Dianna Montesinos
Wheeling,IL
Summary
Dedicated Cultivation Manager with a distinguished understanding of employee supervision and training. Adept at leading by example and streamlining processes for efficiency. Successful at monitoring Crop planning and maintenance. Skillful in irrigation practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultivation Manager
Cannabist Company
11.2022 - Current
- Managed team of cultivators, providing ongoing training and support to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
- Collaborated with research teams on new cultivation methods, resulting in higher quality plants and improved efficiency.
- Streamlined workflow processes within cultivation facility, leading to increased overall operational efficiency.
- Established rigorous quality control standards for harvested crops, ensuring consistent product quality for consumers.
- Maintained detailed records of all cultivation activities, allowing for data-driven decision making in future crop cycles.
- Implemented innovative irrigation systems that conserved water while maintaining optimal moisture levels for plant growth.
- Ensured compliance with local and federal regulations by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and requirements.
- Coordinated harvest schedules for maximum efficiency, minimizing downtime between crop cycles.
- Optimized grow room layouts to maximize space utilization while maintaining ideal growing conditions for each plant variety.
- Worked closely with processing departments to ensure seamless transition from cultivation to production stages, reducing time spent in storage or transit.
- Cultivation Manager who led team of 20+ employees across various departments including propagation, vegetative growth, flowering stages and harvest.
- Consistently reached 30%+ THC potencies for flower cultivars.
- Achieved High Times awards for sativa flower category.
Cultivation Supervisor
Cannabist Company
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Trained and supervised team of 15 within cultivation and post-harvest.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Senior Lead Cultivator
Cannabist Company
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Reduced the potential of pest issues through diligent scouting, identification, and implementation of integrated pest management strategies.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Collaborated with management to develop effective crop production plans based on seasonal needs and market demands.
- Implemented pruning techniques to shape plants for optimal light exposure and increased yields.
- Managed crop rotation schedules to maintain soil fertility, prevent disease buildup, and promote best practices implemented from national cultivation team.
Cultivation Technician
Cannabist Company
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Contributed to development of standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent cultivation practices across company.
- Collaborated with cultivation team to test new growing methods, resulting in improved plant quality and production rates.
- Achieved successful propagation through expert seed selection and cloning techniques.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records of cultivation activities and adhering to state guidelines.
- Provided guidance to junior technicians on best practices in plant care, fostering environment of teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Supported cross-functional teams with timely communication regarding changes or potential concerns related to cultivation operations.
- Assisted in inventory management tasks to ensure accurate tracking of plants from seedling stage to final product packaging.
Vegetative Lead
Illinois Grown Medicine
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Led cross-functional teams in continuous improvement projects, resulting in enhanced productivity.
- Implemented standardized work procedures, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
- Experience in inventory tracking with GMP/GAP methodologies.
- Contributed to development of standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent cultivation practices across company.
- Cross trained in all facets of cultivation including Post-harvest operations but not limited to production.
Patient Care Technician
NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Performed technical lab procedures for patients such as EKGs, bladder scans, telemetry monitor placement and accu tests
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintains cleanliness and sterility in area.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Education
Bachelors - communication & Media
DePaul University
Chicago, IL2020
Associates - science
Harper College
Palatine, IL2018
Skills
- Efficiency Improvement
- Crop Health Management
- Crop Production
- Environmental Compliance
- Documentation skills
- Maintenance and Repair
- Critical Thinking
- Irrigation Systems
- Crop Management
- Employee Training
- Integrated Pest Management
- Performance Management
Timeline
Cultivation Manager
Cannabist Company
11.2022 - Current
Cultivation Supervisor
Cannabist Company
09.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Lead Cultivator
Cannabist Company
11.2021 - 09.2022
Cultivation Technician
Cannabist Company
02.2020 - 08.2021
Vegetative Lead
Illinois Grown Medicine
09.2019 - 02.2020
Patient Care Technician
NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelors - communication & Media
DePaul University
Associates - science
Harper College
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