Anthony Bonino
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling and farm labor requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with a diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing efficiency and productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Irrigation Manager and Assistant Farm Manager
Farming First Holdings, LLC
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock fertilizer and chemical levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
- Regulated watering and fertilizing schedules to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Led team of 10 to 50 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
Inventory Control Intern
Laurel Ag & Water
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management accuracy 20%.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Modified and implemented system to track and monitor incoming, outgoing and on-hand inventory.
Greenhouse Manager
Sage Farms
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained irrigation and fertilization system of two 2,000 square foot hydroponic greenhouses.
- Managed IPM program for said greenhouses
- Performed disinfection and cleaning of all greenhouse material including grow towers media strips, and all tools.
- Executed harvest, sale, and delivery of fresh products to local clients.
- Oversaw growth, planting and maintenance of all greenhouse plants.
- Monitored watering times, soil conditions and plant positions and made informed adjustments in response to weather conditions.
Harvest Intern
Talley Vineyards
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Preformed leaf and petiole samples of all vineyard blocks; maintained spreadsheets to accurately track all data collected.
- Gathered random fruit samples for each block to accurately gauge fruit ripeness.
- Worked alongside harvest crews to ensure high fruit quality before sending it to clients.
- Assisted vineyard manager with daily tasks including cleaning trash in vineyards, monitoring irrigation systems, and scouting for pests and diseases.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
Student Assistant
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Measured, mixed and applied fertilizers and herbicides to citrus and avocado trees
- Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork in harvesting of avocados and citrus; aided in development and planting of new avocado orchard
- Served as irrigation technician for orchard; monitored and repaired broken emitters, micro sprinklers, and spaghetti
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
Farm Hand and Sales Associate
LJB Farms
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted in receipt and delivery of purchases and sales; assigned with delivery of product within 50-mile radius
- Managed sanitation protocol for food safety and oversaw organic certification program through SQFI
- Supervised successful production of Anaheim peppers; created and implemented fertilizer and irrigation schedules.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences, Fruit and Crop Science
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2022
Skills
- Government Regulations
- Equipment Operation
- Hydroponics Maintenance
- Production Operations
- Pesticide Application
- Crop Health Management
- Harvest Planning
- Fertilizer Scheduling
- Management Support
- Inventory Management
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Irrigation Manager and Assistant Farm Manager
Farming First Holdings, LLC
06.2022 - Current
Inventory Control Intern
Laurel Ag & Water
02.2022 - 06.2022
Greenhouse Manager
Sage Farms
09.2021 - 02.2022
Harvest Intern
Talley Vineyards
05.2021 - 09.2021
Student Assistant
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
10.2019 - 04.2021
Farm Hand and Sales Associate
LJB Farms
01.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences, Fruit and Crop Science
California Polytechnic State University
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