Chad Garewal

Tranquillity,CA

Summary

Very experienced, hands-on Production Manager with a familiarity of this region and your corporation. Effective intermediary between technical, field and processing staff.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

President / Production Manager

Valparaiso Seeds LLC

Tranquillity, CA

10.2016 - Current

Secured vegetable seed production contracts from domestic and international plant breeding and marketing companies.
Placed crops with competent growers with suitable soils, climates and available water throughout California.
Worked closely with Growers, Crop Advisors, Seed Cleaning Technicians and Labor Contractors to assure best yield and quality results.
Regularly inspected fields for crop health and genetic purity in order to prepare reports to customers.

Vice President / Production Manager

North Pacific Seeds, Inc.

San Joaquin, CA

02.1998 - 08.2016

Oversaw the contracting, placement, crop management, harvesting and cleaning of 200 metric tons of vegetable seed annually.
Directed a 20 member office and seed cleaning facility staff plus up to 100 seasonal laborers in the field.
Assisted in the preparation of budgets, pricing and status reports to the parent company and customers.
Traveled worldwide as a representative and nagotiator.

Plant Breeding Technician

Ferry - Morse Seed Co.

San Juan Bautista, CA

06.1993 - 02.1998

Worked under professional vegetable breeding geneticists.
Prepared, planted and observed small trials in the field and greenhouse.
Conducted tests in the plant pathology and DNA laboratories.
Prepared statistical reports to be included with applications for plant variety protection.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Plant Science / Agronomy

California State University - Fresno

Fresno, CA

05.1993

Skills

Technical Staff Collaboration
Product Standards Maintenance
Production Reports

Cost Control Programs
Contract Management
Customer Expectations Management

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