Joseph Acosta
Stillwater
Summary
Professional cultivator with proven expertise in medical marijuana industry. Strong track record in optimizing plant health, yield, and quality through advanced horticultural techniques. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and results-driven, with focus on team success and operational excellence. Skilled in pest management, nutrient planning, and environmental control, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Marijuana Cultivator
Brixx Cultivation
Stillwater, OK
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Cultivated high-quality cannabis plants using indoor and greenhouse controlled environments.
- Monitored plant health, nutrient levels, and environmental conditions to optimize growth cycles.
- Trained new team members on cultivation techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented natural pest management strategies to minimize crop loss while maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of crops to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.
- Developed workflows for harvesting and processing to increase efficiency in production operations.
- Led initiatives to enhance sustainability practices within cultivation processes, reducing waste and resource consumption.
Medical Marijuana Cultivator
Curio Wellness
Baltimore, MD
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Cultivated high-quality cannabis plants using hydroponic systems and controlled environments.
- Implemented pest management strategies to minimize crop loss while maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align cultivation efforts with market demand and product specifications.
- Optimized plant growth by implementing proper nutrient and lighting schedules.
- Maintained a clean and organized cultivation environment, reducing the risk of contamination and disease.
- Collaborated with laboratory personnel to ensure accurate testing and analysis of cannabis products, leading to improved quality assurance and consumer safety measures.
Medical Marijuana Farmer
Cosmic Farms Dispensary
Lawton, OK
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Cultivated and harvested a variety of crops, ensuring optimal growth conditions and quality standards.
- Proficient in every area of the growing process.
- Implemented sustainable farming practices to enhance soil health and crop productivity.
- Maintained a clean work environment in every area of farming. Facility has eight indoor rooms using LED lights. Every room houses around 400 plants. Reverse osmosis watering system is in effect, mixing our irrigation tanks regularly. Salt-based nutrients are used to feed the flowers.
- Cloning: Maintain a steady environment for clones to root and thrive, while practicing regular insect pest management.
- Vegetative cycle: Feed, top, and monitor plant while it matures. Rooms loaded and organized according to predetermined layout. Proficient with temperature and humidity control in all rooms.
- Flower cycle: Defoliate, pruning, clean and maintain flowers during every crucial moment of the flower's life span.
- Harvest cycle: 'Dry Room' prepared efficiently for safe cut down of plants before hanging for curing. After every harvest, all tables and rooms get sanitized and readied for the next cycle.
Tool and Parts Attendant
Department of the Air Force
Wichita Falls, TX, United States
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Issued technical documents, tools and equipment in support of Technical training courses
Education
High school or equivalent - English, math, science and history
Rider High School/ Harrell Accelerated Learning Center
08-2008
Skills
- Compliance and regulations
- Quality control measures
- Greenhouse operations
- Climate control
- Plant disease identification
- Pest management
- Indoor growing expertise
- Outdoor cultivation experience
- Breeding and propagation
- Nutrient management
- Continuous improvement mindset
Certification
- Medical Marijuana Employee Credential
- Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA)
- Effective: 2025-03
- Credential/ License number: CAAA-V7DK-XJ0R-1M4Q
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Medical Marijuana Cultivator
Brixx Cultivation
04.2025 - 04.2026
Medical Marijuana Cultivator
Curio Wellness
06.2024 - 02.2025
Medical Marijuana Farmer
Cosmic Farms Dispensary
03.2022 - 01.2024
Tool and Parts Attendant
Department of the Air Force
11.2018 - 02.2020
High school or equivalent - English, math, science and history
Rider High School/ Harrell Accelerated Learning Center