Jonathan Tuinstra
Plainwell
Summary
Head Grower at Tuinstra Greenhouse, adept in growing potted herbs and lettuce, with expertise in integrated pest management and crop health optimization. Proven ability to streamline record-keeping and enhance irrigation systems, ensuring optimal plant growth. Strong collaborator, effectively training staff and forecasting production to meet customer demands while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Grower
Tuinstra Greenhouse
02.2021 - Current
- Streamlined record-keeping processes for accurate tracking of greenhouse inputs and outputs.
- Collaborated with sales teams to forecast production levels, ensuring sufficient inventory to meet customer needs.
- Evaluated emerging technologies within the industry for potential implementation into current growing systems.
- Regularly reviewed soil fertility tests results, adjusting fertilization protocols accordingly for optimal nutrient availability and plant health.
- Improved plant health through careful monitoring, timely treatment of pests, and diseases.
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
Welder/Fabrication Welder
Landscape Forms
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
General Laborer
Tuinstra Greenhouse
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin Public Schools
Martin, MI05-2020
Skills
- Safety protocol implementation
- Staff training and development
- Record keeping
- Integrated pest management
- Crop rotation planning
- Propagation
- Disease identification
- Irrigation system
- Soil health management
- Hydroponics experience
- Organic growing techniques
- Crop management
Timeline
Head Grower
Tuinstra Greenhouse
02.2021 - Current
Welder/Fabrication Welder
Landscape Forms
01.2020 - 01.2021
General Laborer
Tuinstra Greenhouse
05.2016 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Martin Public Schools