July 1999 – Present:
Cuisinart Resort & Spa
Rendezvous Bay, P.O. Box 2000 Anguilla, B.W.I.

Hydroponic Greenhouse Farm Manager: Supervise the construction of a greenhouse and installation of hydroponic components.  The greenhouse is part of a $60 million hotel and resort complex.  The greenhouse provides fresh vegetables for the hotel’s three restaurants.  Establish cultural techniques in the growing of herbs, lettuce, tomatoes, European cucumbers, peppers, eggplant and edible ornamentals.  Hydroponic systems include sand & peatlite cultures, plant towers of perlite substrate, bato buckets using perlite, raft culture, and NFT A-frames.  My work includes training of personnel in hydroponic cultures, pest and disease management, planning cropping schedules, preparing budgets, purchasing supplies from foreign sources, developing nutrient formulations and modifications of systems and techniques to combat tropical conditions of the Caribbean.  In addition to these direct growing responsibilities are the presentations to various magazines, radio and television programs in the promotion of the hotel of which the greenhouse is a key factor in the attraction of guests to this exclusive resort.  Conducting tours of the greenhouse for the guests is another part of the public relations.

Sept. 1990 – June 1999
California Watercress, Inc.
P. O. Box 874 Fillmore, CA 93016

Technical Director of Horticulture – Project Manager: Provide technical assistance for projects concerned with design and construction of intensive cropping systems, hydroponic growing of various herbs.  Established a 3-acre outdoor hydroponic watercress facility to conserve water. This overcame production losses due to drought conditions.  Design and construction of greenhouses and hydroponic systems for growing various herbs.  Training of workers and supervisors in horticultural practices for hydroponic systems.  Investigation of potential horticultural ventures with emphasis on intensive cropping techniques.