Hunter Teal
Clermont,Fl.
Summary
Detail-oriented Agriculturalist with 17 years of experience in Citrus with a determination for solving complex problems. Seeking to use proven expertise in the Agriculture industry to improve quality, cost, and sales for the produce and resource industries.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Heller Bros. Packing Corporation
Fort Pierce, FL
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
Assistant Farm Manager
Heller Bros. Packing Corporation
Immokalee, Fort Pierce, & Winter Garden, FL
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs and labor requirements.
Grove Supervisor & Technician
Beck Bros. Citrus
Winter Garden, FL
05.2005 - 12.2011
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment to apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and spray equipment with extreme care and precision.
- Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
- Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food & Resource Economics: Marketing & Management
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2022
Skills
- Pest and fungal Identification/Control
- Soil and Nutrient input Knowledge
- Marketing Tactics
- Finance and Accounting Operations
- Issue Identification
- Managing Employee Relations
- Project Forecasting
- Application Record Keeping
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
- Global Gap and Primus Food Safety Audit Trained
Affiliations
Gulf Citrus Growers Association Board of Directors 2013-2014.
Timeline
Farm Manager
Heller Bros. Packing Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Farm Manager
Heller Bros. Packing Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2015
Grove Supervisor & Technician
Beck Bros. Citrus
05.2005 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Food & Resource Economics: Marketing & Management
University of Florida
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