Joshua Schuster
Hydesville,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Cuddeback Farms, enhancing farm productivity and staff performance through innovative practices and modern equipment. Skilled in farm operations and team supervision, I excel in optimizing resources and improving animal health, achieving significant operational efficiencies. My approach fosters a safe, productive environment, driving progress and profitability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Cuddeback Farms
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
Assistant Manager
Jersey Mikes Submarines And Salads
04.2004 - 01.2005
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
Farm Manager
R&R Farms
07.2013 - 12.2019
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
- Successfully negotiated contracts with buyers to secure favorable terms for the sale of farm products.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials at competitive prices.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
Production Assistant
Oprah Winfrey Network
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
- Boosted overall team morale through proactive problem-solving and open communication practices.
- Reduced production errors through close attention to detail and thorough quality control checks.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
Restaurant Manager
Panera Bread
03.2008 - 10.2012
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.
Restaurant Manager
W.G. Grinders
01.2005 - 10.2008
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement while recognizing outstanding achievements as well.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Enhanced guest experience by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations through regular staff training sessions and facility inspections.
- Increased restaurant revenue by optimizing table turnover rates and enhancing menu offerings.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to minimize waste and maintain optimal stock levels for seamless operation.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by implementing new service standards and staff training programs.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
Education
- - Education
College of Charleston
Charleston, SCHigh School Diploma - General
Dublin Coffman High School
Dublin, Ohio06.1998
Skills
- Farm operations
- Farm equipment operation
- Performance management
- Farm budgeting
- Equipment operation
- Fertilizer application
- Supply ordering
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory management
- Crop rotation
- Crop inspection
- Greenhouse operations
- Crop management
- Supply purchasing
- Controlling pests
- Managing operations
- Pest control
- Customer relations
- Overseeing employees
- Documentation skills
- Irrigation system
- Organic farming
- Health assessments
- Troubleshooting skills
- Harvesting protocols
- Budget development
- Food safety regulations
- Coordinating maintenance
- Environmental compliance
- Incumbent weather procedures
- Marketing and promotion
- Maintenance and repair
- Profit growth
- Overseeing planting
- Irrigation management
- Crop health management
- Worker training
- Fence building
- Team supervision
- Crop harvesting
- Soil preparation
- Staff management
- Safety practices
- Worker hiring
- Attention to detail
- Scheduling
- Work scheduling
- Schedule setting
- Sales coordination
Timeline
Farm Manager
Cuddeback Farms
01.2021 - 11.2023
Farm Manager
R&R Farms
07.2013 - 12.2019
Production Assistant
Oprah Winfrey Network
12.2012 - 05.2013
Restaurant Manager
Panera Bread
03.2008 - 10.2012
Restaurant Manager
W.G. Grinders
01.2005 - 10.2008
Assistant Manager
Jersey Mikes Submarines And Salads
04.2004 - 01.2005
- - Education
College of Charleston
High School Diploma - General
Dublin Coffman High School
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