Celena Benitez.
Salinas,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Harvest & Post Harvest Manager | Nursery Lead
CaliDutch Farm
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Led a team of 12 skilled and unskilled farm personnel
- Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles
- Operated farming equipment to move goods safely from fields to collection points
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges
- Developed an understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements
- Checked system to receive orders and directions to correct item locations
- Harvested products and prepared for sale or shipping
- Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth
Post Harvest Manager
Harvest, Coastal Farms
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
Human Resources Assistant
Cannafornia Holdings LLC
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process
- Participated in recruitment and selection process for new hires
- Converted employee status from temporary to permanent
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Businesses Administration General Accounting
California State University of Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05.2023
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Hartnell Community College
Salinas, CA05.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Leadership skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Knowledge of ESL barriers and necessities
- Well rounded individual
- Team player
- Brand Management
References
Brenda Amador
Senior Financial Analyst/ Tanimura & Antle
(831) 229-2733
Hector Jaques
Produce Account Manager/ Sysco Produce
(831) 998-5225
Alejandro Valdez
Linux Systems Administrator / Clayton State University
(404)433-7173
Timeline
Harvest & Post Harvest Manager | Nursery Lead
CaliDutch Farm
05.2021 - 10.2021
Post Harvest Manager
Harvest, Coastal Farms
02.2021 - 05.2021
Human Resources Assistant
Cannafornia Holdings LLC
03.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Businesses Administration General Accounting
California State University of Monterey Bay
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Hartnell Community College
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