Matt Davis Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Schomberg, Ontario, Canada

Oversaw horticultural needs of 200 acres of wholesale nursery. Hired, trained, and managed multiple teams of nursery workers, advised upper management on horticultural systems and protocol. - Managed growth of a wide variety of ornamental crops from potting to sale- Developed, scheduled, and implemented irrigation, Climate control, fertilization, and pruning programs to maximize crop health and saleability- Coordinated complete IPM programs for all crops including scouting, tracking, cost efficiency assessment, preventative and curative chemical application or bio pest management for any relevant pests and diseases.- Trained and Supervised teams of both seasonal employees and temporary foreign workers with varying daily tasks- Managed propagation programs from growing/selecting mother plants, cutting, sticking, and growing to viable plugstock. - Operated various machinery including but not limited to skid steer, forklift, bobcat loader, front end loader, etc.- Oversaw production lines of Seasonal arrangements in the off season, as well as aiding in snow removal.- Integral part of inventory, record keeping, and internal logistic systems- Active member of the health and safety committee - Received “international growers of the year” award by the AIHP

Niagara Region Ontario

Skilled merchandiser at contracted retail garden centers (Home Depot, Rona, Costco), lead liaison to several nurseries and greenhouses supplying/servicing perennials, annuals, tropicals, bulbs, and ceramics.- Order, track, manage and display nursery stock for retail marketplace across district.- Product, fixture, and area maintenance and upkeep- Coordinate team members’ duties and oversee completion.- Determine work priorities, plan schedules, deliveries/receiving, inventory management, trend analysis- Pest and disease inspections/management, and notifications to suppliers.- Utilize hands-on, innovative, visual merchandising techniques to create clean, attractive and desirable displays.- Direct liaison with and between suppliers, retailers, and customers.- Provide advice and know-how to customers and garden center employees

Brantford Ontario

Huntsville Ontario

- Maintained and managed woodshop and its supplies and equipment. - Supervised and managed a safe environment. - Developed and led workshops for junior and senior campers.- ESL teacher, supervisor, and counselor for international students. (Winter offseason)

Uxbridge Ontario

- Greenhouse production, gardener, stock handler, inventory control, and labourer. - Managed the propagation and care of horticultural and aquatic stock.- Servicing, development, and installation of ponds, fountains.- Maintained display gardens, ponds, aquatics equipment, and general facilities.- Customer Service and sales of fish, plants, pond supplies and general garden décor/merchandise.

Goodwood Ontario

Diploma, Greenhouse Technician, Honours

Education record