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Blake Ferguson

Windsor,CA

Summary

Motivated and highly professional Viticulturist/ Vineyard Manager with 4 years experience in the wine industry. I am a conscientious and hard working team player seeking to help improve farming practices with the changing climate and the challenges the industry is facing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Area Manager

Redwood Empire Vineyard Mgmt, Geyserville
Geyserville, CA
06.2020 - 09.2022
  • Oversaw daily operations on 1,200 acres, primarily in Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill, and Anderson Valley
  • Managed 8-13 hand crews as well as tractor operators throughout growing season. Supervised 180 personnel on a daily basis
  • Assisted other Area Managers in Dry Creek, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Mountain, and Bennet Valley.
  • Proficient with client relations, minimizing costs, consulting with owners, grower representatives, consultants , PCA's/CCA's as well as winemakers to provide the best service possible
  • Provided a positive attitude, which improved the morale of our employees and my peers

Assistant Winemaker/ Vineyard Manager

Mount Avoca Vineyards
Avoca, Australia
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • Worked at a family owned organic vineyard, I was involved in all winery and vineyard activities.
  • Developed a strong foundation in organic farming and winemaking techniques.

Harvest Lab/ Viticulture Tech

St. Francis Winery And Vineyards
Santa Rosa, CA
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • I worked closely with Winemakers and Enologist staff and became proficient in all winery and vineyard protocols.

Data Collection Internship

Ferrari Carano Vineyards and Winery
Healdsburg, CA
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Under direction of vineyard liaisons, I assisted with data collection and making informed decisions regarding crop estimates.

Education

B.A - Viticulture

California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
12.2020

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Sustainability
  • Organic Farming
  • Canopy Management
  • Pruning
  • Vine Training
  • Irrigation
  • Fertilization
  • Cultivation
  • Pest Control
  • Data Collection Software
  • Mechanized Agriculture/ Operation
  • Interest in new and improving technology
  • Safety procedures
  • Scouting
  • Training Crews, Operators, Interns
  • Logistics

Timeline

Assistant Area Manager

Redwood Empire Vineyard Mgmt, Geyserville
06.2020 - 09.2022

Assistant Winemaker/ Vineyard Manager

Mount Avoca Vineyards
02.2020 - 05.2020

Harvest Lab/ Viticulture Tech

St. Francis Winery And Vineyards
07.2019 - 01.2020

Data Collection Internship

Ferrari Carano Vineyards and Winery
05.2016 - 08.2016

B.A - Viticulture

California State University - Fresno

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