Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Charles Padnick

Littleton,CO

Summary

Driven by a continuous learning mindset and expert horticulturist skills, I enhanced harvest efficiency and team performance at Trader Joe's and as a self-employed Cannabis Grower and Consultant. Achieved compliance, fostered a culture of continuous improvement, and developed high-performing teams through effective communication and decision-making competence. Skilled agricultural manager with demonstrated operations, team and financial management abilities. Coordinate efficient activities at all levels to support business profits and maintain sustainable operations. Employee-focused and performance-oriented with good training and mentoring abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Cannabis Grower and Consultant

Self-employeed
04.2012 - 06.2024
  • Maximized harvest efficiency by carefully scheduling flowering cycles according to facility capacity and seasonal demand fluctuations.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining accurate records of all cultivation activities and adhering to industry best practices for cannabis production.
  • Contributed to streamlined production processes with meticulous record-keeping on plant development stages, feeding schedules, and cultivation techniques.
  • Influenced positive company culture through continuous learning opportunities and active participation in professional development workshops relating to cannabis horticulture advancements.
  • Contributed to cost-saving measures by evaluating the effectiveness of alternative cultivation inputs such as soil amendments or organic pest control solutions.

Manger

Trader Joe's
10.2008 - 05.2011
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
  • Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Education

Some College - Sociably

University of Albany
Albany Ny

Skills

  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Decision-Making Competence
  • Record Keeping Abilities
  • Greenhouse Operations
  • Inventory Management Abilities
  • Climate Control Mastery
  • Advanced Botany Knowledge
  • Organic Growing Techniques
  • Compliance and Regulations Knowledge
  • Soil and Nutrient Management
  • Cannabis Strain Identification
  • Pruning and Training Techniques
  • Pest Management Expertise
  • Expert Horticulturist
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Task Prioritization
  • Worker Training
  • Equipment Operation
  • Self Motivation
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Crop Harvesting
  • Goal Setting
  • Professionalism
  • Staff Management
  • Scheduling
  • Team Supervision
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Restocking abilities
  • Facility Cleaning
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous Improvement

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A profile of some of my past work.

Timeline

Cannabis Grower and Consultant

Self-employeed
04.2012 - 06.2024

Manger

Trader Joe's
10.2008 - 05.2011

Some College - Sociably

University of Albany
Charles Padnick