DERRICK DALE
Windsor,CA
Summary
Experienced vineyard management specialist dedicated to maximizing vineyard operations and delivering top-tier results. Strong leader adept at fostering teamwork and adjusting to changing demands. Proficient in viticulture techniques, crop management, and sustainable practices. Recognized for dependability, strategic thinking, and adept problem-solving skills. Committed to continuous growth and mentorship, contributing to success in the field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vineyard Manager
Pina Vineyard Management
05.2023 - Current
- Report vine growth status to partners to ensure timely vineyard operations.
- Coordinate spray program for 60+ ranches and 1100 acres and communicate plans with clientele, ensuring safely and compliance.
- Enhance disease prevention measures by conducting regular inspections and implementing proactive treatments as needed..
- Participate in industry networking events to stay updated on latest trends and developments within viticulture practices.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations related to agricultural practices, safety protocols, and environmental protection guidelines.
- Collaborate with winemakers to ensure consistency in grape quality for elite wine production.
- Participate in the oversight of all viticultural operations.
Viticulturist/Vineyard Manager
Maier Vineyard Management
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively while prioritizing necessary investments in infrastructure improvements or critical maintenance tasks.
- Reduced pest pressure by employing integrated pest management strategies, minimizing the need for chemical interventions.
- Tractor work: preform tractor operations and coordinate preventative maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Coordinate day to day farming operations
- Enhanced vineyard productivity by implementing innovative pruning and canopy management techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive training for new operators, enhancing team skills and performance.
- Design, install, and troubleshoot automated irrigation and frost protection systems.
Lead Cellar Intern
Furthermore Winery
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Grape maturation sampling via sensory assessment and lab analysis
- Receive, weigh, record, and process grapes with sorting table, forklift, gondola, crusher/destemmer and press to barrel, tank, or macro bin
- Yeast colony buildup, inoculation, fermentation management, and additions
- Barrel sanitization, stirring, storage, hydration, racking and filling
- Transfer with positive displacement, air diaphragm, and centrifugal pumps
- Manage cleanliness of facility including cellar, warehouse and storage
- Run crush pad and cellar during bottling and supervised line operation
- Discuss wine evolution and preform sensory analysis with winemaking team
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Viticulturist/Sales Consultant
Crop Production Services
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Provide in field support of agronomic principles and farming practices while promoting the sale of agricultural fertilizers, crop protectants, sprayer parts, and farm equipment in grapes, apples, pears, hops, and olives
- Perform soil and tissue analysis and develop sustainable fertility programs
- Develop field trials to compare chemical control and fertilizer results
- Preform cover crop trials
- Crop-specific monitoring services using industry best practices
Field Scout/Sales Consultant
Purity Products
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Develop customer relationships through scouting and consultation services.
- Scout grapes and pears for seasonal pests with the use of hand lens, camera, microscope, knife, pheromones, lures, and various traps
- Soil pit, soil core, petiole, and leaf blade analysis. Virus and nematode testing
- Teach sprayer calibration practices
- Identified and documented weed species, contributing to targeted control measures for better field maintenance.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of various agricultural products in real-time situations, providing feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
Education
Associate of Science - Enology – Honors
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA01.2018
Associate of Science - Viticulture – Honors
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA01.2014
Skills
- Microsoft office, Agrian, ChemCheck, and AgCode proficient
- Knowledgeable in sustainable and traditional farming practices
- Tractor operation, repair, and maintenance
- Fertility management
- Irrigation system management
- Spray program management
- Experience with GIS software
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership skills
- Critical thinking
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Spanish proficient
- Soil analysis
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Pest Control Adviser License 137127
- Qualified Applicator License 141960
- Applying for next CCA Exam
Timeline
Vineyard Manager
Pina Vineyard Management
05.2023 - Current
Viticulturist/Vineyard Manager
Maier Vineyard Management
01.2019 - 11.2022
Lead Cellar Intern
Furthermore Winery
05.2018 - 10.2018
Viticulturist/Sales Consultant
Crop Production Services
01.2017 - 06.2017
Field Scout/Sales Consultant
Purity Products
04.2014 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Enology – Honors
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate of Science - Viticulture – Honors
Santa Rosa Junior College
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