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Roberto Cruz Torres

Kissimmee,Florida

Summary

Cultivation Manager and Cannabis Agronomist with over 5 years of experience leading large-scale indoor cannabis production. Proven expertise in environmental control systems, fertigation strategies, integrated pest management, and team leadership. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong background in data-driven horticultural practices, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cultivation Manager

Holistic Industries
01.2024 - Current
  • Direct daily operations of a 20,000 sq. ft. commercial cultivation facility, managing all phases of plant life from clone to post-harvest.
  • Lead a team of 38+ employees including cultivation associates, supervisors, and technicians.
  • Optimize environmental conditions using Argus and Priva systems, adjusting CO₂, humidity, and lighting based on plant stage.
  • Design and execute irrigation strategies to steer plant morphology, increase yields, and maintain quality standards.
  • Ensure seamless transitions between cultivation, harvest, and post-harvest processes.
  • Collaborate with compliance, processing, and corporate teams to ensure efficient communication and reporting.
  • Conduct hiring, performance reviews, and develop training plans to build a high-performance team.

Assistant Cultivation Manager

Holistic Industries
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Supported garden operations and ensured alignment with national cultivation strategies.
  • Supervised 7 cultivation supervisors and up to 16 associates across planting, cloning, pruning, and harvesting.
  • Monitored plant health and implemented pest management protocols.
  • Participated in cross-departmental planning to maintain compliance and maximize productivity.

Propagation Supervisor

Holistic Industries
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed propagation room operations, including 1,000+ weekly cuttings.
  • Maintained environmental controls, trained staff on cloning techniques, and ensured plant health during early stages.

Flower Supervisor

Holistic Industries
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supervised 10-15 associates, led daily operations in flowering rooms.
  • Mixed feed solutions, tracked plant metrics, and maintained schedules based on cultivar needs.
  • Performed employee evaluations and ensured operational readiness.

IPM Supervisor

Holistic Industries
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Executed foliar applications and beneficial insect deployment.
  • Maintained irrigation equipment, sanitation, and recorded pesticide use in line with regulations.
  • Collected and analyzed data to identify and mitigate pest/disease risks.

Cultivation Associate

Holistic Industries
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Carried out cloning, pruning, transplanting, irrigation, defoliation, and sanitation tasks.
  • Supported IPM team and assisted in data collection on environmental and fertigation metrics.

Education

Master of Science - Medical Cannabis & Therapeutics

University of Maryland
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

University of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez
01.2016

Skills

  • Labor & Team Management
  • Precision Irrigation (Generative/Vegetative Steering)
  • Environmental Controls (Argus, Priva)
  • IPM & Fertigation Programs
  • Post-Harvest Operations (Dry/Cure)
  • SOP Development & Implementation
  • Regulatory Compliance

Certification

  • Plant Health Diagnosis: Assessing Plant Diseases, Pests, and Problems, Penn State Extension, 2020
  • Partial Budgeting for Production Decisions, Penn State Extension, 2022

Affiliations

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Member

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cultivation Manager

Holistic Industries
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Cultivation Manager

Holistic Industries
01.2023 - 01.2024

Propagation Supervisor

Holistic Industries
01.2022 - 01.2023

Flower Supervisor

Holistic Industries
01.2021 - 01.2022

IPM Supervisor

Holistic Industries
01.2020 - 01.2021

Cultivation Associate

Holistic Industries
01.2019 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Medical Cannabis & Therapeutics

University of Maryland

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

University of Puerto Rico

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