Matthew Price
Grosse Pointe
Summary
Passionate, dedicated and self motivated Cultivation Manager with a strong background in large scale cannabis production. Posses 11 years of successful experience cultivating high-grade cannabis in a variety of conditions. Skilled in Argus, Aroya, and Rhythm platforms. My approach fosters team growth and optimizes crop yields, demonstrating a strong blend of technical expertise and leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultivation Manager
Unloc Gardens
03.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of cultivators, providing ongoing training and support to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the cultivation facility, leading to increased overall operational efficiency.
- Worked closely with processing department to ensure seamless transition from cultivation to production stages, reducing time spent in storage or transit.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Coordinated harvest schedules for maximum efficiency, minimizing downtime between crop cycles.
- Improved crop yields by implementing advanced cultivation techniques and optimizing environmental conditions.
- Implemented innovative irrigation systems that conserved water while maintaining optimal moisture levels for plant growth.
- Enhanced plant health through meticulous monitoring of environment, nutrient levels and adjusting feeding schedules accordingly.
- Developed and implemented pest management strategies, reducing crop loss due to infestations.
- Collected and reported on metrics related to stock growth, production actions and environmental assessments to facilitate effective decision making.
- Maintained detailed records of all cultivation activities, allowing for data-driven decision making in future crop cycles.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with staff members, identifying areas of improvement and opportunities for growth within the organization.
Assistant Cultivation Manager
Holistic Industries
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors in the ever changing retail sector.
- Trained and managed Cultivation Supervisor and Cultivation Associates in appropriate and approved cultivation methods, processes, and procedures.
- Ensured proper scheduling of staff with adequate coverage to address cultivation needs.
- Developed fertilization, irrigation, and feed schedules, and enforced adherence to those schedules.
- Created and implemented an IPM plan in accordance to state and local rules and regulations with a emphasis on using beneficial bugs vs pesticides.
- Performed daily quality inspections of plants and their environment, immediately identifying and resolving problems.
- Oversaw proper techniques related to cultivation, including but not limited to: transplanting, pruning, defoliating, watering and feeding.
- Ensured needs of plants were being met at all times, overseeing the daily activities relating to proper light intensity and positions, environmental conditions, irrigation, fertilization, plant maintenance, sanitation and equipment functionality.
- Scheduled and oversaw proper techniques related to cultivation, including propagating, transplanting, pruning, defoliating, watering and feeding.
- Developed and implemented new cultivation ideas for healthier plants.
Cultivation Manager
Free Reign LLC
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversaw supply plan, including various stages of plant life (pre and post harvest) and ensured steady and consistent supply of usable, contaminant-free high-grade marijuana.
- Prepared and assigned daily tasks to Assistant Cultivators based on need of supply plan.
- Observed live plants and directed management of their condition.
- Controlled changes in environment to ensure conformance with SOP’S and quality control standards.
- Trained new employees in gardening techniques and problem solving.
- Created new and improved upon all past SOP's. In which made for better quality, 50% more grams per sq. ft, while also becoming more efficient.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Maintained all cultivation related records, reports and organization policies.
- Established and implemented policies and procedures related to cultivation while learning and maintaining extensive knowledge of state and local regulations governing marijuana cultivation.
- Acted as a liaison to state and local officials during various inspections and audits.
- Responsible for safekeeping and security of all cultivation books, records, reports and other documentation, both confidential and otherwise, and submit as required by state and local regulations to quality assurance manager.
Assistant Cultivator
Free Reign LLC
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted Cultivation Manager in all aspects associated with indoor cannabis cultivation, such as plant propagation, watering, pruning, defoliating and transplanting.
- Observed and managed vegetative and generative growth.
- Administered and maintained nutrient schedule.
- Identified any pests, molds, diseases or infections and provided treatment solutions.
- Verified all mechanical systems and kept records.
- Managed and recorded environmental conditions.
- Took readings and kept records of substrate EC, temperature and pH.
Bud Tender
Green Stone Provisions
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Advised customers on suitable cannabis products based on their needs, preferences, budgets, and reactions to different strains of cannabis.
- Kept abreast of new cannabis products, as well as latest industry trends through trade shows and research.
- Processed customers payments using dispensary's Point of Sale (POS) system.
- Ensured dispensary was clean and well-organized at all times.
- Educated customers on safe use of selected cannabis products.
- Correctly weighed, packaged, and labeled cannabis products as required.
- Checked customers identification documents to verify legal ages and medical cards were valid.
- Took inventory of cannabis products and ensured sales floor was adequately stocked.
- Responsible for weighing and packaging cannabis concentrates in many different forms, such as: shatter, crumble, wax, sugar and budder.
- Accurately filled and packaged cartridges and darts with distillate.
- Maintained neat and clean workspaces to avoid product contamination.
Lead Cultivator
Medicinal Cannabis Farm (B)
04.2014 - 12.2018
- Oversaw every aspect of 15 greenhouses totally 18,400 square feet with 1,700 plants in sea of green environment.
- Responsible for all facets of greenhouse setup, climate control, cloning and propagation, nutrient mixtures, watering and feeding, pest control, defoliations, harvesting, dry room procedures, trim management and quality control.
- Cared for plants throughout entire cloning, rooting, vegetative and flowering phases.
- Controlled consistent temperatures and humidity with use of roll up sides, industrial exhaust fans and inline fans.
- Troubleshot climactic fluctuations in different weather conditions.
- Eradicated and avoided harmful pests, mildews and molds with rigorous spray routine.
- Mastered time schedule for successful flowering of cannabis year round using "black-out" tarps.
- Gained intimate understanding of a variety of cannabis strains: Purple Punch, Cherry AK-47, Pineapple Express, Sour Diesel, Sky Walker OG, Tahoe OG, Girl Scout Cookies
- Designed, built, maintained and operated watering and feeding systems.
- Monitored water quality and pH consistency while establishing an intuitive understanding of plant nutrient needs in all stages of growth.
- Packaged and sealed final product for distribution.
- Managed 2-8 assistants and up to 25 trim employees.
Assistant Cultivator
Medicinal Cannabis Farm (A)
03.2013 - 12.2013
- Worked with head cultivator in all aspects of growing cannabis, including: mother plant care, taking and caring for clones, transplanting and vegging plants, through flowering cycle.
- Gained knowledge through first hand experience of cultivating both indoors (Ebb and Flow hydroponic system) and in greenhouses (full term plants and light dep).
- Became competent in mixing fertilizer and hand feeding/watering plants in soil.
- Learned proper spraying techniques for pest and mold prevention.
- Trained in super cropping and topping, defoliation, trellising in sea of green setup, proper techniques for supporting stalks and branches.
- Packaged and sealed final product for distribution.
- Managed and trained harvest/trim crew.
Trimmer And Harvester
Medicinal Cannabis Farm (A)
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Learned proper harvesting and hanging techniques.
- Gained knowledge of setting up and managing dry room.
- Trimmed dried marijuana buds, and separated trimmed plant matter based on quality to be manufactured into concentrates.
- Packaged and sealed final product for distribution.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures, honed skills and techniques, and gained valuable insight into inner workings of industry.
Installer
ID Label
05.2010 - 01.2012
- Installed location labels and signs for inventory control purposes.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Maintained relationships with customers to better understand needs and uphold standards of service.
- Utilized knowledge of carpentry and general construction to complete attractive finish work.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Communicated quickly and accurately with supervisors about problematic sites, missed installations or other issues.
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
Education
Associate Degree - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH2007
Skills
- Argus, Aroya and Rhythm trained
- Crop cultivation in rockwool, coco, peat, dirt and deep water culture
- Quality Assurance
- Planning
- People Management
- Training and Team Building
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Budgeting and Purchasing
Timeline
Cultivation Manager
Unloc Gardens
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Cultivation Manager
Holistic Industries
05.2021 - 02.2023
Cultivation Manager
Free Reign LLC
05.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Cultivator
Free Reign LLC
09.2019 - 05.2020
Bud Tender
Green Stone Provisions
06.2019 - 12.2019
Lead Cultivator
Medicinal Cannabis Farm (B)
04.2014 - 12.2018
Assistant Cultivator
Medicinal Cannabis Farm (A)
03.2013 - 12.2013
Trimmer And Harvester
Medicinal Cannabis Farm (A)
08.2012 - 12.2012
Installer
ID Label
05.2010 - 01.2012
Associate Degree - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Hocking College
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