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Brittany "Sofia" Mowles

Shelton,Washington

Summary

Experienced in transplanting and maintaining container-grown plants, with a strong focus on propagation. Skilled in managing high volumes of plants across diverse families and species, including nutrition management and implementation of effective IPM programs. While my primary background is in propagation, I bring a strong passion for plant science and a proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new growing environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Micropropagation Grower

Briggs Nursery
07.2022 - 11.2025

Supervise the growth and upkeep of fresh tissue culture, cutting, and seed propagations in mass production.

  • Enhance crop yield by utilizing advanced growing practices and maintaining optimal environmental conditions.
  • Coordinate effectively with multiple departments to ensure the health and quality of the crops produced.
  • Manage greenhouse climate control systems, optimizing temperature, humidity, and light levels for ideal plant growth.
  • Maintain proper functioning of irrigation systems and fuse boxes through minor maintenance tasks.
  • Utilize both hand methods and forklifts for unloading operations.
  • Maintain accurate records of planting dates, fertilization schedules, pest management interventions, and harvest data for future reference.

Break Out Lead

Briggs Nursery
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Identifying, counting, and tagging incoming plants
  • Monitoring workflow and help coordinate pick up to ensure plants are always in the building
  • Communicating/Demonstrating break out requirements to groups
  • Track production and hours of those breaking out
  • Ensure clean, safe workspace for those working with me

Transplanter/Pick Up

Briggs Nursery
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Transplant plants from plug trays to pots
  • Identify different planting needs for wide variety of plants
  • Safely transporting plants and coworkers around the nursery
  • Assisting with cleaning/prepping greenhouses
  • Coordinate with Planting Lead to ensure proper locations and counts
  • Lay greenhouses out properly to ensure maintenance crew safety
  • Coordinate with Break Out Lead to bring in correct plants to keep production moving
  • Voluntary Saturday shifts
  • Performing plant maintenance

Overnight Cashier

Shell/Porter
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Providing customer service
  • Preparing hot food
  • Cleaning/sanitizing all surfaces
  • Maintain cleanliness
  • Minor maintenance to gas pumps

Home Care Aid

Area Agency on Aging
08.2014 - 06.2020
  • Assisting client with daily living activities
  • Providing accurate medications
  • Adhering to medically appointed treatment plan
  • Nutrition
  • Hygiene
  • Physical Therapy
  • Routines
  • Coping Mechanisms
  • Scheduling and providing transportation to appointments
  • Provide a safe, comfortable environment for client to express themselves

Cashier/Jewelry Tech

Nifty Thrifty
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Provide customer service
  • Balance till
  • Maintain tidiness of racks/shelves
  • Sort/Grade jewelry donations
  • Identifying precious metals/stones from costume jewelry
  • Testing precious metals/stones to ensure authenticity
  • Researching jewelry to set prices on donated

Education

General Education -

Shelton High School
Shelton, Wa
05.2007

General Education -

San Clemente High School
San Clemente, Ca
06.2004

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Learns quickly
  • Positive attitude
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Punctual
  • Self-motivated

Certification

Certified Greenhouse Technician

American Horticultural Society | April 29, 2024

Timeline

Micropropagation Grower

Briggs Nursery
07.2022 - 11.2025

Break Out Lead

Briggs Nursery
02.2022 - 07.2022

Transplanter/Pick Up

Briggs Nursery
04.2021 - 02.2022

Overnight Cashier

Shell/Porter
08.2020 - 04.2021

Cashier/Jewelry Tech

Nifty Thrifty
09.2019 - 02.2020

Home Care Aid

Area Agency on Aging
08.2014 - 06.2020

General Education -

San Clemente High School

General Education -

Shelton High School