Jenny X.
Christchurch
Summary
Major in horticulture graduate with experience in plant breeding, weed and pest management, and skilled data collection with Microsoft Excel. Very experienced in propagating and cultivating plants in greenhouses and laboratories. I’m excited to build off and further develop my skills with Botanic gardens, and assist in enhancing the maintenance of plant collections.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Intern
University of Sydney
, Australia
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Study on the effects of different climate changes and environments on plants and how they can develop sustainably.
Researcher
University of Queensland Gatton Lab
, Australia
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Propagation, grafting capsicum cuttings onto wild chili rootstocks in the greenhouse.
- Assist professors in managing the glasshouse irrigation and inventory.
- Organized data to enable analysis and effective communication of findings.
Researcher
Massey University Plant Growth Units
, New Zealand
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted professors with breeding plants, including grafting for apples and hydroponics for tomatoes and strawberries.
Intern
Massey University PhD Lab
, New Zealand
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Measured and recorded data in Microsoft Excel for kiwifruit.
- Familiar with the measurement equipment in the laboratory and strengthened the cooperation ability with the team members.
Intern
Matakana Estate
, New Zealand
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted manager with the daily events, including recording the data in Excel.
- Reported outlining grape growth and vineyard weed management information.
Education
Bachelor of AgriScience - horticulture
Massey University
02-2020
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Plant breeding
- Weed management and pest control
- Data Collection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Student Intern
University of Sydney
03.2022 - 04.2022
Researcher
University of Queensland Gatton Lab
06.2020 - 07.2021
Intern
Massey University PhD Lab
06.2019 - 08.2019
Intern
Matakana Estate
06.2018 - 07.2018
Researcher
Massey University Plant Growth Units
02.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of AgriScience - horticulture
Massey University
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