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Anna Pitnerova

Belmont,Massachusetts

Summary

I am a very organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am more than willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am very passionate and determined to keep learning and I believe that I am very capable of adapting to new situations and any problems that may arise.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Grower

The Food Project
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Optimized greenhouse conditions for improved plant health, adjusting temperature, humidity, and lighting as needed.
  • Researched pests and diseases common to individual types of stock and developed mitigation plans.
  • Inspected and repaired equipment for crop management.
  • Provided support during planting, transplanting, pruning, and harvesting activities to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
  • Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost, and amendments.
  • Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
  • Minimized loss due to weather events by installing appropriate protective measures such as shade cloth or row covers.
  • Enhanced plant growth by implementing effective irrigation and fertilization practices.
  • Supported research initiatives through detailed observation of experimental crops, contributing valuable insights into potential improvements.
  • Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
  • Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
  • Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
  • Monitored pest and disease occurrences, implementing integrated pest management strategies to maintain healthy crops.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Reduced water waste by utilizing efficient drip irrigation systems tailored to specific crop needs.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Root Crew Member

The Food Project
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Learned more about food inequality and partook in many events to promote fresh, organic foods
  • Worked in groups to plant and harvest different crops and learned about their cultural significance
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Seed Crew Member

The Food Project
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Learned the importance of sustainable farming
  • Learned about food security and inequality in the access to fresh, healthy food
  • Learned how to upkeep farm fields
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
05.2027

Skills

  • Crop Harvesting
  • Irrigation
  • Pest Management
  • Team building
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Problem-Solving
  • Verbal Communication
  • Time Management
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Plant Spacing
  • Equipment Operation
  • Seed Germination

Timeline

Assistant Grower

The Food Project
05.2023 - 08.2024

Root Crew Member

The Food Project
09.2022 - 05.2023

Seed Crew Member

The Food Project
07.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Washington
Anna Pitnerova