Yonatan Flores
Prosser,WA
Summary
At Andrews Vineyards, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced vineyard productivity and grape quality, leveraging my expertise in water management and adaptability. My leadership in organic farming practices and innovative viticulture techniques resulted in sustainable improvements, while my ability to foster strong team dynamics ensured operational excellence.
Viticulture professional with extensive experience managing vineyard operations, including soil health, pruning, and pest management. Known for collaborative team efforts and achieving quality results in grape production. Adapts well to changing conditions and consistently delivers high standards. Skilled in vineyard management and innovative agricultural techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Viticulturist
Andrews Vineyards
09.2014 - Current
- Assisted researchers in conducting studies on grapevine diseases and pests, contributing valuable data to support industry advancements in disease-resistant varieties.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively while prioritizing necessary investments in infrastructure improvements or critical maintenance tasks.
- Increased vineyard productivity by implementing modern viticulture practices and innovative techniques.
- Monitored vine growth throughout the season with detailed records to inform future decision-making processes.
- Improved soil health, implementing organic farming practices to promote biodiversity and long-term sustainability.
- Evaluated new experimental varieties for suitability within specific regional climates and terroirs, expanding potential wine offerings accordingly.
- Established a comprehensive viticulture training program for new staff, ensuring a consistent understanding of best practices and vineyard goals.
- Leveraged technological advancements in viticulture equipment and software systems to improve overall operational efficiency in the vineyard operations.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and certifications by maintaining accurate documentation of all viticulture activities.
- Evaluate and get numbers for shoot elongations, setting and retrieving insect traps to conduct spray schedule for the week or month.
- Optimized vineyard yield with data-driven viticultural decisions, ensuring a sustainable balance between quantity and quality.
- Implemented water conservation strategies in response to climate change challenges, maximizing efficiency while reducing overall water usage.
- Manage/collecting data for plant grow, irrigation schedule, herbicide schedule.
- Supervising and running sample team collecting grape samples for harvest.
- running grape samples for Brix, PH and TI to have a better understanding sugar content and have a better idea when to pick grapes
- Supervising Mechanical pruning team that involve in counting buds, making sure we have healthy shoots, making mechanical pruning decision for best results.
- Supervising mechanical shoot thinnin, trunk cleaning for every block to get the best quality and accuracy in clusters.
- checking herbicide and fungicide sprayers, settling up spray cards to make sure the team doing a good job in spraying.
- Enhanced grape quality for premium wine production through meticulous canopy management and precision irrigation.
- Studied different characteristics of soil based on location, minerals in soil and living organisms impacting production.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure high-quality plant materials, fertilizers, and other essential resources at competitive prices.
- Collaborated with winemakers to determine optimal harvest dates based on grape maturity and desired wine style.
- Reduced pest pressure by employing integrated pest management strategies, minimizing the need for chemical interventions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Vineyard Technology
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA01-2020
High School Diploma -
Mabton High School
Mabton, WA06-2012
Skills
- Water management
- Organic farming
- Soil preparation
- Experimental design
- Canopy management
- Irrigation management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Laboratory techniques
- Multitasking Abilities
Language English/Spanish
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Data Collection
- Crop Production
- Weed control
- Sustainability improvement
- Agricultural research
- Pest Management
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Viticulturist
Andrews Vineyards
09.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Vineyard Technology
Yakima Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Mabton High School
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