Jason Martin
DeBerry,TX
Summary
I have 19+ combined years in Forestry with a diverse background that includes privately owned, consulting forestry, government forester, contract forest work, and a 355 acre orchard manager. These experiences have made me well trained in all aspects of agriculture and forestry work and has helped me develop excellent people interaction skills. Experienced Orchard Supervisor with background in overseeing all aspects of orchard operations, including planting, fertilizing, pruning and harvesting. Strong skills in personnel management, quality controls and budgeting, with emphasis on efficiency and productivity. Demonstrated ability to drive improvements in crop yield and quality while maintaining compliance with agricultural regulations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orchard Manager
Panola Orchard & Gardens
DeBerry, TX
09.2017 - Current
- Manager of 90 Acres of Commercial shipped Blueberries
- 20 Acre Peach Orchard, 5 Acre U-Pick
- Strawberries, 4 Acre U-Pick Blackberries, 4 Acre U-Pick Blueberry Field, and 10 Acre Christmas Tree
- Supervisor of 3- 5 employees
- Scheduled maintenance and repairs on orchard equipment when needed.
- Assisted with harvesting operations by supervising workers and ensuring quality standards were met.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors supplying goods and services required by the orchard.
- Current Private Pesticide Applicator License for Texas
- Maintained accurate records of harvest yields and other data related to orchards.
- Organized and coordinated the daily activities of orchard workers.
Forester
Muslow Forestry
Shreveport, LA
01.2006 - 09.2017
- Cruised and Marked Timber for Land Owner Management Plans
- Analyzed data from remote sensing devices such as aerial photographs and satellite imagery.
- Performed silvicultural treatments such as thinning, pruning, planting trees, prescribed burning.
- Inspected logging sites to ensure that best management practices are being followed.
- Provided technical advice and assistance to forest landowners and managers on forest management plans.
- Monitored environmental compliance with state and federal regulations related to forestry operations.
- Established short- and long-term plans for forest management to maintain forest lands and resources.
Forest Technician
Barksdale AFB
Barksdale AFB, LA
03.2003 - 01.2006
- Worked with Base Forester to manage 22000 acres of Timber
- Certified Type 2 Wildland
- Firefighter
- Worked with wildlife biologists in managing wildlife food plots and base hunting seasons
- Assisted in the development of forest management plans for timber harvesting operations.
- Monitored forest health by surveying for pests, diseases or other threats to the ecosystem.
Forester Tecnician
Roy O. Martin
Campti, LA
09.2000 - 03.2003
- Arc Gis mapped all company lands
- Monitored environmental compliance with state and federal regulations related to forestry operations.
- Prepared reports summarizing data collected during field visits.
Education
Master's in Business Administration -
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA08.2000
Bachelor's in Science in Forestry -
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA03.1999
Skills
- Training
- Scheduling
- Inventory
- Operations
- Payroll
- Microsoft Word (10 years)
- Inventory Management
- GIS
- ArcGIS
- Irrigation Systems
- Customer Relations
- Pest Control
- Allocating resources
- Machinery Operation
- Disease Identification
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Staff Management
- Task coordination and prioritization
- Problem-Solving
Certification
Private Pesticide Applicator License for Texas, 10/2012, 10/2022
Assessments
- Business math, Proficient, 12/2019, Using basic math to solve problems in a business context.
- Office manager, Proficient, 12/2019, Scheduling and budgeting
Personal Information
- Relocation: Anywhere
- Title: Forester/Farm Manager
Affiliations
- Beekeeping
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Board of Directors Texas Christmas Tree Association 2022-Curent
Timeline
Orchard Manager
Panola Orchard & Gardens
09.2017 - Current
Forester
Muslow Forestry
01.2006 - 09.2017
Forest Technician
Barksdale AFB
03.2003 - 01.2006
Forester Tecnician
Roy O. Martin
09.2000 - 03.2003
Master's in Business Administration -
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor's in Science in Forestry -
Louisiana Tech University
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