Cody Smith
Roswell,NM
Summary
Experienced Cannabis Cultivation Supervisor with almost 10 years of experience in the Cannabis Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Directs and supervises staff in cannabis facilities to produce top-notch cannabis, meet revenue objectives and maintain optimal cost controls. Proficient in fertigation/irrigation systems, growth techniques and disease/pest prevention strategies. Establishes schedules, delegates work and oversees employee performance and build them up to achieve production targets.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Cultivation
Pecos Valley Production
04.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Cultivation Manager
Pacos Valley Production
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations for 40,000 sqft Greenhouse, 9,000+ plants and over 3,000 outdoor plants.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Implemented lean cultivation process to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Explained and demonstrated working techniques, practices and safety measures for 23 permanent employees and up to 10 seasonal employees.
- Wrote and improved SOPs to maintain consistency across shifts and work areas
Cultivation Manager
The Clinic
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and facility conditions
- Developed advanced understanding of company operations, including purchasing needs and labor requirements
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support operations while preventing harm to employees or consumers
- Lead and drive personal growth of 15 skilled and unskilled farm personnel
Assistant Cultivation Manager
Higher Grade
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Overseeing all aspects of 15,000-sf facility
- Supervise state and MED mandated inspections
- Implementing automation practices to ensure consistency and reducer labor investments
- Facility Budgeting
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency
- Assisted Manager in interview process of prospective employees and provided feedback
- Supervised and evaluated staff including other assistant managers, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
Sales Consultant, R&D Technician
Key To Life
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data.
- Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions and redirect concerns toward positive aspects.
Cultivation Lead
The Green Solution
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Responsible for health and production of 50,000-sqft facility
- Leading team of 16+ laborer
- Developed advanced understanding of cannabis farm operations, including purchasing needs and labor requirements
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings and harvest while leading the propagation department
- 98% Success rate in propagation department
- Explained and demonstrated working techniques, practices and safety measures for labor workers.
Education
CDL -
United States Truck Driving, A Colorado Construction College
Wheat Ridge, Denver, COTechnical Diploma - Construction Basics
Colorado Construction College
Denver, COSkills
- Problem solving strength
- Training material development
- Employee training/personal development
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Gardening expertise
- Crop Inspection
- Disease and pest management
- Irrigation system
- Fertigation systems
- Plumbing
- Policies and procedures
- Strategic planning
Certification
OSHA Certification Construction Basics
Timeline
Head of Cultivation
Pecos Valley Production
04.2023 - Current
Cultivation Manager
Pacos Valley Production
04.2022 - 04.2023
Cultivation Manager
The Clinic
01.2020 - 04.2022
Assistant Cultivation Manager
Higher Grade
06.2017 - 01.2020
Sales Consultant, R&D Technician
Key To Life
03.2016 - 06.2018
Cultivation Lead
The Green Solution
01.2013 - 07.2017
CDL -
United States Truck Driving, A Colorado Construction College
Technical Diploma - Construction Basics
Colorado Construction College
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