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Carter Sutterfield

Highland,IL

Summary

Responsible, knowledgeable about agricultural operations and proper equipment use. Physically fit with a flexible schedule and strong attention to detail. Ready to apply my experience to this new position. I will go above and beyond to exceed expectations and learn everything there is to know about the position.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Cultivation Technician

Beleaf Medical
01.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent cultivation practices across the company.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records of cultivation activities and adhering to state guidelines.
  • Maintained a clean and organized grow facility, reducing the risk of contamination or pest-related issues.
  • Provided guidance to junior technicians on best practices in plant care, fostering an environment of teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • Supported cross-functional teams with timely communication regarding changes or potential concerns related to cultivation operations.
  • Reduced crop loss by promptly identifying and addressing plant health issues, such as pests and diseases.
  • Participated in ongoing training to expand knowledge base on cannabis strains, genetics, breeding programs, and overall product quality standards.
  • Contributed to the company''s overall growth by consistently meeting or exceeding cultivation production goals, delivering high-quality plants for processing and sale.
  • Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
  • Worked closely with every team on the cultivation side developing a complete understanding of every stage of cannabis plant growth.
  • achieved a full understanding of how to propagate and maintain mother plants through proper hand watering techniques and using the cage method to shape the plant increasing light available, as well as lowering its center of gravity to insure its longevity and increasing cuts.
  • achieved a full understanding of how to propagate and maintain vegetative plants through proper clone care, correct transplant techniques,and plant maintenance till moved to a flower room
  • achieved a complete understanding of the flowering stage and how to successfully train with trellis netting and maintain plant growth with correct undergrowth removal and removal of shade leaves to maximize light throughout the flowering stage. As well as proper harvesting techniques
  • Achieved a full understanding of the harvest process. How to weigh and record each plant and properly hand plants to dry.

Education

Cannabis Industry Operations Certificate - Cannabis/horticulture

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
12.2022

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Indoor farming experience
  • Record keeping abilities
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Decision-making abilities
  • Growth monitoring
  • Disease identification
  • Safety compliance

Timeline

Cultivation Technician

Beleaf Medical
01.2023 - Current

Cannabis Industry Operations Certificate - Cannabis/horticulture

Southwestern Illinois College
Carter Sutterfield