Obed Escobar
Sandridge Partners
Delano,CA
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Dependable and hardworking professional with leadership, field operations, and administrative experience in agriculture. Proven ability to learn quickly, work safely, solve problems, and perform in fast-paced environments. Recognized for attention to detail, accountability, and strong communication skills.
Work History
Fleet Administrator
8 Months- Oversee vehicle registration compliance for company fleet, ensuring adherence to regulations and standards.
- Establish and maintain consistent communication with fleet vendors.
- Prepare purchase orders and verify invoices with a high degree of accuracy.
- Process invoices in a timely manner.
- Keep record of all rental machinery and usage for cost allocation purposes.
- Facilitate fuel management for company vehicles to ensure operational efficiency.
- Generate comprehensive monthly reports on fuel consumption to support resource management.
Shipping & Sales Liaison
3 Months- Updated our transportation provider on any late day/same day orders, order changes throughout the day.
- Took care of all calls regarding carriers/transportation reps looking to partner with Grapery.
- Stayed updated on the status of all Delivered truck loads to make sure they were being shipped out in a timely manner and ensure an on-time delivery to its next destination.
Farming Supervisor in Training
1 Year 1 Month- Supported Farm Managers throughout Central and Southern region to understand farming practices and produce a fully developed citrus crop.
- Tested operations by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes. Ex: water amount per tree. We tested 5 different irrigation size drippers and recorded the difference in crop growth during the time span of about 4-5 months. This data allowed us to determine how effective we could be with our water usage without negatively affecting the crop development and growth.
- Supported Farm Manager with frost season to ensure healthy crop and prevent crop damage.
- Monitored crop health and took steps to prevent or mitigate diseases, pests and other issues.
- Partnered with Spray Department to ensure compliance with pesticide regulations and safety protocols for employees.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and field conditions.
Wonderful Leader
1 Year- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Trained employees on safety protocols, and effective operation techniques.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of 25-30 employees in the production department, fostering an inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences and performance.
Education
Bachelors Of Science In - Agricultural Business
High School Diploma
Skills
Bilingual - Spanish
Safety Conscious
Leadership & Communication
Detail Oriented
Self Starter
Problem Solving
Continuous Improvement
Dependable
Strong Work Ethic
Certification
- HACCP Certificate
Relevant Strengths
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Experience leading and following safety procedures.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Able to lift, climb, and perform physically demanding work.
- Fast learner who enjoys hands-on work.
Timeline
Fleet Administrator
Sandridge Partners
12.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Shipping & Sales Liaison
Grapery
07.2025 - 10.2025Read More
Farming Supervisor in Training
Wonderful Citrus
06.2023 - 07.2024Read More
Wonderful Leader
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds
06.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Delano High School
High School Diploma
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CSU Bakersfield
Bachelors Of Science In from Agricultural Business
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