Benjamin Pierce
Aberdeen,ID
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking to start a new chapter and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Horticulture Technician
University Of Idaho Research/Experiment Ext Center
Aberdeen, ID
04.2013 - Current
- Carefully maintained plant health through watering and proper fertilization to minimize losses and waste.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs and plants.
- Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Applied pest control substances to eradicate weeds and other pests affecting plant life.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
- Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Assisted in farm animal branding, dipping and shearing.
- Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Identified weeds, pests and plants to determine application and selection of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
- Aligned projects and daily activities with company vision, strategies and tactics.
- Branched farm out into new areas by adding tours, special events and customer activities.
- Led team of several skilled and unskilled farm and Horticultural personnel.
Ranch Hand
Arrow 7 Cattle Co.
Aberdeen, ID
01.1997 - 04.2013
- Cared for about 500 cows and calves by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
- Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Supervised ranch hands and livestock handlers.
- Reported any property damage or concerns to supervisors and completed requested services to resolve.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
Education
Associate Degree In Agriculture Technology - Agriculture Operations And Related Sciences
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06.2009
Horticulture Operations And Management
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, IDSkills
- Tree and Plant Care
- New Plantings Management
- Basic Repairs
- Lawn Maintenance
- Applying Fertilizer
- Preventative and Routine Maintenance
- Landscape Maintenance
- Nurseries and Outdoor Gardens
- Hand and Motorized Gardening Tools
- Horticultural Design
- Plant Selection
- Sprinkler Systems
- Foliage Removal
- Worksite Safety
- Weeding and Watering/Water Conservation
- Creative Solutions
- Team Communication
- Horticulture Knowledge
- Greenhouse Management
- Plant ID
- Seedling Cultivation
- Project Deadlines
- Pruning and Maintaining Trees
- Team Goals
- Irrigation Techniques
- Cultivator and Tiller Operation
- Plant Health Inspections
- Agricultural Practices
- Harvesting Seed and Transplanting Seedlings and Plants
- Laboratory Techniques
- Soil Preparation
- Monitor Growth
- Irrigate Fields
- Tractor Operation
- Landscaping
- Project Planning
Accomplishments
- Achieved satisfaction through effectively helping with conservation efforts through participation in the experimentation and propagation of drought tolerant plants for landscaping.
- Collaborated with team members in the research and conservation efforts of Native Plants department .
- Supervised staff members.
- Achieved success by completing various tasks and experiments with accuracy and efficiency.
- Release of researched and standardized plants for public and private landscape and nursery use.
Timeline
Horticulture Technician
University Of Idaho Research/Experiment Ext Center
04.2013 - Current
Ranch Hand
Arrow 7 Cattle Co.
01.1997 - 04.2013
Associate Degree In Agriculture Technology - Agriculture Operations And Related Sciences
Spokane Community College
Horticulture Operations And Management
Brigham Young University - Idaho
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