Jeromy Riggs
Palisades,WA
Summary
A horticulturalist with strong Spanish literacy skills, and the knowledge that comes with 10 years of organic and conventional apple orchard management. Experienced leader who demonstrates strategic planning and problem-solving capacity. Excellent communication skills that aid in building relationships. Three season of experience with the production of high quality cherries.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fieldman/Grower Relations
New Columbia Fruit Packers
02.2021 - Current
- Communicate clearly and regularly with growers in English and Spanish, through both written and verbal communications
- Inform growers about current market conditions and communicate estimated return information
- Advise growers on optimal harvest timing to maximize returns and assure high quality product
- Maintain relationships with current client base and recruit additional growers
- Address grower concerns and find answers to growers questions
Orchard Manager/Owner
Cougar Canyon Farms, LLC
12.2013 - Current
- Manage all aspects of apple production and increase production acreage by 50%
- Hire, train and oversee orchard crew
- Oversight of organic and conventional chemical spray applications
- Maintaining food safety records
- Assure that company is compliant with GLOBAL GAP requirements
- Established new high density apple orchards
- Create budgets, apply for operating loans and oversee all financial aspects of orchard operations
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget
Landscape Designer/Estimator
Heritage Professional Landscaping Inc.
09.2010 - 11.2014
- First point of contact for prospective customers
- Developed landscape plans to fulfill customer's requests
- Scheduled one on one meetings with customers each year for landscape designer and project manager
- Estimated project installation costs using Excel Spreadsheets
- Generated proposals and contracts for clients
- Hired Spanish speaking employees
- Project management
Education
Master of Science - Landscape Architecture
University Of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO2010
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Horticulture
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID2004
Skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in English and Spanish
- Computer skills (Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
- Orchard Management
- Budgeting
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
Certification
- Private Applicator License
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Fieldman/Grower Relations
New Columbia Fruit Packers
02.2021 - Current
Orchard Manager/Owner
Cougar Canyon Farms, LLC
12.2013 - Current
Landscape Designer/Estimator
Heritage Professional Landscaping Inc.
09.2010 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Landscape Architecture
University Of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Horticulture
Brigham Young University - Idaho
- Private Applicator License
- CPR Certified
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