Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Internship
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John Tate

Somerdale,NJ

Summary

An honest and trustworthy team player with extensive knowledge in retail produce, food manufacturing and tablet press work. Looking for a healthy and fun work environment to grow and succeed in. Experienced as a cannabis specialist with 4 years of cannabis knowledge including edible manufacturing and extraction work. Extensive experience in customer service, GMP's, SOP's, POS, and department development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ink Technician

Modtek
Pennsauken, NJ
10.2020 - 08.2022
  • Properly formulate ink colors so can be used at press stations.
  • Enter data percentages into computer software system so they are stored for the next use.
  • Understand what colors to use when adjusting ink to proper color and shade.
  • Calculate how much ink is needed for job provided.
  • Assist and support in production of labels being pressed.

Department Lead/ Tablet Press Operator

Kiva Confections
Oakland, United States
10.2016 - 07.2020
  • Manage a two person team in daily production of cannabis infused mints.
  • Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
  • Maintained current industry knowledge by completing training, certification and attending company planning meetings.
  • Primarily operating tablet press machine to ensure proper production practices.
  • Insuring tablets are correct weight and density to ensure a passing tested product.
  • Followed proper GMP practices.
  • Ensure largest yield and highest output.
  • Reporting through documentation and calculation with complete transparency.
  • Accurate labeling prior to packaging.
  • Coordinating cleaning and sanitizing of the tablet press department.

Produce Team Member

Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Place Oakland, California
02.2015 - 09.2016
  • Inventory and stocking of produce merchandize.
  • Customer relations in a gracious manner according to company policies.
  • Resolve all customer complaints and needs in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
  • Facilitated clear communication between team leaders regarding cleanliness, quality, and product placement.

Produce Worker/ Cashier/ Stocker

Springdale Farmer Market
1638 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
04.2012 - 01.2015
  • Stocked and replenished fruits and vegetables.
  • Operated cash register for cash, checks and credit card transactions with accuracy.
  • Assisted customer relations handled in person and via telephone.
  • Trained and served as peer coach for new sales associates.

Education

One year of community college - History

Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ

High School Diploma -

Sterling High School
2013

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Taking inventory
  • Documentation preparation
  • Quality control

Certification

Oaksterdam University: Cannabis Certification

1734 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

The "classic" semester program including politics, history, legal, civics, advocacy, horticulture, science, methods of ingestion including extract, cooking, vaporization, and topical applications, patient relations, procurement, allocation, and cannabusiness including dispensary operations, business management, and legal business structures.

Natoli Engineering: Cannabis Tablets Training Seminar

Natoli Engineering Company certified in intricate design and work of tablet press punches, dies, and turrets. The course focused on the use of the press machine while compressing cannabis infused material. demonstrating ratio and material to insure the best outcome. Basic tablet press techniques to ensure proper tooling implementation and deconstruction. This certification is useful when implementing a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing practices.

Internship

Oaksterdam University: Internship Program

1734 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

A fourteen week program where I successfully tackled all tasks assigned to me at Oaksterdam. Including office work, setting up for classes, grading paperwork, assisting in the care of the plants, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, and maintenance on the campus.

Timeline

Ink Technician

Modtek
10.2020 - 08.2022

Department Lead/ Tablet Press Operator

Kiva Confections
10.2016 - 07.2020

Produce Team Member

Whole Foods Market
02.2015 - 09.2016

Produce Worker/ Cashier/ Stocker

Springdale Farmer Market
04.2012 - 01.2015

One year of community college - History

Camden County College

High School Diploma -

Sterling High School
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