Matt Lennon
Orlando,FL
Summary
I’m a hard-working, results-oriented person with a solid agriculture background as a 6th-generation citrus grower. I’ve got experience in citrus production and retail, especially with Publix and Syngenta. I’ve worked with heavy equipment and handled loading and unloading trucks. I always bring a positive attitude, and I’m outgoing and personable with everyone I work with.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Clerk
Publix
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced product quality by regularly inspecting, rotating, and culling fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
Grove Production/Farm Equipment Operator
Lennon Grove Services
04.2018 - Current
- Assisted in crop production through planting, cultivating, and harvesting with specialized machinery.
- Applied pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to crops to promote optimal growth.
- Conducted herbicide application with single boom at Rex Clonts Grove Highway 27.
- Mixed materials for Curtec spray crew and 1000-gallon water truck
Citrus soil scout
Syngenta Crop Protection
Vero Beach, Florida
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Collected and processed soil and root mass samples from major citrus operations to diagnose disease pressure.
- Planned and executed efficient field routes across multiple counties, reducing drive time.
- Organized root mass samples for submission to soil specialists, ensuring proper labeling and accurate reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Agricultural Operations Management
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2026
Associate of Arts - Agricultural Operations Management
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL12-2023
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Positive Attitude
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Disease Identification
- Pesticide application
- Pest identification
- Out going and personable
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Citrus soil scout
Syngenta Crop Protection
05.2025 - 08.2025
Produce Clerk
Publix
08.2022 - Current
Grove Production/Farm Equipment Operator
Lennon Grove Services
04.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Agricultural Operations Management
University of Florida
Associate of Arts - Agricultural Operations Management
Santa Fe College