Iveta Rivera
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Detail-focused Assistant brings hands-on approach and amazing energy to meet task-based needs. Reliable, quick-paced and team-oriented nature streamlines background operations. Focused comprehension to accomplish projects and multi-task to meet concurrent deadlines and expectations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Head Grower
White’s Nursery & Greenhouses,Inc.
Chesapeake, VA
11.2023 - Current
- discusses plant growing activities with management
- helps with plans for space allocation based on production reports and sowing schedules
- monitors growing conditions and cultivation procedures
- monitors plant development and the existence of pest or disease
- determines rates of fertilizer, herbicide, pesticides and growth regulators as required by the crops
- maintains inventory of needed growing supplies such as fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides
- keep records of growing techniques and production
- plans for and request staff on a timely basis especially prior busy gro seasons
- trains employees in growing techniques
- provides input into facility upgrades and replacements
- communicates with crop consultants to improve plant production
Division Grower
White’s Nursery & Greenhouses, Inc.
Chesapeake, VA
10.2005 - 11.2023
- manages starting area that propagates more than five million cuttings per year for various floriculture programs
- oversees clone production for hemp liners and maintains mother stock plants
- grows floriculture and garden grade plants from seeds, bulb, plugs and liners
- implements integrated pest management programs based on strong sanitation practices, proper irrigation, fertilization,and pest control techniques
- performs regular testing of EC and pH to maintain proper soil chemistry and nutrition
- diagnoses and manages nutrient deficiencies and diseases as needed
- monitors and controls computerized greenhouse environments
- participates in trial programs for new product
- make recommendations to improve growing and safety practices
- tracks growth and readiness of crops in real time compared to estimated schedules
- communicates with harvesting and production managers regarding moving, spacing, and readiness of crops
- maintains pesticide board for entire farm in compliance with the Virginia Department of Agriculture
Student Intern
Slovak Academy of Science
Bratislava , Slovak Republic
09.2001 - 10.2005
- diagnosis of plant viral diseases
- studied distribution of Plum Pox Virus in different regions of Slovakia
- inoculation of experimental plants with virus pathogens, virus isolation, virus replication and study virus genetic information
- experience with diagnostic procedures (PCR, ELISA testing, microscopy)
Education
Master of Science - Horticulture
University of Agriculture
Nitra, Slovakia05-2001
Skills
- adaptability
- positive attitude
- time management
- creativity
- leadership
Certification
- Virginia Pesticide Applicator certificate
Languages
Slovak
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Elementary
A1
Czech
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Assistant Head Grower
White’s Nursery & Greenhouses,Inc.
11.2023 - Current
Division Grower
White’s Nursery & Greenhouses, Inc.
10.2005 - 11.2023
Student Intern
Slovak Academy of Science
09.2001 - 10.2005
Master of Science - Horticulture
University of Agriculture
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