John (Jack) Sutter
Wheeling,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic horticulturist who is honest, responsible, and computer literate, with experience overseeing cultivation through post-harvest operations. Proven leadership abilities in team collaboration, maintaining clean work environments, handling multiple tasks, and adapting to any work environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cultivation Supervisor
Columbia Care
- Current
- Oversee all cultivation tasks and processes, ensuring proper documentation in accordance with state and company standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee vegetation, bloom, and harvest transitions to support superior product quality.
- Manage gardening staff, schedules, cultivation processes, and inventory.
- Provide training, direction, and guidance to cultivation staff.
- Develop and maintain SOPs while adapting to regulatory changes.
- Maintain a clean, compliant cultivation facility and enforce health and safety practices.
- Maintain accurate employee, inventory, and crop records.
- Coach, develop, and mentor cultivation teams.
Senior Cultivator / Bloom Lead
Columbia Care
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Maintained optimal plant environments using IPM, plant maintenance, environmental and feed checks, data collection, and sanitation.
- Used Argus systems to control bloom feeds and schedules.
- Led and trained a small team through company procedures.
- Selected best-performing plant cultivars through pheno hunting.
Post-Harvest Lead / Senior Cultivator
Columbia Care
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained product quality through drying, trimming, curing, and testing processes.
- Monitored environmental variables and moisture content during curing.
- Led and trained teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and productivity.
- Provided training and guidance to other sites.
Cultivation Technician
Columbia Care
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Performed cloning, transplanting, feeding, trimming, and general plant maintenance.
- Cleaned and sanitized grow environments and equipment.
Laborer
Creative Flooring
2018 - 2020
- Laid and cut tile, mixed mortar, grouted, and performed demolition and remodeling work.
- Used wet saws, trowels, jackhammers, and multi-tools.
Machine Operator
Magna International Inc.
2017 - 2018
- Operated a variety of equipment and machinery in a production environment.
Tree Groundsman
Saint Aubin Tree Nursery
2016 - 2017
- Operated loaders, chippers, tractors, sprayers, and power saws.
- Performed tree propagation, transplanting, and pruning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belvidere High School
Belvidere, IL2016
Associate of Science - undefined
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL05.2022
Skills
- Horticulture and agriculture Greenhouse management Data management and analysis Team leadership Time management strategies Effective communication Training and development Irrigation systems Farming techniques Tree care practices Forklift operation Construction skills Tile laying and remodeling Drywall installation Organizational abilities Microsoft Office proficiency Equipment installation and maintenance Problem-solving skills Collaborative teamwork
Websites
Certification
Certified Forklift Operator – Toyota Industrial Equipment
Timeline
Senior Cultivator / Bloom Lead
Columbia Care
04.2022 - 02.2024
Post-Harvest Lead / Senior Cultivator
Columbia Care
08.2021 - 04.2022
Cultivation Technician
Columbia Care
07.2020 - 08.2021
Cultivation Supervisor
Columbia Care
- Current
Associate of Science - undefined
Kishwaukee College
Laborer
Creative Flooring
2018 - 2020
Machine Operator
Magna International Inc.
2017 - 2018
Tree Groundsman
Saint Aubin Tree Nursery
2016 - 2017
High School Diploma -
Belvidere High School