Hi, I’m
Raheem Curry
Riverview,FL
Summary
Talented cultivation manager with proven expertise in operations oversight, team leadership and financial administration. Experienced in coordinating activities at all levels to maximize profits and sustain business operations. Work directly with employees to improve strategies and optimize performance. Accustomed to strategically analyzing problems, uncovering cost savings and streamlining processes. Highly adaptable, team-oriented and self-motivated.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Fluent Cannabis CareTAMPA, FL
Head Grower
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw a team of 15 cultivation techs to develop and implement effective growing procedures, seedling propagation, and clone to flower practices; contributing to a 45% decrease in mortality rates; maintained a batch average of less than 5%
- Ensured adherence to all state compliance procedures with Biotrack THC for plant inventory entry, movements/transfers, and removal through rigorous audits, resulting in over a 98% pass rate
- Installed drip irrigation systems and setting up automated timed irrigation feeds to help reduce manual labor ⦁Monitored and maintained optimal growing conditions in a vertical grow facility to ensure adherence to quality control standards, resulting in a 100% increase in high quality flower production
- Analyzed growth patterns and assisted in harvesting over 5000 plants at the optimal time for maximum yield, increasing company revenue by 20%
- Maintain and updated KPIs of production; review weekly data and reports to identify trends and to forecast future space and production needs ⦁Scheduling for staff and overseeing production processes; maintains personnel records and provides input into performance evaluations ⦁Maintains an awareness of new state of the art equipment and provides input into equipment and facilities upgrades and replacement
- Conducted extensive research into new methods for pest control management and identifying plant diseases and pathogens ⦁Worked closely with employees to improve standardized practices, techniques, and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste
- Developed and improved SOPs for cloning practices to maintain operational consistency, leading to a 90% increase in production accuracy and traceability ⦁Ran 14 different grow rooms with a span of over 30,000 plants and 30 different strains
Keke Breakfast CafeAltamonte Springs, FL
Kitchen Lead
02.2018 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations ⦁Delegated food preparation duties down to kitchen staff and followed up to verify proper preparation and production of meals
- Monitoring inventory and purchasing food supplies from vendors ⦁Optimized process flow in the kitchen through re-allocating resources and streamlining operations, resulting in a 20% reduction of labor costs
- Mentored team members on effective strategies for managing food safety protocols & processes with an emphasis on compliance, increasing adherence rate by 25% ⦁Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment ⦁Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.
Walkers GrillAlexandria, VA
Executive Chef
01.2017 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Revamped 4 different farm to table concept menus, detailed recipes, and preparation procedures to ensure consistency ⦁Organized and managed inventory of food & equipment supplies, resulting in a 20% reduction of budget costs ⦁Provided ongoing mentorship to newly hired personnel, resulting in a 30% decrease in onboarding time
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets and events
- Collaborated with local vendors and suppliers to obtain farm to table ingredients while adhering to company budgets
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Maintained relationships with over 6 vendors to monitor inventory levels and maintain stock of essential items.
Education
Learn Sativa UniversityOrlando, FL
from Agriculture Management
05.2019
Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk, VA
Associate of Applied Science from Culinary Arts
05.2015
University Overview
- Graduated cum laude
- [Certificate] Kitchen Management
- [Certificate] Classical Cooking
Skills
- Work Scheduling
- Soil Preparation
- Pest Prevention
- Disease Management
- Hiring and Recruiting
- Onboarding Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Employee Training
- Production Scheduling
- Performance Assessment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Resource allocation
- Health Assessments
- Supply Purchasing
- Inventory Management
- Proficient Excel, Word, PDFs
- Data Entry and Tracking
- Equipment Operation
Certification
OSHA Forklift Certified
Timeline
Head Grower
Fluent Cannabis Care
08.2020 - Current
Kitchen Lead
Keke Breakfast Cafe
02.2018 - 03.2020
Executive Chef
Walkers Grill
01.2017 - 10.2017
Learn Sativa University
from Agriculture Management
Tidewater Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Culinary Arts