SNIZHANNA OTYCH
Lindsay,Canada
Summary
Proven Agronomist Researcher from Ukrainian Institute of Plant Variety Examination, I excel in ecological product cultivation and problem-solving, demonstrating unmatched dedication to advancing agricultural practices. Leveraging agronomy knowledge and teamwork, I've significantly contributed to seed variety improvements and sustainable farming solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
GREENHOUSE WORKER, FLORIST
HILL'S FLORIST & GREENHOUSES
Lindsay, Canada
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers in product selection, cared for flowers, planted seedlings, watered plants, identified diseases or pests, and provided timely reports on them
- Pruned shrubs, maintained organized and clean greenhouses, and ensured product demonstrations were well-presented
- Additionally, arranged bouquets, handled orders, and communicated with customers
- Packed and prepared plants for shipping or sale, ensuring quality and accuracy.
- Operated greenhouse equipment such as temperature controls, lighting, and irrigation systems.
- Conducted plant propagation activities including seeding, cutting, and grafting.
- Monitored plant health, identifying and treating pests and diseases as needed.
- Assisted with crop harvesting and transplantation.
FARM OWNER
Owner
Sumy, Ukraine, Ukraine
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Cucumbers grown in greenhouses and tomatoes in the open field, crops were cared for during the growing season, fertilizers applied correctly and in a timely manner for better yields
- Grew vegetables and seedlings for sale, wholesale or market sale
- Organizes and prepares cuttings prior to planting
- Participates in data entry at several points in the sowing process, notes data on crops, seed germination, disease resistance, monitors temperature and humidity in the greenhouse, and monitors pests
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
AGRONOMIST RESEARCHER
UKRAINIAN INSITUTE OF PLANT VARIETY EXAMINATION
, Ukraine
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitored and cared for over 350 seed varieties
- Conducted measurements and quality assessments on experimental plots to create reports based on the results, collected data, and maintained accurate records
- Additionally, developed action plans based on observed changes in the plots (such as weather conditions and the impact of diseases and pests on crop yield)
- Promptly identified plant pests and diseases, using fungicides, insecticides, acaricides, and timely mechanical soil treatment to combat weeds
- Collected grain samples for further laboratory analysis
- Soil sampling and report creation were part of my responsibilities, along with working with technical documentation
- Before starting experimental sowings in spring, I prepared technological maps using Excel, detailing all sequential actions, considering soil fertility, crop predecessors, climate, and crop care
- Planned and conducted field trials, including pre-sowing soil treatment, sowing, spraying plots against weeds, main soil treatment, crop care, monitoring and recording, assessing variety resistance to adverse meteorological conditions, sampling, and harvesting
- Evaluated efficacy of fertilizer and pesticides and made adjustments as necessary.
- Developed budgets based on estimated costs associated with farming operations.
- Assessed crop production and quality to inform decisions regarding best planting, harvesting and climate effects.
- Inspected fields for signs of weeds, insects or disease outbreaks.
- Assessed soil problems and water quality issues to identify causes or sources for effective resolution.
- Created reports detailing findings from agronomic studies and trials.
- Inspected degraded and contaminated soils to create plans to improve chemical, biological and physical aspects.
- Maintained records of fertilizer applications, crop rotations and harvest data.
- Monitored weather patterns to determine optimal planting times.
- Classified insect species and other living organisms and assessed for benefit or invasiveness to soil and plants.
- Conducted soil tests to determine nutrient content and pH levels.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
Master`s Degree - Agronomy
Sumy National Agrarian University
Ukraine01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Vertical And Hydroponic Agriculture Farming
Humber College
Toronto, NoneSkills
- Ecological product cultivation
- Goal setting
- Deadline management
- Task management
- Independent work
- Learning new tools and technologies
- Agronomy knowledge
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Agricultural machinery operation
- Tractor operation
- Climate control
- Plant nutrition
- Safe use of fertilizer
- Organic gardening
- Using power tools
- Irrigation
- Plant labeling
- Watering plants
- Inventory control
- Plant identification
- Soil formulation
- Fertilizer application
Communication Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Outlook
- Cs3 Technology Business Software
- Adobe Photoshop
Affiliations
- visiting new places, traveling. Reading books on fantastic themes, also one of my hobbies is garden care
Languages
English
Professional
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
volonteer work
- Church garden care - Fairview Baptist Church
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GREENHOUSE WORKER, FLORIST
HILL'S FLORIST & GREENHOUSES
01.2023 - 01.2024
FARM OWNER
Owner
01.2020 - 01.2022
AGRONOMIST RESEARCHER
UKRAINIAN INSITUTE OF PLANT VARIETY EXAMINATION
01.2019 - 01.2021
Master`s Degree - Agronomy
Sumy National Agrarian University
Some College (No Degree) - Vertical And Hydroponic Agriculture Farming
Humber College
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