Jessica Sullivan Email & Phone Number

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

As a Supply Manager in the Berry Category, I specialise in developing accurate volume forecasts for raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. By analysing key factors such as crop yields, weather patterns, and market trends, I ensure our supply chain is well-prepared to meet future demand. My work helps optimise resource allocation, reduce waste, and drive operational efficiency.Also, I successfully integrated new growers into our supply network, enhancing production capacity and market reach, particularly in Coffs Harbour. These efforts have improved profitability and strengthened our market position. Additionally, I focus on maintaining high-quality standards and strategically positioning our products to maximise returns, contributing to sustainable growth in the competitive berry market.

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Coffs Harbour, Australia

A senior horticultural role, focused on planting and canopy management for the 96ha of raspberry and blackberry substrate production at Corindi, NSW. The designing of the total planting requirements for blueberry and Rubus at Corindi, NSW, to ensure key production timing is met and plant health is optimised

Coffs Harbour, Australia

A leading role in the day to day operational management of hydroponic raspberry horticultural growing systemAssisting with the hydroponic nutrition program and agronomy, including daily monitoring of the daily EC and drainage parameters Collecting samples and conducting tests on plant health and fertigation samplesMonitoring and reporting on Pest & Disease issuesAssisting and contributing to the overall Integrated Pest Management strategyConducting various research and experiments for the improvement of farming systems and plant health

Havelock North, Hawke'S Bay, New Zealand

Provide technical support for the apple breeding programme, specifically physiological responses of new pipfruit cultivars associated with fruit development, ripening and postharvest treatmentsExecute project planning, trial establishment, and project management Apply instrumental and sensory assessments to measure fruit quality Calibrate, maintain and repair laboratory instruments and equipment Assemble and maintain an inventory of supplies for the postharvest laboratoryAssist in the preparation of client research reports including the preparation of data for statistical analysis as well as producing tables, graphs and presentations Organise and supervise assistants in the field and during laboratory assessmentsMaintain the highest health and safety standards for the laboratory and within orchards

Hastings, New Zealand

Provide technical, analytical and administrative support to the Blueberry production and postharvest management teamSet up and controlled trials of production and postharvest storage treatmentsProduced weekly reports on costs and production figures Managed the introduction and trial of a harvest tracking system that utilised infield technology to record harvest volumes. Observed and tested the system before presenting the findingsDeveloped and implemented an advertising campaign for new casual workers while also developing an orientation package for new casual workers

Christchurch, New Zealand

Part of the crop production and management team; harvesting, training, planting roses and orchids. Monitoring temperature and environment of glasshouse, monitoring and managing pests and diseases

Auckland, New Zealand

Harvested tomatoes and prepared shipments for transportTrained plant stem structures while operating a hydra ladderMonitored pests and diseases by visually assessing traps and making records of pest numbers

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Horticulture

Graduate Dipolma In Business Studies, Management