Chloe Wilson
Fredericksburg
Summary
Experienced farm manager with knowledge of landscape plants, trees, and fruit crops. Over six years of professional experience in pest control, propagation, and plant care in the horticulture industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Manager
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Fredericksburg
03.2023 - Current
- Manages research crops of various fruits including raspberries, grapes, pears, figs, blackberries, and strawberries by:
- proper pest control, fertilization, pruning, and harvesting for optimal plant health.
- the propagation and establishment of all fruit crops in the greenhouse for distribution to growers and on-site research projects.
- usage of equipment such as tractors, shredders, airblast sprayers, and chemigation systems to maintain the vineyard and orchard.
- routine data collection in the field as well as assisting in the lab for processing of plant samples.
- Also in charge of landscape design and care for the entire facility.
Plant Health Care Specialist
Bartlett Tree Experts
San Antonio
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided comprehensive tree and shrub care, including diagnosis and treatment of pests and diseases.
- Safely operated company vehicles to travel to client properties and apply fertilizers and pesticides as prescribed.
- Mixed and applied pesticides in compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and documentation.
- Maintained and calibrated application equipment to ensure safe and effective treatments.
- Worked independently to complete daily work orders while communicating treatment plans and recommendations to clients.
Owner/Flower Farmer
Chloe's Flower Farm
Falls City
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Started my own business growing cut flowers from seed. Total growing space of 0.25 acres for annual cut flowers, totaling 45 species and over 100 varieties of plants.
- Designed bed layouts, seed starting schedules, harvesting systems and schedules, drip irrigation plans, fertilization and pest management plans, and more to ensure efficient time management.
- Formed a CSA bouquet subscription service during the week and did Farmers' Markets on the weekends.
- Use of a tractor and implements for preparing beds with compost and amendments before each planting.
Gardener
San Antonio Botanical Garden
San Antonio
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Senior Gardener in charge of maintaining the formal gardens.
- Responsible for the watering, fertilizing, weeding, and routine pest control in the assigned area.
- In charge of a crew to manage several areas of the garden and supervisor of many volunteers.
Education
Master of Science - Horticulture
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Plant And Soil Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08-2019
Skills
- Pest management
- Plant propagation
- Record keeping
- Attention to detail
- Independence
- Adaptability
Certification
Pesticide Applicator License
Timeline
Farm Manager
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
03.2023 - Current
Plant Health Care Specialist
Bartlett Tree Experts
03.2022 - 03.2023
Owner/Flower Farmer
Chloe's Flower Farm
01.2020 - 10.2021
Gardener
San Antonio Botanical Garden
06.2019 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Horticulture
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Plant And Soil Science
Texas Tech University