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Andy Deeb

Brandon,FL

Summary

My primary goal in any workplace is to maximize productivity and efficiency while fostering a positive and collaborative environment among coworkers. With experience in both customer service and facility settings, I Excel in clear communication and building strong relationships with team members. I prioritize organization, ensuring that workstations are clean, well-ordered, and that all necessary tools and resources are easily accessible. I am also adept at collecting and analyzing data to monitor workflow, identify areas for improvement, and drive progress toward achieving organizational goals. I'm eager to take my career an extra step further and feel like my experience over the years especially with Cannabis is pivotal in creating the worker and person I am today.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dry Room Lead

Parallel
11.2022 - Current

As the Dry Room Lead specifically in the Trim Room my role is to ensure that all necessary SKUs are filled according to the production plan and following FIFO to maintain product quality. Evaluating our inventory and taking the necessary processing steps to reach the final state of the product, with attention to efficiency, quality, and timeliness.

  • Process Improvement & Team Training: Introduced a new curing method and trained the team, resulting in improved product quality and positive feedback from customers and associates.
  • Workflow Optimization: Analyzed workflows and adapted production plans to optimize strain allocation, reducing Days on Hand (DOH) and improving efficiency.
  • Yield Increase: Collaborated with management to enhance hand-trim processes, increasing flower yield and material for critical SKUs.
  • Inventory & Space Management: Streamlined material flow in the Dry Room to resolve space constraints, ensuring continuous production and reducing bottlenecks.
  • Record-Breaking Production: Helped break the production record with over 1.1 million grams processed across multiple SKUs through effective teamwork.
  • Flower Grading & Allocation: Implemented a grading system to optimize flower allocation, improving product quality.
  • Quality Control & Labor Efficiency: Enhanced consistency by adding a step to sift trim from QC’d material, reducing packaging issues and boosting labor efficiency.
  • Data Streamlining: Developed a consolidated tracking sheet, improving flower allocation and proactively addressing inconsistencies.
  • Wholesale Process Support: Facilitated smooth wholesale transactions.
  • Biotrack Integration Leadership: Led efforts to resolve issues during Biotrack integration, maintaining operational efficiency amid system changes.
  • Collaborative Work Environment: Promoted a collaborative, problem-solving team atmosphere aligned with company goals.
  • Health & Safety Advocacy: Educated team on proper PPE and respiratory safety measures, promoting a safe work environment.

Harvest Team Lead

Parallel
08.2021 - 11.2022

As Harvest lead it was the duty of my role to ensure all necessary plants from the scheduled harvest were completed in a timely, efficient, and clean manner. While within that same work week cleaning a minimum of one range to allow the cultivation workflow at the time to continue.

  • Efficient Harvest Management: Led timely and clean harvests, ensuring optimal productivity and high standards.
  • Workflow Planning & Coordination: Developed organized workflows to ensure consistent production and smooth operations.
  • Team Morale & Support: Fostered a positive environment by offering breaks and maintaining motivation during challenging conditions.
  • Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Guided the team through last-minute changes and tight deadlines, ensuring successful outcomes.
  • Compliance & Training Oversight: Ensured timely completion of training, safety protocols, and required forms, promoting workplace safety.
  • Yield & Waste Tracking: Recorded yield and waste data, contributing to effective resource management and operational insights.
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Coordinated with other departments to improve workflow and efficiency during harvests.
  • Labor Flexibility: Redirected labor resources to other cultivation departments, ensuring continuous productivity.
  • People Skills & Team Building: Promoted collaboration, equality, and a respectful work environment through strong interpersonal skills.

Dry Room Technician

Parallel
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Drying & Harvesting Expertise: Managed hang-drying and rack-drying processes, ensuring product quality during drying.
  • Hand Trimming for Packaging: Hand-trimmed flowers for packaging, ensuring consistency and high-quality presentation.
  • Environmental Monitoring: Monitored humidity and temperature to maintain ideal conditions for cannabis drying.
  • Bin Organization & Storage: Organized and consolidated bins of dried product to support smooth operations.
  • Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operated and maintained the EZ Trim machine to streamline trimming and ensure its longevity.
  • Kief Production: Ran the kief machine using dry ice and mesh screens, optimizing material use and product offerings.
  • Cleaning & Maintenance: Regularly cleaned and maintained the dry room and tools, ensuring safety and sanitation compliance.
  • Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Learned to operate and maintain the EZ Trim machine, streamlining the trimming process while ensuring its proper functioning and longevity.
  • Kief Production: Proficiently ran the kief machine to extract kief from trim using dry ice and mesh screens, optimizing material use and contributing to additional product offerings.
  • Cleaning & Maintenance: Regularly cleaned and maintained the dry room and all tools to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards, promoting a safe and efficient work environment.

Cultivation

Parallel
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Precise Harvesting: Harvested specific cannabis strains with minimal environmental contact to preserve quality and prevent contamination.
  • Data Tracking & Weighing: Accurately weighed flower and waste, maintaining precise records for yield and waste tracking.
  • Post-Harvest Cleanup & Organization: Ensured thorough cleaning and organization of harvest areas and greenhouses to maintain a safe, efficient environment.

Education

High -

Bloomingdale High School

Skills

  • Integrity
  • Collaboration
  • Alignment
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Dry Room Lead

Parallel
11.2022 - Current

Harvest Team Lead

Parallel
08.2021 - 11.2022

Dry Room Technician

Parallel
01.2021 - 08.2021

Cultivation

Parallel
07.2020 - 01.2021

High -

Bloomingdale High School