Russell Hartleb (aka Sef)
Portland,OR
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cultivation Technician
KGB Farms
06.2018 - 01.2024
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining accurate records of all cultivation activities and adhering to industry best practices for cannabis production.
- Achieved superior bud quality through diligent nutrient management and careful attention to individual strain requirements.
- Supported facility expansion initiatives by assisting in the planning and execution of new grow rooms, including layout designs, equipment installation, and operational training for incoming staff members.
- Streamlined cloning procedures by refining propagation methods which resulted in consistent success rates and accelerated plant development.
- Facilitated effective communication between cultivation staff members by providing regular updates on plant health status or crop-related challenges that required immediate attention.
- Reduced waste through efficient resource allocation for water usage, fertilizers, and growing media in the cultivation process.
- Improved pest control measures with proactive scouting and targeted interventions for early detection and management of potential infestations.
- Optimized plant growth by implementing proper pruning techniques to maintain structural integrity and encourage optimal yield.
- Increased overall crop yield with precision irrigation systems that delivered optimal water levels based on specific cultivar needs.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions while minimizing downtime during critical growth periods.
- Adapted growing practices to accommodate different strains with unique growth patterns, ensuring consistent product standards across various cultivars.
- Supported successful team dynamics by providing training and mentorship for junior growers in cannabis horticulture best practices.
- Maximized harvest efficiency by carefully scheduling flowering cycles
- Improved harvest consistency by implementing standardized drying and curing techniques for optimal quality control.
- Influenced positive company culture through continuous learning opportunities and active participation in professional development workshops relating to cannabis horticulture advancements.
- Enhanced cannabis plant health by monitoring and adjusting environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and lighting.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized grow facility for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of cultivars.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
- Researched pests and diseases common to individual types of cultivars and developed mitigation plans.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings and clone-cubes.
- Oversaw cultivation and harvesting of over 2000 pounds in cannabis crops each year.
- Wrote and improved SOPs to maintain consistency across shifts and work areas.
- Consulted with horticultural experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
- Ran 21 different climate-controlled areas with over 25 plant cultivars
- Directed a 9 member team of indoor farm hands managing needs of more than 2500 plants.
Lead Grower
Madrone Mt Farms
05.2007 - 11.2017
- Enhanced plant health by regularly scouting for pests and diseases, and taking appropriate corrective actions.
- Seed propagation
- Amending soil
- Transplanting and planting
- Pruning and trellising management
- Harvesting
- Employee supervisor
- Packaging and sales
Education
None - Horticulture (1yr) And Music (5yrs)
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Decision-Making Competence
- Inventory Management Abilities
- IPM
- Propagation Expertise
- Hydroponics Proficiency
- Cannabis Strain Identification
- Pruning and Training Techniques
- Plant Breeding Techniques
- Safety practices
- Worker Training
- Crop Harvesting
- Staff Management
- Scheduling
- Facility Cleaning
- Disease and pest Identification
- Crop Inspection
- Environmental Monitoring
- Crop Cultivation
- Feed Mixtures
Certification
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Applicator Apprentice License
Timeline
Lead Cultivation Technician - KGB Farms
06.2018 - 01.2024
Lead Grower - Madrone Mt Farms
05.2007 - 11.2017
Mt San Antonio College - None, Horticulture (1yr) And Music (5yrs)