Henry Thorpe
KEYMAR,MD
Summary
Motivated General Manager with more than 25 years of experience planning and organizing work schedules, communicating goals and objectives and complying with guidelines and procedures. Exceptional social skills, communication abilities, and analytical skills; with expertise in producing top quality plants.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Catoctin Mountain Growers, Inc.
Detour, MD
03.1997 - 01.2022
- Helped grow company from 3 acres to 17 acres under glass.
- Hired as Head Grower and moved into General Management as company grew.
- Responsible for growing quality annuals, fall mums, and poinsettias; ordering supplies; and managing inventory of inputs
- Coordinated with Sales Department to generate sales forecasts; developed and maintained relationships with sales and product representatives.
- Created production schedules and effectively communicated production goals to production, growing, and shipping teams; coordinated with maintenance department to maintain efficient operations; and oversaw WPS and OSHA safety goals.
- Proficient in Priva Environmental Controls, SBI planning software, and Starcom planning software
Section Grower/Manager
New Holland Floral
Waterford Works, NJ
09.1993 - 03.1997
- Operated satellite growing locations responsible for growing quality crops.
- Managed inventory and employees, including hiring and task delegation.
- Responsible for managing watering and pesticide applications.
Assistant Grower
Golden Acres Garden Sentres
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
04.1987 - 08.1993
- Watered crops, applied pesticides, and managed greenhouse climate to produce quality crops.
- Supervised production crew.
- Assisted customers.
Education
Journeyman Landscape Gardener - Horticulture
Olds Agricultural College
Olds, Alberta, Canada06.1992
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Goal Setting
- Employee Motivation
- Assignment Delegation
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Department Oversight
- Decision Making
- Quality Assurance
- Training Management
- Supplier Monitoring
- Inventory Tracking and Management
Timeline
General Manager
Catoctin Mountain Growers, Inc.
03.1997 - 01.2022
Section Grower/Manager
New Holland Floral
09.1993 - 03.1997
Assistant Grower
Golden Acres Garden Sentres
04.1987 - 08.1993
Journeyman Landscape Gardener - Horticulture
Olds Agricultural College