Maximilien Ratthe

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Gardener at Allison Inn & Spa
September 1, 2019 - Present
Utilize power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas. Planting and cultivating by preparing soil, watering and fertilizing plants.
Grounds Keeper, Landscaper, Laborer at Seasons At The Grove
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2021
Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Laborer / Yard Work (Odd Jobbing) at Various — Odd Jobbing
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2021
Yard work; fencing; prepping houses/yards for sale; turf installation; fixing outdoor structures.
Assistant Gardener & Grounds Keeper at Personal property of Francis Ratthe
January 1, 2017 - Present
In charge of all gardening operations for an organic garden expanding to 4000 sq ft, applying organic, biodynamic, conventional methods; soil prep, planting, weed management, pest and disease control, irrigation, fertilizing, composting, cover crops, crop rotation and harvests valued at $3k-4k per year. Also established and managed chicken farming (up to 80 chickens, egg production over $1k/year). Worked on a vineyard project including drip irrigation installation, fertilization, cover crops, nutrition deficiency management, disease control, weed control, and pest management; built a kestrel box to attract natural predators and recorded footage; involved in grafting different fruit tree varieties onto rootstock, researching varieties and rootstock for organic farming and planning to plant trees in the fall.

Education

Horticulture; Digital Arts; Astronomy; Ornithology at Willow Stream Academy
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025

Qualifications

Pediatric First Aid / CPR AED Training
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
American Safety & Health Institute
February 15, 2023 - February 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Professional Services, Retail, Other