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HEAD GROWER AND MANAGER
Summary

Well-qualified and highly dedicated farm professional offering excellent leadership skills, understanding of business operations and expertise in Organic and Conventional farms. Personable Farmer bringing knowledge of botany and horticulture, as well as the various planting seasons for trees, vegetables and flowers.

Skills
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Garden and Greenhouse development
  • Advanced computer proficiency (both PC and Mac)
  • Cultivation and Propagation management in various growing mediums
  • Complex problem solving
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail
Experience
09/2018 to 01/2020
Head Grower and ManagerCB Nugget Factory － Crested Butte, CO
  • Completed crop duties, including cultivation, irrigation and harvesting, for CB Nugget Factory grow.
  • Managed day laborers in completing trimming duties, cleaning of flower rooms and defoliation when appropriate.
  • Provided onsite training.
  • Successfully led key projects which resulted in timely succession of cannabis.
  • Operated and maintained IPM and Cleaning equipment while observing all safety protocols and carried out pest management and cleaning functions of the grow.
  • Contributed and organized crop strategy meetings to discuss fertilizers, pesticide use and cultivating techniques in order to devise implementation plans for optimal choices.
  • Observed and maintained crop conditions, including environmental and soil conditions on a daily basis, corrected minor problems and resolved complex issues in management position.
05/2017 to 12/2018
Head Grower and Manager of Farm and Greenhouse Western Colorado University － Gunnison, CO
  • Managed propagation and succession of various herbs, vegetables and fruit throughout year.
  • Monitored and managed cultivation, distribution, and sale of crops to local CSA (community supported agriculture), Farmers Market, and Sodexo (Multi-national food service corporation).
  • Increased profits by developing and managing Gardens and Greenhouse at WCU through a multitude of projects including expanding annual production capacity.
  • Directed strategic initiatives to achieve increased biodiversity and yields in all farming areas and greenhouse at WCU using Regenerative Organic Agriculture principles.
  • Managed and coordinated undergraduate interns and graduate students on campus to achieve planned goals for the immediate and continued success of farming areas and greenhouse.
10/2014 to 02/2015
Deli WorkerThe Market － Denver, CO

Took necessary steps to meet customer needs and effectively resolve food or service issues. Recorded customer orders and repeated them back in a clear, understandable manner. Served fresh, hot food with a smile in a timely manner. Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally.

09/2014 to 11/2014
CoachChicago Edge Soccer Academy － Oak Park, IL

Demonstrated commitment and responsibility towards fellow players and coaches through genuine respect and dedication to the sport. Assisted with athletics management tasks provided by organization. Designed each class to match the skill and learning levels of all participants. Suggested exercise modifications to individual players to avoid strain and injury.

Education and Training
12/2018
Bachelor of Arts: Environmental SustainabilityWestern Colorado University － Gunnison, COU.S.A

Environment & Sustainability students learn to understand ecological systems, analyze the environmental and social impacts of societies, businesses, and individuals, and experiment with sustainable solutions to those impacts. I studied with an emphasis in Sustainable Organic Agriculture during my time at Western Colorado University.

  • Minor in Exercise and Sport Science
Business Management University of Colorado Denver － Denver, CO, United States of America

Attended for two years, before transferring to Western Colorado University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in the School Environment and Sustainability.

2014
High School DiplomaOak Park and River Forest High School － Oak Park, IL, United States of America

Played Soccer all four years, while participating in multiple clubs including finance club, psychology club and Boy Scouts. 

Community Service

Volunteer/Member, Organics Guild Western Colorado University, 2016-2018

Volunteer, selling fresh fruit, jams and dried fruit for Ela Family Farm at Farmers Markets during summer, 2017-2018

Volunteer, Organized Apple Picking and donation of over 200lbs of various Apple varieties to Gunnison Food Pantry, late Summer 2018

Volunteer, Oak Park Food Pantry, 2008-2014

Volunteer, Community Outreach UC Denver, 2014

Additional Information
  • Interests include hiking, skiing, climbing, regenerative organic agriculture and plant breeding.
  • Hiked Sawtooth Mountain Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyons National Park and many more!
  • Boy Scout for seven years
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • CB Nugget Factory
  • Western Colorado University
  • The Market
  • Chicago Edge Soccer Academy

School Attended

  • Western Colorado University
  • University of Colorado Denver
  • Oak Park and River Forest High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Head Grower and Manager
  • Head Grower and Manager of Farm and Greenhouse
  • Deli Worker
  • Coach

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Environmental Sustainability
    Business Management
    High School Diploma

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