Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Passion for Cannabis
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Eric Russell

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Dynamic cultivation lead with expertise in cannabis production at Tend.Harvest.Cultivate, excelling in team leadership and quality assurance. Proven track record in training staff and enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with safety practices. Adept at inventory management and fostering collaboration to achieve outstanding results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cultivation Lead

Tend.Harvest.Cultivate
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2023 - Current

As the lead of the Flower Team, I am responsible for guiding multiple small teams through the daily tasks of the flowering cycle of cannabis production. Those tasks are as follows.

  • Cleaning and loading of new flower rooms with plants from the Veg Department.
  • Placement of the trellis over the newly loaded flower rooms.
  • Day 21: Skirting and Defoliation.
  • Day 42: Defoliation
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Shift Runner/Keyholder

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Kentwood, MI
02.2023 - Current
  • Supervised sandwich preparation to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Trained new team members on operational procedures and customer service.
  • Managed inventory levels to prevent shortages during peak hours.
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of workstations.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
  • Monitored food safety practices to comply with health regulations.
  • Monitored store performance to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Cultivation Technician

Standing Akimbo
Denver, CO
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Cultivated plants in compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Monitored environmental conditions to ensure optimal growth of crops.
  • Assisted in planting, trimming, and harvesting various cannabis strains.

Crew Member

Beyond Contracting
Lincoln, NE
04.2014 - 08.2016
  • Assisted in daily operations and maintained cleanliness of work areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Operated tools and equipment safely according to company guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

College View Academy
Lincoln, NE
05-2007

Skills

  • Cannabis cultivation
  • Food safety practices
  • Store performance analysis
  • Staff training and development
  • Quality assurance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • PPE compliance
  • PPE use
  • Organizational skills
  • Training & Development
  • Inventory management
  • Team leadership
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Customer relationship management

Passion for Cannabis

Cannabis has been a huge passion of mine since highschool, and I. have been a home cultivator since the age of 19. Throughout my life it has been a source of joy, setting me on a never ending quest to learn more about this beautiful plant, and to share the knowledge I have learned with others.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cultivation Lead

Tend.Harvest.Cultivate
02.2023 - Current

Shift Runner/Keyholder

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
02.2023 - Current

Cultivation Technician

Standing Akimbo
06.2022 - 01.2023

Crew Member

Beyond Contracting
04.2014 - 08.2016

High School Diploma -

College View Academy
Eric Russell