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IVAN ROJAS DAZA

Maule

Summary

Berry agronomist with extensive experience at Driscoll's, utilizing advanced irrigation techniques to significantly boost crop yields. Proficient in soil quality analysis and pest management, consistently achieving productivity enhancements. Strong relationship-building skills foster collaboration with growers, leading to outstanding results in berry production.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Berry Agronomist

Driscoll's
Perth
05.2022 - 01.2025
  • With extensive experience as a berry agronomist at Driscoll’s, a global industry leader, I provided in-field support to berry growers, applying agronomic expertise to enhance crop yields and quality. Monitoring over 50 hectares across two productive regions in Australia through regular farm visits and tailored advice, I consistently enhanced yields and ensured successful seasonal outcomes.
  • Partnered with growers to implement best practices in productivity zoning, crop protection, and precision irrigation.
  • Utilized environmental data and smart fertilizer applications to maintain soil health and optimize berry yields.
  • Collaborated with teams to ensure the timely application of crop protection measures, ensuring high-quality production with minimal environmental impact.
  • Built strong relationships with growers, offering expert advice to maximize crop performance and address emerging challenges.
  • Conducted regular crop scouting and pest assessments to guide effective pest management, and minimize yield loss.
  • Led trials of new varieties of berries in different production regions in Australia to study the adaptability of potential commercial varieties of high productivity, reporting results to the R&D department of Driscoll's Australia (Tasmania).
  • Tracking and monitoring of plant production from different propagation nurseries in Australia to ensure adequate conditions of juvenile plants for dispatch to growers, and ensuring optimal transport conditions.

Irrigation Supervisor

Trandos Hydroponic Growers
Perth
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Supervise the irrigation, fertilisation, disease management and pest management of all plants in the Hydroponic Seedling Nursery
  • Make decisions regarding irrigation / fertigation protocol based on crop type and growth stage
  • Monitor plants for disease and pest damage and apply appropriate crop protection chemicals (e.g
  • Herbicides, fungicides etc)
  • Supervise staff working in irrigation, including: training staff, creating the staff roster, delegating tasks, overseeing day to day operations and providing feedback

Staff support

Floraplant Nursery
Perth
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Support the production, propagation and cultivation of indoor plants and ornamental plants

Operations Manager

Agrícola y Comercial Don Carlos SPA
Curicó
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Managed operations for a grower of fruit, horticultural crops and cereal, specialising in cherry production
  • Responsible for all stages of cherry production, including: planning, monitoring growth, pruning and harvest
  • Responsible for analysis and decision making to increase crop yield and quality; testing soil quality, analysing weather, effective irrigation, applying fertiliser, weed and pest management and plant disease management
  • Managed over 100 workers across three different orchards and provided direction and guidance to orchard supervisors

Quality Control Supervisor

Agrícola Santa Marta de Liray
Santiago
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed the postharvest process of fresh grapes, including packaging and quality control

Logistics and Maintenance Staff - Landscaping

Zimmermann Bauunternehmen GmbH
Dresden
05.2011 - 03.2012
  • Supported landscaping and gardening projects

Education

Agronomy and Agricultural Engineering -

Universidad Catolica del Maule
Chile
01.2018

Skills

  • Indoor and outdoor crop production
  • Water and soil quality analysis
  • Effective irrigation and fertilisation
  • Monitoring weather and environmental factors
  • Effective weed and pest management
  • Plant disease management
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Relationship building skills
  • Good stakeholder engagement skills
  • Business knowledge
  • Economic knowledge

Certification

Agriculture, horticulture, and conservation and land management training package

ChemCERT, Australia, February 2022

  • Transport and store chemicals
  • Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds, and diseases

Delphy Training Course Certificate, Berries Crops Management, Tasmania, November 2023

  • Berries, plant physiology, and growth
  • Rubus, strawberries, and blueberries practice
  • Plant water use and substrate irrigation concepts
  • Climate effects on berry plant growth

Delphy Training Course Certificate in Nursery Management, Tasmania & Melbourne, November 2024

  • Berries, plant physiology, and growth
  • Irrigation practice
  • Strawberries nursery practices
  • Optimizing substrate nutrition

References

German Pizarro, Supervisor at Floraplant, Perth, Australia. 0458 296 093

Gerard Eaton, Operations Manager at Driscoll's, Perth, Western Australia, gerard.eaton@driscolls.com.au

Sally Kershaw, Applied Research Manager at Driscoll's, Melbourne, Australia, sally.kershaw@driscolls.com.au

Marco Quiroz, Berry agronomist at Driscoll's, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, marco.quiroz@driscolls.com.au

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Berry Agronomist

Driscoll's
05.2022 - 01.2025

Irrigation Supervisor

Trandos Hydroponic Growers
06.2021 - 05.2022

Staff support

Floraplant Nursery
01.2020 - 06.2021

Operations Manager

Agrícola y Comercial Don Carlos SPA
01.2018 - 09.2019

Quality Control Supervisor

Agrícola Santa Marta de Liray
01.2016 - 12.2018

Logistics and Maintenance Staff - Landscaping

Zimmermann Bauunternehmen GmbH
05.2011 - 03.2012

Agronomy and Agricultural Engineering -

Universidad Catolica del Maule

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