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Michelle Thompson

Sparks

Summary

Detail-oriented cultivation specialist with nearly five years of experience in the regulated cannabis industry, now seeking to transition fully into a laboratory-focused role. Demonstrated expertise in tissue culture, genetic preservation, sterile technique, and contamination prevention within high-compliance environments. Proven ability to bridge hands-on plant care with precise lab-based protocols, supported by a strong track record in data logging, inventory control, and environmental monitoring. Committed to scientific accuracy, continuous improvement, and maintaining the integrity of plant health and propagation processes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cultivation Supervisor

Jushi Holdings
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Maintained detailed records of all cultivation activities, allowing for data-driven decision making in future crop cycles.
  • Oversaw all non-flowering plant operations, including the tissue culture lab, nursery, and vegetative growth rooms.
  • Managed a dedicated cultivation team, ensuring consistent care standards and adherence to production timelines.
  • Accountable for developing staff schedules, coordinating production workflows, maintaining accurate plant inventory, and overseeing all related data entry, analysis, and documentation.
  • Played a key role in plant health monitoring by conducting field testing for microbial presence and environmental contaminants.
  • Contributed to ongoing process improvement and regulatory compliance through meticulous documentation and operational oversight.

Cultivation Lead - Tissue Culture Lab

Jushi Holdings
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Led tissue culture operations to support genetic preservation and large-scale propagation efforts.
  • Initiated plant tissue from mother stock in alignment with production schedules, processed subcultures to optimize biomass development, and successfully acclimate in-vitro plants into garden environments.
  • Maintained cold storage inventory for genetic preservation and optimize facility square footage.
  • Managed primary and secondary documentation related to data tracking, plant inventory, and compliance reporting.
  • Monitored and recorded key performance metrics including viability, success, and contamination rates across batches. Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Coordinated weekly labor schedules, supply requisitions, and supported strict lab hygiene protocols to minimize contamination and ensure operational efficiency.

Cultivation Technician

NuLeaf (Acquired by Jushi April 2022)
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Performed daily care and maintenance of crops, adhering to strict sanitation and cultivation protocols
  • Assisted with core garden tasks such as cloning, transplanting, and growth phase changes
  • Took on a primary role in propagation, including watering cycles, health and viability monitoring, compliance documentation
  • Apply foliar sprays and pesticides under direction of management
  • Cross-trained in the Tissue Culture Lab in late 2021, gaining lab experience in plant tissue processing, media preparations and sterile techniques

Supervisor

True NY Pizza Co.
06.2012 - 08.2020
  • Provided friendly exceptional customer service to build and maintain long term customer relationships and satisfaction.
  • Assist with order preparations and cooking tasks, accurately following company recipes.
  • Process transactions with customers and vendors, balance POS system each night. Inventory supplies and initiate purchasing requests.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in compliance with Washoe County regulations.
  • Train new and existing staff in policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV
01-2012

Biology

Truckee Meadows Community College
01-2008

Skills

  • Plant propagation methods
  • Problem-solving
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Cell culture
  • Sample collection techniques
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • MS office
  • Interdepartmental communication

Certification

  • Ryan Schultz 415.652.9909 Rschultz@jushico.com
  • Jon McGiveron 716.523.0172 Jmcgiveron@jushico.com
  • Michele Erikson 516.818.4741 micheleerikson1@gmail.com

Timeline

Cultivation Supervisor

Jushi Holdings
05.2023 - 01.2025

Cultivation Lead - Tissue Culture Lab

Jushi Holdings
06.2022 - 05.2023

Cultivation Technician

NuLeaf (Acquired by Jushi April 2022)
09.2020 - 06.2022

Supervisor

True NY Pizza Co.
06.2012 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of Nevada Reno

Biology

Truckee Meadows Community College

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