Paul Shoemaker

• Growing vegetables, flowers, berries & herbs from seed.
• Testing and preparing soil, transplanting, mulching.
• Conducting experiments in outdoor hydroponics.
• Continually learning about techniques and trends.
• Managing pests & diseases with organic solutions.

2018 - Present

• Personal year-round cannabis cultivation in and out of doors.
• Cultivation of autoflower and photoperiod plants from seeds and clones.
• Experience growing in soil, coir, rockwool, DWC, NFT.
• Experience managing PPM, Ph, Co2, temperature, humidity in a controlled environment.
• Conduct constant research on growing techniques to increase brix, health, weight, scent and potency.
• Monitor and track in detail all aspects of a grow from seed to harvest for future reference.

• Provided hands-on audiovisual support for all classes, assisting professors with class preparation of presentations and videos to be shown.
• Performed daily maintenance and testing of all hybrid classroom equipment.
• Utilized ticketing system to track customer requests and break-fix work.
• Scheduled and delivered class/event recordings.
• Employed standardized troubleshooting techniques to discover and correct problems quickly.
• Provided support for Mac & PC users related to teaching & learning in the classroom.

As the cafe manager at Tech Superpowers I was responsible for the hiring and training of 5 employees, maintaining self-service computers and printers, ordering and managing the sales of beverages and snacks.

• Sole entrepreneur managed all aspects of business, including advertising, client management, billing, and all requested work.
• Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health. Used organic techniques to protect customer lawns from pests and weeds.
• Collected soil for testing and interpreted results for necessary adjustment of soil nutrients and Ph for optimal plant growth.
• Instructed clients in organic practices with knowledge of soils and preferred environments for their plants.
• Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs and maintenance to keep equipment working at peak levels.
• Attended seminars and workshops focused on organic land care.

As the Manager at Laser Designs I was responsible for hiring and training 5 employees, ordering supplies, tracking expenditures, and working with the parent company to establish budgets and needs for a busy service bureau offering both self and graphic design services.