Dustin Nelson
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Dedicated agricultural professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Greenhouse Operations Manager
Refined Genetics
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Scheduled and managed labor team of 20+ for transplanting, grading, plant maintenance and crop production in a three acre greenhouse environment
- Nurtured relationships with growers and business owners around the state
- Crop and production forecasting at two-week intervals using proprietary software
- Worked collaboratively with head of breeding to evaluate and maintain families of genetics ensuring advancement in selections
- Managed inventory of materials and supplies pertaining to crop production
- Generated and trained labor utilizing company SOPs, visual aids, and direct hands on engagement
- Coordinated with team leads to ensure quality specs are achieved
- Ensured labor is following proper sanitation practices and greenhouse etiquette
- Managed facilities maintenance and infrastructure projects
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers
- Coordinated and implemented intake of new genetics in collaboration with in-house laboratory on selection of newest varieties and landrace strains
Owner/Operator
Nelson Family Organics
01.2011 - 12.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Prepared annual budgets
- Created yearly crop production plans
- Engaged in all aspects of sales with local farmers markets, grocery stores, chefs, and direct-to-customer sales
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships
- Created food safety protocols
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CASkills
- Basic Spanish proficiency
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Logistics Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Implementation & Execution
- Adaptability
- Quality Control
Timeline
Greenhouse Operations Manager
Refined Genetics
01.2022 - 12.2023
Owner/Operator
Nelson Family Organics
01.2011 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California State University - Monterey Bay