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Kimberly Flewelling
Masardis,ME
Summary
With a proven track record at the Maine Seed Potato Board, I've spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced plant growth and operational efficiency. My expertise in plant cultivation and integrated pest management, combined with a continuous learning attitude and adept staff supervision, has consistently improved crop yields and team performance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory/Greenhouse Manager
Maine Seed Potato Board
03.1994 - Current
- Cultivated open communication among team members through regular meetings focused on operational improvements.
- Optimized plant nutrition programs by applying appropriate fertilizers to promote healthy growth.
- Ensured optimal growing conditions by maintaining proper temperature, humidity, light levels, and solution schedules.
- Enhanced plant growth by implementing effective greenhouse management strategies and techniques.
- Collaborated with researchers to test new plant varieties and growing methods, advancing knowledge within the industry.
- Reduced pest infestations through regular inspection and implementation of integrated pest management practices.
- Streamlined inventory management to ensure accurate records and efficient use of resources.
- Improved crop yield by monitoring and adjusting environmental conditions in the greenhouse.
- Inspected nursery and equipment for signs of disrepair and coordinated repairs and replacements.
- Hired and trained permanent and temporary staff and adjusted levels to account for peak seasons and off-seasons.
- Assigned team work schedules, delegated commensurate with staff member skills and monitored and evaluated performance.
- Used Intellitrack to record and document information regarding pesticide use, yields and costs.
- Wrote and improved SOPs to maintain consistency across shifts and work areas.
- Maintained disease free laboratory.
- Prepared tissue culture media.
- Sterilized equipment and facility.
- Plant propagation.
- Greenhouse and Laboratory repairs.
- Maintained 140 different cultivars of tissue culture.
- Supervised 3-7 employees.
- Tissue culture plant propagation.
- Planned and executed two crops a year.
- Prepared and distributed customer contracted orders.
- Planted and harvested greenhouse and field crops.
- Ordered supplies.
- Facility repairs and maintenance.
- Approved time off and timecards.
- Overseen security system and alarms.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment and facility
Waitress/Cashier
Ashland Motor Lodge
05.2007 - 05.2010
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance,
Education
High School Diploma -
Ashland District School
Ashland06-1984
Skills
- Plant cultivation expertise
- Sales and marketing expertise
- Plant breeding experience
- Continuous learning attitude
- Integrated pest management
- Staff supervision
- Crop rotation planning
- Health and safety regulations
- Staff management
Certification
Pesticide Applicators License
Interests
Timeline
Waitress/Cashier
Ashland Motor Lodge
05.2007 - 05.2010
Laboratory/Greenhouse Manager
Maine Seed Potato Board
03.1994 - Current
Pesticide Applicators License
High School Diploma -
Ashland District School
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