Jack Bowman
Weatherford
Summary
Results-oriented and passionate gardener, farmer and landscaper with 10+ years of hands-on experience in horticulture and landscape management. Proven expertise in cultivating and maintaining diverse plant species, creating aesthetically pleasing landscapes, and implementing sustainable gardening practices. Adept at combining artistic flair with horticultural knowledge to enhance outdoor spaces. Committed to environmental stewardship and fostering plant health and growth through meticulous care and attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Greenhouse Technician
River Valley Farms
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and microgreens
- Managed and recorded the growing process of thousands plants.
- Meticulously kept track of greenhouse conditions and adapted when necessary.
- Showed educational tours and hands on activities for the community to engage with.
- Trained new hires, volunteers, and interns in a large range of greenhouse and farming etiquette and techniques.
- Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
- Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment for hydroponic system.
Farm Hand/Greenhouse Manager
Clearfork Farms
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Maintained and repaired fences, irrigation, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Knowledge of basic soil fertility and fertilization practices.
- Proper application of fertilizers or soil amendments.
- Adaptability to changing priorities, weather conditions, and farm requirements.
- Ability to maintain optimal greenhouse conditions for a wide variety of plant species.
Truck Driver/Lead Warehouse Worker
Dalworth Restoration
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Ability to work well with others even if obstacles are present.
Restaurant Waiter
Boo Rays Of New Orleans
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Working effectively with kitchen staff, bartenders, and fellow waitstaff to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Ability to handle multiple task simultaneously, balancing the needs of different customers and ensuring timely service.
- Clear and effective communication with customers, colleagues, and kitchen staff.
- Ability to maintain composure during high stress environments.
Nursery Worker
Sharons Plants LLC
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Transplanted seedlings and young plants to promote growth and prepare plants for sale or transfer to other locations.
- Answered questions and provided information regarding plants and care to help customers make informed decisions.
- Water, pruned and groomed plants and trees to maintain health and attractiveness.
- Inspected plants daily to identify for signs of disease or infestation and address problems early.
- Maintained irrigation systems and effectively corrected any problems that may occur.
- Hands on knowledge of tropical plants such as palms, citrus, oriental, and native landscaping species.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weatherford High School
Weatherford, TX2017
Skills
- Plant Care
- Sustainable Practices
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Outreach:
- Continuous Learning:
- Propagation Techniques:
- Botanical Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Farm hand
Accomplishments
- Successfully planted and culled over 4000 peach trees in 2023
- Effectively propagated a 250+ year old lantana that was close to her demise.
- Worked under some of the brightest minds when it comes to tropical plants.
- Carefully documented several rare flowers, fruits and fungus.
- Accomplished bee wrangler
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Basic medical aid
Timeline
Greenhouse Technician
River Valley Farms
01.2023 - 01.2024
Farm Hand/Greenhouse Manager
Clearfork Farms
02.2022 - 01.2023
Truck Driver/Lead Warehouse Worker
Dalworth Restoration
10.2020 - 01.2022
Restaurant Waiter
Boo Rays Of New Orleans
05.2020 - 10.2020
Nursery Worker
Sharons Plants LLC
03.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Weatherford High School
- CPR Certification
- Basic medical aid
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