All areas of cannabis cultivation
Melissa Kennedy
Orovillem,CA
Summary
Adept Quality Control Specialist with a proven track record from Edwards Farms, enhancing product quality through meticulous inspection and chemical analysis. Leveraged technical knowledge and great judgment to exceed safety standards, resulting in a significant improvement in process validation and environmental monitoring. Skilled in fostering customer loyalty and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Specialist
Self Employed Services
08.2023 - Current
- Weighed, prepared and packaged different types of products.
- Packaged regulated products in appropriate exit containers.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Read industry publications to maintain knowledge on current and future bud trends.
- Assisted medical use customers in identifying cannabis medicines and methods of medication that best fit individual needs.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Cannabis Farmer
Self Employed Services
09.2008 - Current
- Oversaw cultivation and harvesting of over Number pounds in Type crops each year.
- Ran Number different climate-controlled areas with over Number plant varieties.
- Directed transfer of mature stock to final habitats or commercial holding tanks for harvesting.
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
- Handled complex and urgent customer concerns calmly to maximize satisfaction and enhance loyalty.
- Coordinated inventories of seeds, chemicals, plant nutrients and tools to achieve business targets.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
- Optimized growth and development at every stage and moved finished plants to sales displays for customer viewing.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Researched pests and diseases common to individual types of stock and developed mitigation plans.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
- Consulted with horticultural experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
- Hired new ranch hands and livestock handlers seasonally.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
Processing Technician/quality Control
Edwards Farms
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Took samples every to compare quality with specifications.
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
- Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
- Dumped, poured and loaded specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
- Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
- Read temperature, flow, and other meters and documented information.
- Used evaporator systems to achieve desired moisture concentrations in different products and production byproducts.
Education
General Studies
Butte College
Oroville, CASkills
- Product Inspection
- Number-savvy
- Chemical Analysis
- Safety Monitoring
- Sampling techniques
- Great judgment
- Records organization and review
- Documentation Review
- Technical knowledge
- Environmental Monitoring
- Mechanical capabilities
- Quality Management Systems
- Process Validation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Additional Information
I have been a cannabis farmer since 2008
Interests
Timeline
Quality Control Specialist
Self Employed Services
08.2023 - Current
Processing Technician/quality Control
Edwards Farms
09.2021 - 11.2024
Cannabis Farmer
Self Employed Services
09.2008 - Current
General Studies
Butte College
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