Nicole Cherry
Aurora,IL
Summary
Results-driven greenhouse manager with over 8 years of experience in full-cycle crop production. Known for effective team leadership, production planning, and quality control, consistently meeting and exceeding production timelines and standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grower
Schaefer Greenhouses
Montgomery, IL
03.2018 - 01.2026
- Managed full-cycle greenhouse production for annual perennial crops, maintaining plant quality and consistency from propagation through finish.
- Collaborated closely with the production, transplant, and shipping teams to meet schedule and quality standards.
- Provided informal training and guidance to team members on crop handling, plant health, and production best practice
- Monitored crops daily for insect pressure, disease, and environmental stress, identified issues early, and implemented corrective action.
- Applied disciplined growing practices rooted in observation, repeatable processes, and sound judgment.
- Executed propagation of plant material from seed, cuttings, plugs, and bare root.
- Utilized integrated pest management strategies, including biological controls and targeted chemical applications.
- Produced high-quality plant material for retail, wholesale, and interior accounts under production timelines.
- Designed and executed annual and evergreen container programs.
- Trusted and managed responsibilities independently, while contributing positively to team workflow and morale.
Coordinator/Supervisor
The Growing Place
Aurora, Illinois
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Coordinated transplant schedules in collaboration with growers and production staff.
- Led and supported transplant teams to ensure accurate execution of schedules and quality standards.
- Trained team members on pot-filling, transplant techniques, and workflow efficiency.
- Planned and potted plant placement to maximize space utilization and support production flow.
- Served as a point of communication between transplant crews and growing staff.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Sciences
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILHigh School Diploma -
North Central College
Naperville, ILSkills
- Crop Propagation
- Greenhouse Management
- Plant Health & Integrated Pest Management
- Environmental and Irrigation Control
- Growth Regulation & Crop Timing
- Biological & Chemical Pest Control
- Production Planning & Quality Control
- Team Collaboration and Functional Coordination
- Training Mentorship
- Leadership
Certification
Pesticide Applicator License
Timeline
Grower
Schaefer Greenhouses
03.2018 - 01.2026
Coordinator/Supervisor
The Growing Place
04.2016 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Sciences
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
North Central College