Dana Kuchar
Chesaning,MI
Summary
Dedicated and passionate professional seeking a post-harvest management position. A natural strong leader with excellent supervisory skills enhancing productivity and product quality within a cannabis facility. Responsibilities delegated considering strengths and to maximize efficiency. Highly qualified through self-motivation and knowledge acquired through experience and superior mentors. Analytical and sets example with work ethic using technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in continuously developing environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post Harvest Team Lead
Six Labs
Chesaning, MI
08.2020 - Current
- Delegate daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Monitor team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Collaborate with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
- Track inventory, resolve discrepancies and complete paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Implement performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
- Help mitigate and resolve data issues by analyzing situation and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Review completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Assign projects and distributed tasks to team members as per strengths and needs.
Monument Designer
Heritage Monuments
Chesaning, MI
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
- Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
- Applied sophisticated concepts around framework to craft design solutions that scaled.
- Proficient with laser machines to engrave monuments, tumblers, and many other materials the client ordered.
Bar Manager/Bartender
Wrought Iron Grill
Owosso, MI
06.2006 - 07.2020
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
- Created and updated beer, wine, and cocktail menu.
- Monitored, maintained, and ordered beer, wine, and liquor inventory with use of LARA.
- Assist in coordinating, planning, setting up, organizing, and executing banquets/caterings.
- Open/Close restaurant, registers, and end of day computer/paperwork.
Education
Mechanical - Aerospace Engineering, Mandarin Chinese Language
University of Michigan
09.2013
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Computer Drafting and Design
ITT Technical Institute
06.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office 2003-2013
- 10years Management
- AutoCAD 2006, 2008, 2016
- Metrc
- 4 years in Cannabis industry
- SOP development
- Production Monitoring
- Workplace Safety
- Quality Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Staff Training
- Verbal and Written Communication
- SOP Adherence
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Documentation and Reporting
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Supervision
- People Management
- Experience in Leadership
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Affiliations
- Student Government - Senator
- Study of Abroad Program - China
- Intercultural Leadership Seminar
- Global Ambassador Program, Peer Mentor, Korean conversation partner
- Philanthropy Club - President and Founder
- Student Organization and Partnership Board
Certification
- President of National Technical Honors Society
- Order of Omega Mentor Program
- Commencement Speaker
Timeline
Post Harvest Team Lead
Six Labs
08.2020 - Current
Monument Designer
Heritage Monuments
09.2018 - 08.2020
Bar Manager/Bartender
Wrought Iron Grill
06.2006 - 07.2020
Mechanical - Aerospace Engineering, Mandarin Chinese Language
University of Michigan
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Computer Drafting and Design
ITT Technical Institute