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Ryan Brandys

Allegan,MI

Summary

Seasoned Farm Manager and Project Manager with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and reducing costs at Gold Standard Gardens. Expert in crop rotation and workforce training, I excel in cross-functional coordination and staff mentoring. Achieved significant project successes by mastering budget development and preventive maintenance, ensuring top performance and operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Manager

Gold Standard Gardens
Allegan, MI
01.2016 - Current

Designed long-term strategies focused on boosting productivity and reducing expenses.

  • Provided safety training and guidance to staff members on how best to handle difficult tasks or situations encountered during their daily duties.
  • Set long- and short-term targets and goals to drive breeding and flowering success.
  • Organized plant stocks for optimal growth and transported to displays when ready for customer sales.
  • Inspect and provide regular maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure to ensure they meet safety standards.
  • Supervised employees and subcontractors to achieve or surpass cost, yield, and quality.
  • Directed efficient crop production to maximize resource utilization and consistently meet schedule and financial demands.
  • Organized the purchase of supplies such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and other necessary items.
  • Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.

Project Manager

Driveline Retail Merchandising
Taylorville, IL
03.2014 - 01.2016
  • Led a team of 12 to successfully complete interior construction projects for Dollar General.
  • Managed projects across multiple states, ensuring seamless coordination and

delivery.

  • Arranged hotel accommodations for team members, ensuring logistical efficiency.
  • Submitted detailed reports on completed projects.
  • Coordinated with senior management to ensure project alignment and successful execution.

Education

GED -

Allegan, Adult Education
Allegan, MI
05-2024

Skills

  • Crop rotation
  • Controlling pests
  • Greenhouse operations
  • Budget development
  • Farm operations
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Irrigation system
  • Harvesting protocols
  • Organic farming
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Workforce training
  • Work flow planning
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Startup turnaround strategies
  • Staff training and mentoring

Timeline

Farm Manager

Gold Standard Gardens
01.2016 - Current

Project Manager

Driveline Retail Merchandising
03.2014 - 01.2016

GED -

Allegan, Adult Education
Ryan Brandys