Bradley Waller
Tigard,OR
Summary
Agricultural horticulture professional with 20+ years experience in irrigation construction/ service work, and land and property maintenance. Skilled in irrigation design, landscape construction, turf care, plant care, and crop management. Strong background in integrated pest management, crop monitoring, and machinery operation in outdoor environments.
Recognized as a dependable team leader with a positive work ethic and passion for sustainable land practices, biodiversity, clean water and healthy soils.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Irrigation Technician/ Assistant Foreman
Down to Earth Irrigation
Portland, OR
01.2013 - 01.2026
- Installed, maintained, and repaired irrigation systems to ensure optimal functionality in commercial, residential, and agricultural settings
- Follow plans and procedures to ensure proper system performance
- Executed trenching, pipe installation, and equipment repairs while managing physically demanding tasks in diverse weather conditions
- Maintained organized job sites and facilitated clear communication with clients to enhance project understanding and satisfaction
Propagation/ IPM Manager
Headspace
Forest Grove, OR
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Managed integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to maintain healthy crops and minimize production losses
- Oversaw garden operations to optimize plant conditions and aesthetics, encompassing all propagation and IPM activities
- Directed cloning, transplanting, irrigation scheduling, nutrient management, canopy management, and harvest support
- Coordinated watering schedules, nutrient applications, defoliation, and canopy management to optimize plant growth and yields
- Performed routine pest scouting, plant health assessments, and environmental monitoring to identify and mitigate pest and disease pressure
- Led and trained cultivation teams of up to 10 employees, ensuring adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and cultivation schedules
- Collected and reported cultivation data to assess plant health and environmental conditions
Farm Worker
Blomquist Farms
Hallock, MN
01.2001 - 01.2014
- Assisted in planting, spraying, harvesting, and maintaining seasonal crops to ensure optimal yield
- Monitored weather and field conditions to optimize planting schedules, harvest timing, and crop quality
- Operated and maintained tractors and machinery, adhering to safety procedures to minimize risks
- Supported family-run large scale wheat and soybean production across 2000 acres
Vineyard Worker/ Construction
Private Client
Portland, OR
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Built and maintained vineyard infrastructure to support healthy grape growth and strong yield.
- Planted and pruned grapevines while supporting ongoing crop maintenance.
- Identified plant health concerns to improve vineyard care and crop quality.
- Completed outdoor labor in changing weather conditions to support consistent vineyard operations.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05-2008
Skills
- Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
- Landscaping and property upkeep
- Irrigation system design
- Soil science and soil health
- Machine operation and repair
- Pest management strategies
- Farm safety protocols
- Team leadership and coaching
- Irrigation scheduling
- Irrigation scheduling
Personal Information
Title: Irrigation Technician/ Assistant Foreman
Timeline
Propagation/ IPM Manager
Headspace
01.2019 - 01.2025
Irrigation Technician/ Assistant Foreman
Down to Earth Irrigation
01.2013 - 01.2026
Vineyard Worker/ Construction
Private Client
01.2012 - 12.2012
Farm Worker
Blomquist Farms
01.2001 - 01.2014
Associate of Arts -
Lake Superior College