GRAEME F. MONTROSE
Horticulturist
Tecumseh,ON
Summary
Passionate and driven, I leverage my unique skill set across diverse environments to maximize the potential of both the organization and myself. With a proven track record of adaptability and thriving in dynamic settings, I consistently deliver exceptional results. My expertise in raising crops positions me to contribute to the success of any team or project within this sector
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
IPM MANAGER
Pure Flavor Farms
Staples, Ontario
3 2023 - Current
- Planned and budgeted inputs for the season with regular monitoring of the program for efficacy and staying on financial track
- Met with management team on issues that face the company focusing on finding sustainable solutions
- Manage and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
- Developed and maintained relationships with contractors and suppliers
- Assisted with marketing to convey the internal goals of sustainability to our clients
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
PRESIDENT
Stradalex
07.2019 - Current
- Design and implementation of sops/infrastructure
- Custom solutions for entertainment and horticulturally based businesses
- Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges with strategic recommendations
- Designed tailored training programs for employees at various levels within the organization, boosting overall skillsets
- Sales and follow up assistance on products sold
MASTER GROWER
NWN Canada
07.2018 - 03.2023
- Ensured consistent high-quality harvests with careful monitoring of plant health and growth stages
- Improved employee retention rates by developing training programs that foster personal growth opportunities within the company
- Assisted in marketing/sales efforts by creating a program to vet current and new genetic lines
- Created planting/propagation/feed schedules
- Mapped out and monitored IPM program
- Management of all day-to-day functions, led team of 100 skilled and unskilled personnel
- Enforcement of regulations set forth by Health Canada
- Managed inventory
- Shareholder and investor relations
OPERATIONS MANAGER-MASTER GROWER
Emblem
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Ensured consistent high-quality harvests with careful monitoring of plant health and growth stages
- Managed a team of cultivation technicians to achieve optimal productivity while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Forecasted yearly needs for materials
- Designed upgrades to both irrigation and climate management systems
- Aided in marketing plan and creation of new product streams
- Investor relations
HEAD GROWER
MCM Acres
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Improved plant health through careful monitoring, timely treatment of pests, and diseases
- Collaborated with management team to forecast production levels, ensuring sufficient inventory to meet customer needs
- Monitored labor costs closely, adjusting staffing levels as needed to maintain productivity without compromising quality or profitability
- Conducted thorough research on new cultivars for specialty program, selecting the best varieties for market demand
- Propagation of all plant material
HEAD GROWER
Hazel Farms
10.2004 - 10.2013
- Provided training and guidance to staff members on proper horticultural practices, fostering a skilled workforce committed to excellence in crop production
- Regularly reviewed fertility tests results, adjusting fertilization protocols accordingly for optimal nutrient availability and plant health
- Managed greenhouse operations for efficient production, minimizing waste and maximizing profits
- Researched pests and diseases common to crops raised and developed mitigation plans
- Monitored crops for optimum growth and production
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Horticulture
Ridgetown College
Ridgetown, ONSkills
Team leadership
Easily gains trust and builds relationships
Record Keeping Abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organic Growing Techniques
References
- Remco Kostwinder, President, Greensearch Inc., (519)450-8020
- Anthony Gallo, President, Pharma Culture Industries, (416)857-4570
Certification
Grower pesticide safety course
Timeline
Trained assistant trainer
10-2024
Grower pesticide safety course
05-2023
PRESIDENT
Stradalex
07.2019 - Current
MASTER GROWER
NWN Canada
07.2018 - 03.2023
Exterminators license
04-2017
OPERATIONS MANAGER-MASTER GROWER
Emblem
01.2016 - 05.2018
HEAD GROWER
MCM Acres
10.2013 - 01.2016
HEAD GROWER
Hazel Farms
10.2004 - 10.2013
IPM MANAGER
Pure Flavor Farms
3 2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Horticulture
Ridgetown College
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