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| Desired Industry: Farming/Ranching/Agriculture |
SpiderID: 29462 |
| Desired Job Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts |
Date Posted: 11/7/2009 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: Asap |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Other |
Willing to Relocate: Undecided |
Objective:
Objective To be able to find a job in which I can
be the most effective with my skills, and put what
I learned during my education and job experience
to practical use.
Experience:
Work experience
(last 3 jobs) 2008-2009 Cavicchio
Greenhouses, Inc. Sudbury, MA
Grower
- Daily maintenance (watering, fertilizing and
pest management) of crops, as well as monitoring
and affecting the progress of plant growth in an
effort to meet sales deadlines.
- Pre-forming weekly P.H and E.C tests on
irrigation water to ensure Quality plant growth.
- Weekly height measurements to keep track
of plant growth and to facilitate decisions on
nutritional and PGR application.
- Application of fungicide, insecticide, miticide,
and Plant Growth Regulators through drench,
micro-drench, and spray means.
- In charge of the 4 inch Poinsettia crop for
the Christmas season
2007 Garden In the woods Framingham, MA
Horticulture intern
- Maintained health of the plants and
answered any customer questions about plants.
- Maintained plant stock beds, kept them free of
weeds and divided plants for retail sale.
- Instructed people on how to tackle problems
like pest infestation, invasive plant removal/
alternatives, and plant placement in the
landscape.
2005-2006 Target Stores Marlboro, MA
Logistics Worker
- Back Stocked merchandise, stocked the
merchandise on floor, operated hand fork and
wave. (seasonal)
Volunteer experience July, 2005 Helped the
former educational director of the Costal Maine
Botanical Garden find a site for a carnivorous
plant bog.
Professional memberships
2006-present National Wildlife Federation
2006-present International Carnivorous plant
society
2005-present New England Wild Flower Society
If you have anymore questions and/or want to
see my References please feel free to contact
me.
Thank You, Jonathan William Mungeam
Education:
2006-2008 University of Massachusetts,
Stockbridge School Of Agriculture, Amherst, MA
- Associates degree in General Horticulture (
graduated May, 2008)
Took courses such as Greenhouse management,
plant propagation, plant pathology, and
greenhouse crop production, Insects and Related
forms, insects of ornamentals, Greenhouse
Practicum, Plant Science, Plants Nutrients, Pest
Management of Greenhouse Crops, Consumer
Marketing Of Horticultural Crops, Herbaceous
Plants, Principles of Pesticide Management,
Nursery Management, and Intro Botany.
2007-2007 New England Wild Flower Society,
Framingham, MA
-Educational Internship working at their retail
sales site, selling plants, answering customers,
and learning about nursery management, sales
techniques, plant care while in the nursery area,
keeping files of monthly sales, and botanical
garden maintenance and planning.
2005-2006 Marlboro High School, Marlboro, MA
Awards received
2004 Excellence In Greenhouse Plants Care
2002 Excellence In Peer Relations Award
Affiliations:
Volunteer experience July, 2005 Helped the
former educational director of the Costal Maine
Botanical Garden find a site for a carnivorous
plant bog.
Professional memberships
2006-present National Wildlife Federation
2006-present International Carnivorous plant
society
2005-present New England Wild Flower Society
Skills:
As a graduate student of Horticulture at the
University Of Massachusetts, Stockbridge, I am
interested in joining your organization as a
Horticulturist. My interest in the field was sparked
during my childhood and I would wish to continue
that passion for this work at your company. I
know you need talented people, so let me tell
you why you should consider me for an interview.
Love of plants: I have a great passion for being
around, growing, and caring for plants.
Hard Work: I have worked relentlessly at my
studies in college to get to this point.
Dedication: I am dedicated to the use of my skills
and knowledge to grow an excellent quality plant
that I will be proud to say I helped maintain.
For more detailed information on my experience
and skills, please see my enclosed resume.
I would deeply appreciate the opportunity to visit
your place of business and take the time to
participate in an interview. I thank you for taking
the time out of your busy schedule to read my
cover letter.
Objective To be able to find a job in which I can
be the most effective with my skills, and put what
I learned during my education and job experience
to practical use.
Reference:
Available upon request.
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