Andrea Lum
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dependable and hardworking individual with extensive experience in plant cultivation and nutrient management. Proven ability to implement process improvements that boost operational efficiency. Strong skills in teamwork and quality control, leading to high productivity and effective training of new staff. Dedicated to ongoing professional development and excellence in horticultural practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1988
1988
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Propagation Supervisor
Phinest
Sacramento
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures.
- Managed a team of 4 to 10 employees, maintaining high productivity and quality standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Utilized document management system to organize files, ensuring data accessibility.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
- Maintained positive relationships with staff and management to promote teamwork.
Cultivation Technician
Capital Rootz
Sacramento, California
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked for a small fledgling CBD company performing various duties including propagation, transplanting, defoliation, watering, nutrient mixing, and other garden maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in the building and setup of the greenhouse, as well as general help on the farm.
- Aided in processing the previous season's harvest, including trimming, storing, and packaging.
- Provided support for the owners by running errands such as mailing packages, shopping for supplies, and coordinating with coworkers to complete scheduled assignments.
Department Lead
Hemp Logic
Gridley, California
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Actively led crews of 10 to 20 in post-harvest processing, as well as trained new employees in the company's SOPs.
- Maintained records, including weight from bucking through final product, factory labeling, and employee hours.
- Oversaw packaging and shipping, ensuring copies of the COA were enclosed.
- Trimmed CBD hemp both by hand and by machine.
- Performed general cultivation duties.
Education
GED
Los Molinos, CASkills
- Quality standards in production
- Maintaining an organized workspace
- Sanitation for plant pest and disease control
- Disinfection procedures
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
Certification
- DPR Pesticide Field Worker Training-April 2025 to Present
Additional Information
- Nearly 30 years of involvement in all stages of cannabis cultivation, from propagation through processing.
- Experienced in indoor and outdoor garden settings.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office, Excel & Google Suite.
- Able to work effectively in a group or unsupervised.
- Strong emphasis on interacting with team members and management in a positive manner.
Timeline
Propagation Supervisor
Phinest
03.2023 - 08.2025
Cultivation Technician
Capital Rootz
02.2021 - 07.2021
Department Lead
Hemp Logic
03.2020 - 02.2021
GED