Aaron Parrish
Fairbury,IL
Summary
Professional cultivation specialist with strong expertise in horticulture, soil management, irrigation, and pest control. Proven track record in optimizing crop yields and ensuring high-quality product through effective team collaboration and adaptive strategies. Reliable and flexible, excelling in dynamic environments and committed to achieving exceptional results. Skilled in resource management, growth cycle monitoring, and implementing sustainable practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultivation Supervisor
Pharmacann
Dwight, IL
10.2020 - Current
- Cultivation Manager who has led a team of 10+ employees across various departments including propagation, vegetative growth, flowering stages and harvest.
- Managed a team of cultivators, providing ongoing training and support to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
- Ensured compliance with local and federal regulations by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and requirements.
- Coordinated harvest schedules for maximum efficiency, minimizing downtime between crop cycles.
- Implemented innovative irrigation systems that conserved water while maintaining optimal moisture levels for plant growth.
- Assessed new technology offerings in the market to determine their potential benefits for improving cultivation operations at the facility.
- Maintained detailed records of all cultivation activities, allowing for data-driven decision making in future crop cycles.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Enhanced crop yield by implementing effective irrigation and fertilization techniques.
Courier
Pharmacann
Dwight, IL
05.2019 - 10.2020
Cultivation Technician
Pharmacann
Dwight, IL
07.2017 - 05.2019
Processing Technician
Pharmacann
Dwight, IL
10.2016 - 07.2017
Delivery Driver/Manager
Rosatis
Bloomington, IL
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Janitor
PTC Alliance
Fairbury, IL
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-2015
Associate of Science -
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL01-2013
Skills
- Employee training
- Integrated pest management
- Irrigation Strategy/Crop Steering Specialist
- Climate adaptation
- Water management
- Precision agriculture
- Crop management
- Plant nutrition
- Pruning techniques
- Irrigation systems
Timeline
Cultivation Supervisor
Pharmacann
10.2020 - Current
Courier
Pharmacann
05.2019 - 10.2020
Cultivation Technician
Pharmacann
07.2017 - 05.2019
Processing Technician
Pharmacann
10.2016 - 07.2017
Delivery Driver/Manager
Rosatis
08.2011 - 09.2016
Janitor
PTC Alliance
08.2008 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
Illinois State University
Associate of Science -
Heartland Community College