Michael Gibbs
Grayville,IL
Summary
Irrigation and fertilization Manager with 2+ years of experience supervising 34 greenhouses at 2200 sq feet of canopy per room and 16 indoor flower rooms. Developed aptitude for crop development, feeding schedules; writing feeding regimens; and grow procedures resulting in profitability. Experienced with feed mixing, examining deficiencies and pests: fertigation and spray (IMP); R/O membrane replacement; breakers relays and solenoids: anderson aqua system. designed the water line and emitter layout for drip feed. designed flush and back flush for fertigation to help prevent biofilm buildup. experience with Jacks salt, Cutting edge, Athena and Fox farm fertilizers and basic skills with chemicals. Have knowledge in CO2, LED, and high pressure sodium lights assisted in the cutting of clones, pruning of plants, defanning, topping and scrogging.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Irrigation Manager
Verano LLC
Albion, IL
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained irrigation systems, recirculators and water features in excellent condition through continuous upkeep.
- Adjusted sprinkler head direction and angle based on identified wet and dry areas.
- Operated complex irrigation systems with computer controls and extensive distribution lines.
- Prioritized and corrected irrigation breaks to quickly restore service.
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems for healthy crop development.
- Applied pesticides, herbicides and fungicides to crops to enhance growth.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
- Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
Construction Foreman
CBK Construction
Ridgway, IL
02.2007 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Maintained heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
- Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Irrigation Management
- Timely Project Completion
- Team Goals
- Tool Inventory
- Landscaping Planning
- Workflow Efficiency
- Machine Tools
- Order Preparation
- Foliage Removal
- Job Assignments
- Crop Cultivation
- Direct Planting
- Hydroponics Maintenance
- Insect Monitoring
- Soil Evaluation
- Pesticide Application
- Disease Identification
- Infestation Control
- Pest Prevention
- Disease and Pest Management
Accomplishments
promoted 4X during my first year at Verano LLC
Verano LLC won first in the cannabis cup in 2022 the year i was water manager
wrote all of the SOPs for the company
Timeline
Irrigation Manager
Verano LLC
09.2020 - 05.2022
Construction Foreman
CBK Construction
02.2007 - 08.2020