Robert E. Call

About Robert E. Call

An accomplished, meticulous, optimistic plant scientist, pomologist and Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH #30087), with demonstrated expertise in orchard, field and greenhouse production and research. Experienced collaborator in multi-disciplinary teams, with an eye for detail implementing field practices and experiments while ensuring top quality. Established capabilities in project and program management, protocol and report writing, staff training, plant phenotyping and seed harvesting. A highly organized database manager with a proven record of cost conscious budget management and ability securing program funding. Utilizes strong analytical skills to make sound decisions to identify and solve problems, while delivering desirable results. An experienced teacher, author and presenter who is bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish with various international experiences.

Experience

1. Horticulturist, Bear Creek Orchards

   Harry & David

   Feb 2016 — Present · Medford, OR, US

   Internal horticultural consultant responsible for new product testing, data collection and analysis for pear and peach crops. Other responsibilities include tree and fruit development and growth monitoring, crop nutrition, peach cultivar selection, weekly ET-based irrigation recommendations, nursery management, crop estimates and fruit maturity testing for over acres in 20 distinct orchards in the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon. Assists management with decision making and occasional crew supervision. Annual supervision of Harvest Quality Control (QC) Team.

Education

• LDS Institute of Religion, Logan, UT

  Graduate Certificate

• Utah State University

  Master’s Degree

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor’s Degree