Kary Hisashima
Haiku,HI
Summary
Hardworking Farm Manager bringing 33+ years of experience in the field. Excellent relationship-building, multitasking and organizational skills. Proficient in maintaining land, equipment and facilities in good working order.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Manager
Haliimaile Pineapple Company
Haliimaile , HI
2018.04 - Current
- Led team of 26 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Hired, trained, and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings and harvest.
Diversified Ag Supervisor
Alexander & Baldwin
Kahului , HI
2017.01 - 2018.03
- Oversaw the implementation of a more diversified crop model
- Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Irrigation Supervisor
HC&S
Kahului , HI
2011.12 - 2016.12
- Responsible for overseeing the care and maintenance of the irrigation systems in the cane fields.
- Helped coordinate planting, harvesting, within my section of the farm.
Sprayer
Maui Winery/Tedeschi Vineyards
Ulupalakua , HI
2011.01 - 2011.11
- Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for projects.
- Kept records of all spray applications, calibrated all equipment
Farm Supervisor
M. Yamamura & Sons Inc.
Haiku , HI
1989.01 - 2010.12
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings and harvest.
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Kept records for spray and application of chemicals
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI12.1988
Skills
- Active Listening
- Technique Practice
- Resource Utilization
- Production Operations
- Chemical Identification
- Farm Equipment Operation
- Crop Rotation
- Preventative Maintenance
- Team Goals
- Harvest Planning
- Service Records
- Safety Techniques
Certification
Current certificate for private applicators of restricted pesticides. Expiration 3-31-2027.
references
Rodrigo Balala, General Manager @ Haliimaile Pineapple Company, (808)870-7019
Imelda Castro, Sales Representative @ BEI Maui, (808)281-1391
Mathew Ho, Pediatrician @ Maui Medical Group, (808)385-2906
Laureen Jensen, Administrative Manager @ Haliimaile Pineapple Company, (808)870-2262
Timeline
Farm Manager
Haliimaile Pineapple Company
2018.04 - Current
Diversified Ag Supervisor
Alexander & Baldwin
2017.01 - 2018.03
Irrigation Supervisor
HC&S
2011.12 - 2016.12
Sprayer
Maui Winery/Tedeschi Vineyards
2011.01 - 2011.11
Farm Supervisor
M. Yamamura & Sons Inc.
1989.01 - 2010.12
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Current certificate for private applicators of restricted pesticides. Expiration 3-31-2027.
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