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Kevin McDonald

Old Town,Florida

Summary

Motivated business professional bringing numerous years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

BUSINESS OWNER/OPERATOR

RainbowCrop Farm Extension
05.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for the implementation of medical plants for greenhouse & outdoor production and all duties from seed to harvest & marketing.

BUSINESS OWNER/OPERATOR

Rainbow Harvest Hydroponic Greenhouse & Farm
09.2008 - Current

ROBOT TECHNICIAN

Swap Robotics
01.2024 - 02.2024

Robotic controller in solar field applications. Controlled manual and remote robot operations. Temporary Job.

  • Coordinated with other technicians to complete large-scale projects efficiently.

Service Supervisor

Duncan's On The Gulf
02.2023 - 09.2023

Performed all service positions at full service restaurant and bar.

Hurricane Idalia on August 30, 2023 destroyed restaurant and business closed.


  • Handled customer complaints and inquiries.
  • Assisted with training and development of team members.
  • Successfully managed high-pressure situations, maintaining composure while finding solutions to complex problems quickly.
  • Managed daily operations of the service department, maintaining a high level of organization and productivity.

OWNER/OPERATIONS MANAGER

McDonald Development
06.2016 - 07.2018
  • Responsible for two recently constructed new homes and the demolition of the old Channahon Police & Maintenance Building
  • Performed all duties from village zoning changes to property closings.

ASSOCIATE

Blain's Farm & Fleet
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
  • Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.

OWNER/OPERATIONS MANAGER

McDonald Development
03.1992 - 09.2008
  • Responsible for the design, development, and construction of a Hydroponic Greenhouse.

DESIGN SPECIALIST

Owens Corning Basement Finishing Systems
01.2008 - 08.2008
  • Responsible for the design, development, and construction of a Hydroponic Greenhouse.

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE

United States Chamber of Commerce
09.1990 - 01.1992

DIVISIONAL MANAGER

Speciality Restaurant Corporation
02.1982 - 08.1990
  • Responsible for all phases of operations for corporations' restaurants and nightclubs within the Texas and later the Florida Region; Supervised renovations and construction of existing and new properties; Advanced from Assistant manager to Divisional Manager in just six months.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Business

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

Hydroponic Production & Management

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
01.2008

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Budgeting
  • Customer Relations
  • Hiring
  • Inventory
  • Managing
  • Purchasing
  • Quality Control
  • Receiving
  • Sales
  • Scheduling
  • Supervising

Phone

815 530 8366

References

References available upon request

Timeline

ROBOT TECHNICIAN

Swap Robotics
01.2024 - 02.2024

Service Supervisor

Duncan's On The Gulf
02.2023 - 09.2023

BUSINESS OWNER/OPERATOR

RainbowCrop Farm Extension
05.2019 - Current

ASSOCIATE

Blain's Farm & Fleet
09.2016 - 01.2017

OWNER/OPERATIONS MANAGER

McDonald Development
06.2016 - 07.2018

BUSINESS OWNER/OPERATOR

Rainbow Harvest Hydroponic Greenhouse & Farm
09.2008 - Current

DESIGN SPECIALIST

Owens Corning Basement Finishing Systems
01.2008 - 08.2008

OWNER/OPERATIONS MANAGER

McDonald Development
03.1992 - 09.2008

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE

United States Chamber of Commerce
09.1990 - 01.1992

DIVISIONAL MANAGER

Speciality Restaurant Corporation
02.1982 - 08.1990

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Business

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

Hydroponic Production & Management

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Kevin McDonald