Brooklyn Kannada
Mt. Pisa
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented horticulture professional with over 5 years experience working in vineyards. Passionate about plant care, with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of plant health and maintenance. Highly self motivated, with excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently while ensuring top-tier customer service. Skilled in clear communication and committed to exceeding client expectations. A New Zealand resident, fully eligible to work. Excited to bring expertise and enthusiasm to the role of Plantscape Technician.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vineyard Technician and Machinery Operator
Te Kano Estate
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted pest and disease monitoring.
- Repair and maintenance of vineyard irrigation system.
- Carried out canopy management such as shoot thinning, wire lifting/ tucking, leaf plucking and fruit thinning.
- Carried out tractor operations such as mowing, weed spraying, and trimming.
- Completed Growsafe certification for safe agrichemical handling.
- Improved equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
Viticultural Technician
Mora Wines
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Supervised, trained, and provided guidance to vineyard workers.
- Coordinated work schedules and task assignments based on vineyard needs.
- Assist with and supervised activities related to pruning and canopy management.
- Monitored vineyard conditions, including soil health, grapevine growth, and pest and diseases.
- Collected and analyzed data on grape quality and yield.
- Maintained accurate records of vineyard activities, and pest management treatments for SWNZ and BioGro.
Cellar and Vineyard Supervisor
Akarua Winery
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Trained staff on health and safety standards for the winery and vineyard
- Oversaw and performed all aspects of production including Pressing operations, fruit receival and processing, inoculations, additions, racking, and all barrel work for Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir
- Carried out lab results, work orders, and lab requests via Vintrace
- Oversaw cooling and heating system for all Stainless steel tanks
- Oversaw and conducted vintage lab analysis including initial Brix, pH and TA on grape samples, fermentation management, and free SO2
- Carried out dosage trials for our vintage and non vintage sparkling wine
- Conducted bentonite trials and measured stability of finished wines
- Oversaw all growing season duties including young vine training, shoot thinning, leaf plucking, and wire tucking in the vineyard
- Conducted pest and disease monitoring and yield estimates
- Irrigation repair and maintenance
- Cane and spur pruning
Vintage Cellar Hand
Carolton Winemakers Studio
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Press Operations
- Fruit Sorting
- Carried out additions, inoculations, rackings, and barrel work for different winemakers, learning many techniques of winemaking
- Conducted fermentation analysis including brix and temperature
- Cap management
Vintage Cellar Hand
Awatere River Wines
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Grape receival and press operations of a 3,000 tone facility
- Floatation and racking operations
- Conducted fermentation analysis including brix and temperature
- Tankering
- Inoculations and additions
- Barrel downs of Pinot Noir and organization of Barrel Hall
Vintage Cellar Hand
Sileni Estates
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Press operations
- Floatation and racking operations
- Fermentation management of Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah
- Punch downs and pump overs
Cellar and Vineyard Hand
Messina Hof Winery
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Trained staff on cellar production procedures and safety protocols
- Over saw grape receivals and press operations for a wide variety of grape varietals including Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sagrantino, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc
- Grape sampling
- Conducted all vintage lab analysis including initial Brix, pH, and TA on grape samples, YAN, and Free SO2
- Pest and Disease monitoring
- Pruning
Vintage Cellar Hand
Yangarra Estate Vineyard
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Grape Sampling
- Barrel cleaning and Barrel downs
- Punch downs and pump overs of Grenache and Syrah
- Maintained cellar hygiene specifically tailored to organic and biodynamic grown fruit
Education
Associate of Arts - History
Tarrant County Community College
Arlington, Texas01-2014
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Leadership
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Multitasking and orginization
- Flexibility
- Problem Solving
- ForkLift Certified
- GrowSafe Certified
Certification
- New Zealand Forklift F Endorsement Certification, 02/23, 02/25
- First Aid Certificate, 02/22, 02/24
Timeline
Vineyard Technician and Machinery Operator
Te Kano Estate
12.2024 - Current
Viticultural Technician
Mora Wines
09.2023 - 12.2024
Vintage Cellar Hand
Carolton Winemakers Studio
09.2022 - 11.2022
Cellar and Vineyard Supervisor
Akarua Winery
09.2020 - 09.2023
Vintage Cellar Hand
Awatere River Wines
03.2020 - 05.2020
Vintage Cellar Hand
Sileni Estates
02.2020 - 03.2020
Vintage Cellar Hand
Yangarra Estate Vineyard
01.2018 - 03.2018
Cellar and Vineyard Hand
Messina Hof Winery
04.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - History
Tarrant County Community College
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