 137823

Hilliard, Oh, Us

• Oversaw and gave quarterly performance reviews and mentorship to third shift production and machine operators. • Operated complex machinery including cranes, 50-600 gallon VAT machines, industrial laundry machines with 20 step programs, counterbalance forklift and boiler maintenance. • Impeccable attention to detail and GMP due to active dying cross contamination, chemical safety with hazardous chemical measurement and applications and high production demands.• Used internal CPU program Hercules to track goods throughout production lifecycle / inventory / make production notes. • Daily EOD recapitulation of production numbers, personnel issues, machine issues etc. to other department leads, owners and supervisor. Ensured a smooth transition to first shift with update on active machines, dye times in cure room and often mechanical room issues.

 Ran second shift production, honed independent work skills, and leadership skills “Mix” (mix ingredients of ice cream \ sorbet in ten gallon cans to be turned into ice cream that shift) “Pull” (put liquid ice cream from Mix into machine and add ingredients / chocolate chips and create ice cream) “Pack” (Hand pack ice cream made by pullers into pints, 7oz’s, half gallons etc. put finished crates in walk in freezer for distribution) Maintaining a positive, productive work force and environment; enabling smooth transitions between 1st and 3rd shift, extended shifts dedicated to “deep cleans”. Signing invoices and putting away orders in the warehouse. “Sundae Service” (Driving the Graeter’s van to events and setting up sundae bars, promoting new flavors etc.) “Special Items” Helped the special items department when they needed it, creating and decorating pies and cakes, sorting out and labeling candy etc.

Bs Horticulture, Advanced Greenhouse Production And Public Horticulture

Game And Simulation Design