Matthew Sabellico
Hopewell Junction,NY
Summary
Highly effective Chief Operating Officer with 20 years of experience directing operations and facilities management. Focused on employee engagement, Public outreach, and quality agricultural excellence to achieve growth objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COO- Chief Operations Officer
Sabellico Greenhouses & Florist inc.
Hopewell Junction, NY
04.2004 - Current
- Managed facility upkeep, staff training, and grower program implementation for 2.5 acres of greenhouses and a 25+ acre outdoor farm.
- Lead Director of all horticultural and agricultural systems and growing techniques. Some aspects included, but were not limited to irrigation and plant nutrition, crop planning, cultivation and preparation, plant knowledge, propagation: seed and tissue culture.
- Experience with greenhouse growing systems: Wadsworth and Priva.
- Managed all phases of onsite greenhouse construction, including wiring and irrigation, resulting in the successful completion of 12,000 sq. ft of greenhouses.
- Coordinated certifications, developed new growing systems and plans, and led controlled environment agriculture initiatives.
- 15 years of developing and implementing a farm-wide IPM program, incorporating biological controls and beneficial insects.
- Founded and developed the farm's Food, Produce, and CSA Programs, which include salad greens, micro-greens, fruit and berry cultivation, greenhouse and field-grown produce, herbs, and cut flowers.
- Managed irrigation systems including controllers, low voltage wiring, relays, solenoid valves, sprinklers, floods, and drip equipment.
- Ensured proper functioning of gas and oil-fired furnaces, boilers, heaters, and cooling equipment.
- Highly experienced Lead Equipment Operator with extensive knowledge in operating heavy equipment like loaders, forklifts, excavators, tractors, and various other implements. Equipped with the proficiency to instruct and guide staff on the effective use of machinery. Also proficient in Gas and Diesel Equipment Service, Maintenance, and Repair.
- Executed comprehensive management of various retail areas, including tree, shrubs, and perennial nursery, with parallel responsibilities in garden center operations.
- Development and implementation of company Point-Of-Sale system.
- Increased brand visibility through effective management of social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Garden and landscape design and installation.
Education
Cornell Cooperative Extension Food Safety Certified -
01.2016
University of Arizona Growers Intensive Certificate -
01.2015
NYS Pesticide Applicator -
01.2010
High School Diploma -
Poughkeepsie Day School
01.2001
College -
School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Tufts University
CCE Growers School Annual CE -
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Management
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Work Ethic
- Facilities Management
- Data-driven decision-making
- Business Analysis
- Planning and execution
- Operations Oversight
- Operations administration
- Strategic Partnerships
- Business Development
- Performance Management
- Production
- Risk Management
- Delegation
- Structural Repairs
- Proficient in MS Office
- Lifts up to 100 pounds
- Maintenance & Repair
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship and Team Building
Websites
Personal Information
Title: Chief Operations Officer/Grower
Awards and Affiliates
- Dutchess County Farms FFA Golden Tractor Award Recipient 2021
- Contributing Editor East Fishkill, Fishkill, and Lagrange Living Magazine 2014-current
- Sponsor of the Culinary Institute of America’s Farm to Table Course’s Keystone Project 2023
- Key Contributor for the 2022 Dutchess County Right to Farm Law signed into law by Congressman Molinaro
- 2024 Agricultural District Inclusions Legislation Dutchess County
- Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Agribusiness Award Recipient 2015
- 40 under 40 Award 2020
- Generational Business Award 2023
- Hudson Valley Magazine Best of Winner Best Garden Center 2012,2013,2016,2018
- Best Farmer 2023
- Best Plant Shop 2024
Certification
· USDA Certified Organic Program Leader.
· USDA Food Safety Certified.
· NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator.
- Hydroponic Growing Certification
- Ordained Minister through American Fellowship Church.
Accomplishments
· Board Member, Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticultural Education Programs.
· Chairman, Dutchess County Agricultural Advisory Committee.
· Chairman, Dutchess County AG, and Farmland Protection Board.
· Member, NY Farm Bureau
· Active Future Farmers of America Board Member - John Jay FFA, Dutchess County BOCES FFA, Orange County BOC.
- Dutchess County Farms FFA Golden Tractor Award Recipient, 2021
- .Contributing Editor East Fishkill, Fishkill, and Lagrange Living Magazine 2014-current
- Sponsor of the Culinary Institute of America’s Farm to Table Course’s Keystone Project 2023
- Key Contributor for the 2022 Dutchess County Right to Farm Law signed into law by Congressman Molinaro
- 2024 Agricultural District Inclusions Legislation, Dutchess County
- Member of the Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce
- Excellence in Agribusiness Award Recipient 2015
- 40 under 40 Award, 2020
- Generational Business Award, 2023
- Hudson Valley Magazine, Best of Hudson Valley Winner: Best Garden Center 2012,2013,2016,2018 , Best Farmer, 2023, Best Plant Shop, 2024.
Affiliations
- Drumming and Music
- Artistic Expression
- Ordained Minister
- Hiking
- Family
- love of dogs
- Creating beautiful spaces and landscape design.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
COO- Chief Operations Officer
Sabellico Greenhouses & Florist inc.
04.2004 - Current
Cornell Cooperative Extension Food Safety Certified -
University of Arizona Growers Intensive Certificate -
NYS Pesticide Applicator -
High School Diploma -
Poughkeepsie Day School
College -
School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Tufts University
CCE Growers School Annual CE -
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