JUSTIN ALTER
Cultivation Specialist
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Industrious Cultivation Specialist with over 5 years of experience in large scale cannabis agricultural and farming industries. Outstanding communication and organizational abilities. Strengths include landscaping, water treatment and nutrient management, large scale fertigation monitoring, IPM management and Solvent/Solventless extraction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dispatcher
UNIFIED COMMAND
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
- Planned, organized, and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
- Oversaw route and condition of field units to manage daily schedule and maintain organized shifts.
Lead Bartender
BART Lounge
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
Hyrdocarbon Extraction Technician
Socal Labs / Voyager Brands
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Able to fully operate, maintain, and repair a MEP 70 and IRONFIST closed-loop extraction machine
- Able to operate and maintain a variety of cannabis extraction machines such as : Drain Droyds, Spray Vaps, and VTA's
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational
- Produced and processed thousands of pounds of high quality concentrates through various production methods
- Supported ethanol extraction procedures to meet standardized requirements and accuracy
- Performed quality assurance through analytical testing for quality, consistency and efficacy.
Water Technician / Fertigation Technician
High Life Farms
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Responsible for Mixing, Treating, and Maintaining over 20,000 gallons of water daily
- Responsible for Nutrient and PH Levels for all water tanks within the facility
- Accurately measured and weighed millions of grams of various agricultural nutrients such as : Front Row Ag, HGV SALTS etc
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness and residual levels
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment
- Recorded operational data, personnel attendance or meter and gauge readings on specified forms
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
Cultivation Technician / IPM Specialist
High Life Farms
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Reduced crop loss by promptly identifying and addressing plant health issues, such as pests and diseases.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records of cultivation activities and adhering to state guidelines.
- Optimized harvest yield with precise nutrient management and regular pruning of plants.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of essential cultivation materials and equipment.
- Achieved successful propagation through expert seed selection and cloning techniques.
- Proficient in spraying a variety of commonly used substances in large scale grow rooms (Plant Therapy, Neem, Tea, etc)
Bartender
Showgirls Gentlemen's Club
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar
General Manager
Cunningham's Restaurant And Bar
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans
Education
High School Diploma -
Associate of Arts - History
Bachelor of Arts - History / General Education
06.2021 - 09.2025
Skills
Team Leaderundefined
Timeline
Dispatcher - UNIFIED COMMAND
08.2022 - Current
Lead Bartender - BART Lounge
06.2022 - 02.2024
National University - La Jolla - Bachelor of Arts, History / General Education
06.2021 - 09.2025
Hyrdocarbon Extraction Technician - Socal Labs / Voyager Brands
04.2021 - 06.2022
Water Technician / Fertigation Technician - High Life Farms
10.2019 - 04.2021
Cultivation Technician / IPM Specialist - High Life Farms
04.2019 - 10.2019
Bartender - Showgirls Gentlemen's Club
02.2019 - 08.2019
General Manager - Cunningham's Restaurant And Bar
12.2016 - 01.2019
Chatsworth Charter High School - High School Diploma,
College Of The Desert - Associate of Arts, History