Chloe Lieberman
Santa Cruz,California
Summary
Well-versed in growing and propagating all types of vegetables, flowers, and fruit trees with organic approaches. Accustomed to strategically analyzing problems, working with customer relations and streamlining processes. Highly adaptable, team-oriented and self-motivated.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmer
Do Right Flower Farm
Santa Cruz, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in planting, harvesting and irrigating flowers on coastal certified organic flower farm.
- Monitored crops for grant-funded IPM research on cucumber beetles and blight.
- Put farm to rest for the season by sowing cover crop and planting in hoop houses.
Assistant Orchard Manager
Edible Landscaping
Afton, VA
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed nursery production through propagating/grafting and shipping of plants nation wide.
- Assisted in holistic orchard management techniques such as spraying Surround and winter/summer pruning on a variety of fruit trees/bushes/vines.
- Trained new employees on orchard upkeep and assisted customers with information both in person and virtually.
Farmer
Double H Farm
Wingina, VA
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked independently for Armenian family farm with focus on early tomatoes and year round greens for numerous restaurant accounts.
- Maintained restaurant account relations and found outlets for on-site butchered pork and lamb.
- Learned skills in tool and small machine maintenance.
Farmer
Helsing Junction Farm
Rochester, WA
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked as part of a large crew on a 15 acre 600 member CSA farm and became efficient at fast paced harvest/pack days.
- Harvested crops at the optimum time for maximum yield and quality.
- Planned and implemented crop rotation schedules and cover crops to maximize soil fertility.
Farm Crew Lead
Luna Farm
Willow Creek, CA
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Led field crew for a full season in all aspects of row crop production from bed prep with soil amendments, greenhouse seeding and direct sowing, to selling at market.
- Grew a vast variety of vegetables, herbs and cut flowers from organic seed companies, saving seeds for future plantings.
- Conducted daily staff meetings to review progress and discuss upcoming tasks.
Educational Intern
Green String Farm
Petaluma, CA
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Instructed by Bob Cannard both in the classroom and the field on natural farming concepts, focusing on cover crops, crop rotation and weed suppression.
- Winter field work was focused on pruning and mulching orchards, soil conditioning, and using livestock for grazing vineyards.
- Classroom lessons were in depth topics from soil science to pest management and reading crops for disease.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland01-2014
Skills
- Farm Operations Management
- Customer Relations
- Organic Farming
- Crop Planning
- Crop Rotation
- Soil Health
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farmer
Do Right Flower Farm
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Orchard Manager
Edible Landscaping
11.2021 - 07.2023
Farmer
Double H Farm
03.2021 - 11.2021
Farmer
Helsing Junction Farm
04.2019 - 11.2019
Farm Crew Lead
Luna Farm
03.2018 - 11.2018
Educational Intern
Green String Farm
10.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of St Andrews
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