About Me
I am a Senior Grower and Production Manager with over 12 years of proven experience in agronomy, specializing in Cuttings Mother Stock Production and Propagation of annual and perennial bedding and pot plants, and briefly in the vegetable seed production sector.
I am a BASIS and FACTS Qualified Advisor.
Highlights of my experience include:
• Implementation of phytosanitary measures under Greencare policy that has ensured production of clean cuttings that meet market statutory standards like USDA, MPS-GAP, Fair trade, Global Gap and KEPHIS
• Implementation of Elite standard phytosanitary measures under Greencare policy that has ensured certification of Pelargonium USDA under Ralstonia Exclusion program, Dianthus offshore USDA certification and production of Solanacea family crops like Petunia and Calibrachoa.
• Developed different fertilizer recipes for different crop requirements.
• Implemented an IPM policy for pest control that incorporates biological and plant resilient products that are cost and environmental-sustainable.
• Implemented plant growth regulator requirements that has ensured production of cuttings that meet the market quality standards.
• Developed quality specifications for the different crops and implemented quality control protocol to ensure products meet client quality specifications.
Skilled in leading, mentoring, and developing teams through training, performance appraisals, and motivational strategies that drive productivity and engagement.
I am now looking for a new position in a company where I can utilize my knowledge and experience gained to grow a company and at the same time develop my career.