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James Haley

Grand Rapids

Summary

Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP of Cultivation Operations

Tend Harvest Cultivate
09.2023 - 11.2024


  • Led cross-functional teams and organized cultivation policies and programs in Michigan & Nevada for the successful completion of major projects, and facility expansions.
  • Implemented SOP's and KPI metrics to accomplish increased yields across a total of 145,000sq.ft of canopy between three locations. Adrian Michigan,65,000sq.ft-Grand Rapids Michigan, 60,000sq.ft - Las Vegas, 20,000sq.ft
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees, build competent teams, understanding safety, and multi-state compliance regulations.
  • Managing facility Directors & Managers performance through constant feedback and staff meetings to address challenges, discuss successes, share knowledge, set goals, and improve teamwork.
  • Collaborated with sales and senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Increased yields through strategic planning, resource allocation and cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.


Director of Cultivation Operations

Tend Harvest Cultivate
04.2021 - 09.2023
  • Organize and support Cultivation & Tissue culture genetic program & teams across two locations in Michigan through development and expansion of facilities totaling 125,000 sq.ft in canopy.
  • Developed high-performing managers and teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Optimized plant growth by implementing effective SOP's, nutrient management strategies and closely monitoring environmental conditions and improving crop KPI standards.
  • Role Model and resource for all company policies, procedures and changes in regulations and compliance.

Cultivation Manger

FLURESH LLC
06.2020 - 04.2021


  • Coordinated tissue Culture, cultivation and harvest schedules for maximum efficiency, minimizing downtime between crop cycles.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with staff members, identifying areas of improvement and opportunities for growth within the organization.
  • Worked closely with processing departments to ensure seamless transition from cultivation to production stages, reducing time spent in storage or transit.
  • Improved post-harvest handling processes to extend shelf life and maintain product quality utilizing GrowVera platform for moisture monitoring during drying and cure phases.

Assistant Cultivation Greenhouse Manager

FLURESH LLC
09.2019 - 05.2020


  • Optimized hybrid LED greenhouse conditions for improved plant health, adjusting temperature, humidity, and lighting as needed.
  • Worked closely the cultivation manager and employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by providing team members with ongoing training and support, resulting in increased staff retention and productivity.
  • Monitored pest and disease occurrences, implementing integrated pest management strategies to maintain healthy crops.

Cultivation Assistant

Big Medicine Cannabissary - Cultivation
12.2017 - 08.2019


  • Adhere to proper techniques related to cultivation including: transplanting,pruning,defoliation,irrigation,pest/disease prevention and harvesting.
  • Lead individual tasks and teams to perform daily operations in cultivation process including propagation,vegetative & flowering growth phases, harvest and post harvest process.
  • Maintain Organization and cleanliness of the facility and all equipment.

Store Lead Associate

Grow Warehouse
07.2015 - 12.2017
  • Maintain showroom floor stocking products and performing inventory.
  • Assisted with commercial client orders staging and delivery of horticultural growing equipment and supplies
  • Provide customer advice and support for cultivating cannabis and multiple other crops.

Harvest Crew

Nathan Valley Farms
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Perform IPM Tasks as assigned such as scouting for pests and spraying pesticides.
  • Help with all aspects of harvesting, operating machine trimmers and plant break down for extraction.
  • Assist with repairs and maintenance of greenhouse equipment and cleanliness.


Education

No Degree - Associate of Science

Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA
01-2027

High School Diploma -

Spring-ford High School
Royersford, PA
06-2013

Skills

  • Team Development & Coaching
  • Data analysis- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Advanced with Excel
  • Labor & Budget Management
  • Facility Management & Compliance adherence
  • Irrigation & Environmental Optimization

Certification

Michigan State University - Biological Control for Greenhouse Growers/ Integrated Pest Management - 2019

Nevada NDA & Michigan MDARD Pesticide Applicator- 2024

Timeline

VP of Cultivation Operations

Tend Harvest Cultivate
09.2023 - 11.2024

Director of Cultivation Operations

Tend Harvest Cultivate
04.2021 - 09.2023

Cultivation Manger

FLURESH LLC
06.2020 - 04.2021

Assistant Cultivation Greenhouse Manager

FLURESH LLC
09.2019 - 05.2020

Cultivation Assistant

Big Medicine Cannabissary - Cultivation
12.2017 - 08.2019

Harvest Crew

Nathan Valley Farms
09.2016 - 11.2017

Store Lead Associate

Grow Warehouse
07.2015 - 12.2017

No Degree - Associate of Science

Montgomery County Community College

High School Diploma -

Spring-ford High School
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