Joseph Gallardo
Golden,CO
Summary
Self motivated Cultivation Manager with proven skills in crop optimization, pest management, excellent problem-solving skills, and staff supervision, As a dedicated and passionate employee, I strive to set the pace while making myself, coworkers, and the work environment a safer and better place.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cultivation Manager
Lazercat
Idaho Springs, USA
07.2020 - Current
- Manage cultivation team
- Managed the harvest process, including scheduling, tracking yields, and data collection.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grow rooms, ensuring a safe work environment.
- Ensure employee compliance With Colorado MED
- Monitored plant rooms daily to assess environmental conditions and ensure optimal growth.
- Applied pesticides following safety protocols, holding a Colorado Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License.
- Managed irrigation and fertigation systems, including plumbing setup and nutrient mixing.
- Cloned plants to maintain genetic consistency and enhance cultivation yield.
- Maintained accurate records of plant growth, nutrient schedules, and environmental conditions.
- Extensive knowledge in crop steering.
- Colorado Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License.
- Trained and mentored grow technicians on cultivation techniques and safety measures.
- Implemented integrated pest management strategies to reduce chemical usage and enhance plant health.
- Proficient with the Aroya system.
- Proficient with the Open Sprinkler system.
- Proficient in METRC.
- Mentoring and training of grow technicians
- Manage harvest and reset of grow rooms
- Tracking/ monitoring all harvest data
- Maintain cleanliness both inside and outside of the facility
- Snow removal/ plow truck operation.
- Maintain the cleanliness of grow rooms.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the cultivation team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Conducted regular inspections of plants and growing environments to identify pests and diseases.
- Oversaw the setup and maintenance of irrigation and fertigation systems, optimizing nutrient delivery.
- Prepared reports required by state and federal laws.
- Evaluated existing processes and implemented changes when necessary to increase efficiency and reduce costs associated with crop production.
- Monitored environmental conditions in the greenhouse such as temperature, humidity, light exposure, irrigation systems.
- Ensured compliance with all local and state regulations regarding pesticide application and cultivation practices.
- Collaborated with other departments to support overall business objectives and improve operational workflows.
- Investigated new technologies that could be used in the cultivation process such as hydroponics or aeroponics systems.
- Supervised staff on the proper implementation of cultivation techniques and methods.
- Identified pests, diseases, weeds, and other issues that may affect crop yield.
- Established inventory management system for seeds, fertilizers and other supplies needed for crop production.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment used in the facility
- Delegated tasks to workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Daniel E Goodman
03.2011 - 05.2019
- Electronic Filing of legal documents within the Illinois Circuit Courts, Illinois Appellate Court, and the Illinois Supreme Court.
- Disburse payments to medical providers, clients, insurance companies, and any other entitled entities.
- Draft Discovery questions and responses.
- Draft complaints
- Draft demand letters
- Schedule depositions.
- Order court-reporter
- Schedule location
- Book flights and hotels if needed.
- Maintaining schedules for multiple attorneys.
- Schedule doctor appointments for clients.
- Follow up on client treatment.
- Train staff on ordering medical records, billing statements, and scheduling of appointments.
- Setting up third-party liability claims.
- Setting up Health Insurance claims.
- Setting up medical payments to medical providers
- Order, and follow up, on medical records and bills for 2 high volume attorneys.
- Following up on medical provider account balances
- Mail room duties
- Sorting mail
- Filing mail with appropriate client files
- Provide transportation for the clients
Education
High school diploma - general studies
Triton College
River Grove, IL05.2010
Skills
- Plant health monitoring
- Crop yield optimization
- Integrated pest management
- Irrigation system management
- Pesticide compliance
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Regulatory compliance
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Collaboration skills
- Greenhouse operations
- Precision agriculture
- Plant cloning
- Fertilizer application
- Pruning techniques
- Pest control
- Water management
- Plant breeding
- Employee training
- Climate adaptation
- Crop rotation
- Sustainability practices
- Marketing and promotion
- Certification management
- Farm budgeting
- Maintenance and repair
- Insect prevention
- Crop inspection
- Troubleshooting skills
- Managing operations
- Supply ordering and purchasing
- Sustainable agriculture practices
Certification
Pesticide, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Applicator License
Assessments
- Work motivation, Proficient, 05/01/22
- Office manager, Proficient, 12/01/19
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: Cultivation Manager
Timeline
Cultivation Manager
Lazercat
07.2020 - Current
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Daniel E Goodman
03.2011 - 05.2019
High school diploma - general studies
Triton College