Chad Colli
Santa Maria ,CA
Summary
At Colli Farms Inc., I spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced crop yields and streamlined operations, demonstrating adeptness in farm equipment operation and staff supervision. My strategic approach to irrigation and pest management, coupled with fostering robust vendor relations, resulted in notable efficiency improvements and a reliable supply chain, underscoring my commitment to agricultural excellence and team leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Vegetable Grower
Colli Farms Inc.
01.2003 - 09.2024
- Coordinated effectively with sales representatives to forecast crop availability accurately and meet customer demands consistently.
- Enhanced crop yield by utilizing advanced growing practices and maintaining optimal environmental conditions.
- Utilized integrated pest management strategies that minimized pesticide use while ensuring optimal crop protection from pests and diseases.
- Ensured high-quality produce with meticulous attention to harvest timing and post-harvest handling procedures.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that enhanced employee productivity, reduced waste, and ensured consistent product quality.
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to secure high-quality inputs at competitive prices while developing a reliable supply chain network.
- Implemented efficient water management practices such as drip irrigation systems, resulting in reduced water usage while maintaining optimal plant health.
- Maintained accurate records of planting dates, fertilization schedules, pest management interventions, and harvest data for future reference.
- Conducted regular field scouting activities to identify potential disease or pest outbreaks early on.
- Reduced pest issues through diligent monitoring and targeted application of biological controls.
- Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
- Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
- Used effective weed control methods, promoting plant growth.
- Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
- Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides, and fertilizer.
- Welded and fabricated equipment as needed.
- Maintained all farm equipment as needed.
- Managed working man and directed all activities from transplant to harvest.
Education
High School Diploma -
Righetti High School
Santa Maria, CAWest Hills College
Coalinga, CA 08.2002 - 05.2003
Skills
Farm equipment operation
Weed management
Sanitation
Staff Supervision
Vendor Relations
Plant Disease Identification
Fertilizer Application
Crop Production
Irrigation
Welding
Soil Health Monitoring
Crop Yield Optimization
PRCA Rodeo Circuit 2003-2004
Traveled all over west coast to team rope professionally, entering into Professional Rodeos. I still team rope in my spare time and am a member of ACTRA , USTRC and World Series Team Roping Organizations.
Timeline
Vegetable Grower
Colli Farms Inc.
01.2003 - 09.2024
West Hills College
08.2002 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Righetti High School
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