Napier Santos
Cannabis Technician
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with 9+ years of cannabis industry experience. Proficient in understanding and interpreting blueprints, SOP, schematics, and technical drawings to manage equipment according to specifications. Proficient in cannabis cultivation and extraction to meet compliance, safety and operational targets. Offering high integrity with quality driven and science based approach to resource allocation, waste reduction and profit enhancement. Adaptable, resourceful and analytical leader with demonstrated track record of achievements.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Furniture Repair Technician
J&N Furniture
09.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive assessments of damaged furniture pieces to determine the most cost-effective course of action for repairs.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics set by management for quality and timeliness of repairs.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding repair services.
- Used advanced woodworking skills to craft custom replacement parts when necessary, ensuring seamless integration into existing furniture designs.
Extraction Technician
Trulieve
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Proficient in Multi Solvent Cannabis Extraction (MSE)
- Certified Precision X-10 and X-40 extraction operator.
- Supported product development initiatives with timely delivery of high-quality extracts for analysis and testing.
- Improved product quality by conducting regular equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Performed quality assurance through analytical testing for quality, consistency and efficacy.
- Optimized workflows within the laboratory environment, resulting in increased productivity among team members.
- Enhanced extraction efficiency by optimizing equipment settings and procedures.
Manufacturing Technician
Trulieve
7 2023 - 04.2024
- Ensures quality of products and troubleshoots problems with equipment and devices.
- Made sure that products were produced on time.
- Calibrates machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- And other tasks when required.
Furniture Repair Technician
Furniture Solutions Network
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Produced smooth finishes by removing imperfections before and after applying coats.
- Removed old finishes and degraded parts to complete skilled repairs and restore ideal appearances.
- Evaluated extent of damage to furniture and determined optimal repair approach based on unique piece requirements.
- Disassembled items to prepare for finishing using hand tools.
- Selected appropriate type of finish for use in each project.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Driver
Blackbird Cannabis Logistics
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Delivered cannabis products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Communicated with customers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
Harvester
Nevada Organic Remedies
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Harvesting and drying wet cannabis plants.
- Cutting down, trimming, and bucking cannabis plants.
- Accurately weigh and record post harvest materials and manage cultivation waste.
- Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
- Applied pesticides, herbicides and fungicides to crops to enhance growth.
- Completed pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment and performed preventive maintenance as needed.
- Monitored plants for pests, larf, micronutrient deficiency, nutrient burn ph fluctuations and diseases and applied herbicides and pesticides.
Manufacturing Technician
Nevada Organic Remediex
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Trimmed dried cannabis
- Prepared trimmed cannabis for packaging
- Tested subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance and inspections on production machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, NV 08.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
- Gardening expertise
- Cultivation
- Harvesting
- Extraction
- Processes implementation
- Instruction development
- Safety operation procedures
- Equipment preparation
- Data collection
- Documentation preparation
- Order picking and processing
- Proficient in various cuisines
- Experience with dietary restrictions
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Knife skills
- Ingredient inspection
- Grilling expertise
Timeline
Furniture Repair Technician
J&N Furniture
09.2024 - Current
Extraction Technician
Trulieve
04.2024 - 09.2024
Furniture Repair Technician
Furniture Solutions Network
03.2022 - 11.2022
Driver
Blackbird Cannabis Logistics
01.2017 - 02.2019
Harvester
Nevada Organic Remedies
01.2017 - 10.2018
Manufacturing Technician
Nevada Organic Remediex
11.2015 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School
08.2006 - 06.2010
Manufacturing Technician
Trulieve
7 2023 - 04.2024
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