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Yovani Ruiz

Alhambra

Summary

Excited to be around plants and detail-oriented Lead Nursery Technician with extensive experience at THC Design and Valcan, specializing in plant propagation and maintenance. Proven ability to enhance plant health through meticulous care and effective irrigation system management. Recognized for maintaining a positive attitude while achieving optimal results in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Driver

Amazon
10.2022 - Current
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.

Lead Nursery Technician

Valcan
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • transplanted plants at all stages of their life into their appropriate container.
  • propagated thousands of cuttings weekly with coordinated team under closely monitored supervision to ensure uniformity and proper execution.
  • Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, and insecticides when necessary.
  • application of live predatorial mites for effective pest control.
  • sanitation of nursery room, vegging and flowering rooms. along with sanitation of equipment.
  • Maximized water conservation, checking watering hoses and irrigation system for optimal efficiency, and testing digital controller performance.
  • Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
  • Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
  • Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks and transported equipment and young plants when needed.
  • Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
  • Diagnosed and treated pest and disease problems in plants, shrubs and trees.
  • Inspected plants to identify for signs of disease or infestation and address problems early.
  • assisted team with harvesting of plants as well as storing in their corresponding dry rooms.
  • Checked feeding water PH and EC levels regularly for optimal plant health.
  • Maintained Facility water tanks weekly, mixed feeding and repaired any damaged pipes.
  • Water, pruned and groomed 1000's of plants to maintain health and attractiveness in all stages of the plants life from seedling to flower harvest.

Lead Nursery Technician

THC Design
09.2020 - 08.2023
  • Water, pruned and groomed 100's of mother plants to maintain health and attractiveness.
  • Mixed and sprayed fertilizers as well as mix and test PH and EC levels of nutrient tanks.
  • Mixed and sprayed insecticidal when needed such as Suffoil X and routine application of predatorial mites for pest control.
  • Maximized water conservation, checking water lines and testing digital controller performance.
  • Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks as well as transporting plants and equipment personally if needed.
  • Transplanted seedlings and young plants to promote growth and prepare plants for transfer to other locations.
  • Inspected plants to identify for signs of disease or infestation and address problems early.
  • Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
  • Propagation of thousands of cuttings for rooting weekly with closely monitored supervision of team.
  • Sanitized equipment and nursery along with maintenance of nutrient feed tanks weekly.

Education

Agricultural/horticultural Sciences

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
12-2025

Skills

  • profficient experience in plant propagation
  • Integrated pest management
  • Soil preparation
  • Soil and water quality assessment
  • Irrigation system management
  • Horticultural maintenance skills
  • Floral care and maintenance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Sanitization proficiency
  • meticulous attention to detail
  • Pruning
  • Disease diagnosis

Timeline

Lead Nursery Technician

Valcan
08.2023 - 11.2023

Delivery Driver

Amazon
10.2022 - Current

Lead Nursery Technician

THC Design
09.2020 - 08.2023

Agricultural/horticultural Sciences

Pasadena City College

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