Jenson Hoppes
Arborist & Mycologist
Charleston,SC
Summary
Certified Arborist (SO-11231A) specializing in plant and soil sciences with seven years of experience conducting research and experiments in mycology and agriculture. Critical thinker willing to learn through trial and error. Strong desire to grow and advance as a Horticulturalist.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner/Operator
Higher Manna Fungi LLC.
1 2017 - Current
- Maintain and manage many different genetic lines of mushroom species in various forms in controlled environments and automated growing systems
- Produce multiple different end products of mushrooms: dried, fresh, powders, extracts, and capsules
- Grow, forage, and sell mushrooms to restaurants and markets (Certified Mushroom Identification and Food Safety)
- Familiarity with Deep water culture Hydroponics used for growing plants outside of season.
Plant Health Care Manager
SavATree - Charleston Tree Experts Branch
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Designed treatment plans and mixing ratios for various needs and applications according to month and season
- Scheduled routes of treatment using proprietary software to logistically plan out employees days
- Maintained $10k+ in inventory.
- Provided professional customer service, fostering positive client, community, and agency relations. Explained nature, extent, and purpose of prescribed work to property owners, organizations, and/or government agencies.
Arborist Technician
Natural Directions LLC
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted daily inventories; identifying, measuring, grading, and commenting on condition of trees within inventory parameters, then converted handwritten inventory reports into Excel files
- Instructed tree crews in following ANSI 300 standard pruning practices and prescribed ISA recommended directional pruning techniques and clearances for identified vegetation
- Assisted in development of best course of action for tree maintenance and preservation plans
- Experienced with AirSpade, root pruning, excavation, and root barrier installation
Utility Forester
Environmental Consultants Inc.
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Audited five general foreman and their tree crews across Upstate SC
- Prescribed ISA recommended directional pruning techniques and clearances for identified vegetation
- Conducted risk tree hazard assessment for dead and dying trees within right of way and conducted tree caused outage investigations in field, determining cause of outage and documenting findings in written report
- Safely operated motor vehicles for travel to assigned work area then safely patrol energy corridors on foot, accurately identifying and setting up removal of fences, sheds, and other encroachments in ROW to remain in compliance with Client standards and specifications
Head Brewer and Production Manager
Rejuvenation Company LLC
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Responsible for brewing minimum 40 gallons of raw tea per week
- Managed inventory for planning of shipping/receiving product and supplies
- Oversaw labeling, bottling, and boxing of 5,000 bottles of product monthly (625 gallons)
- Created recipes for new flavors
- Product Development.
Laboratory Technician & Research Assistant
Clemson Forestry Health Lab
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Tasked with identification and cataloging members of Coleoptera family to determine projected population risk for disease distribution
- Compiled and analyzed data from around 200 traps.
Independent Research Partner
Mushroom Mountain LLC.
- Cultured 120+ specimen’s endophytes and isolated individual specimen’s various fungal species
- Assessed formation of hyphal cleft to determine differentiation in genotypes of endophytes
- Currently developing protocol to test vitality and enemy response of endophytic organisms.
Plant and Environmental Sciences Research Internship
Clemson University
- Propagated 700+ organic Horticultural plants from seed
- Managed ~500 tomato plants of 130 varieties from transplant to harvest and second plot of representative crops from all major Horticultural families.
Kombucha Research Internship
Packaging Science
- Formed procedure, protocol, and HACCP plan for commercial Kombucha brewing and fermentation
- Taught and delegated duties and principles of brewing and fermentation to over 30 students at a time for three semesters
- Product placed 2nd in Cultivate.CAFLS 2019
- Designed a commercial production process for brewing Kombucha currently obtaining SC department of Agriculture certification for my HASAP process to be able to sell for resale
- Produce 10 gallons of product bi-weekly.
Mushroom Product Research Internship
Packaging Science
- Formed business model that placed 3rd in Cultivate.CAFLS Showdown in 2018
- Developed automated-indoor mushroom growing operation
- Created procedures and protocol for curating and maintaining genetics of cultivated Basidiomycetes species and cultivation requirements
- Optimized production levels using alternative techniques of cultivation and supplementation of substrate.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Plant And Environmental Sciences - Agricultural Biotechnology
Clemson University
Clemson 01.2017 - 01.2020
Skills
Certified Mushroom Forager
Plant Identification
Scientific Research
Adaptability and Flexibility
Technical Skills
Indoor Plant Care
Integrated Pest Control/Management
Permaculture Principles
Hydroponics Knowledge
Awards
- Ordained Minister - 2018
- Mushroom Mountain Foraging Certification and Mushroom Identification Safety Course - August 2018
- Midlands Technical college President’s list AB honor roll, Fall 2015
- Midlands Technical college Dean’s list all A honor roll, Spring 2016
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Plant Health Care Manager
SavATree - Charleston Tree Experts Branch
11.2023 - 04.2024
Arborist Technician
Natural Directions LLC
06.2022 - 11.2023
Utility Forester
Environmental Consultants Inc.
12.2021 - 05.2022
Head Brewer and Production Manager
Rejuvenation Company LLC
02.2021 - 10.2021
Laboratory Technician & Research Assistant
Clemson Forestry Health Lab
09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science in Plant And Environmental Sciences - Agricultural Biotechnology
Clemson University
01.2017 - 01.2020
Owner/Operator
Higher Manna Fungi LLC.
1 2017 - Current
Independent Research Partner
Mushroom Mountain LLC.
Plant and Environmental Sciences Research Internship
Clemson University
Kombucha Research Internship
Packaging Science
Mushroom Product Research Internship
Packaging Science
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