Ryan Liu
Technician
granada hills,ca
Summary
Motivated entrepreneur with a strong drive to improve and learn new skills. Strong ability to utilize proactive measures and interpersonal skills to efficiently address all the needs of a task and see it through to completion. Demonstrates excellent problem solving skills, communication skills, and determination to excel in a demanding environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor
Kush Alley
Van Nuys, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Managed a team of ethanol and distillation technicians to run 2 shifts efficiently
- Ensured the team followed correct SOP’s for the safe operation of all extraction equipment
- Created protocols and procedures that optimized timing of extraction that increased daily crude oil yields by 20%
- Oversaw research and development of final products by working with third party labs and analyzing their findings
- Used R&D findings to strategize on how to increase quality on future batches of distillate
- Conducted sales of finished product ranging up to $100,000 with business clients
- Responsible for the logging process of all the products using a daily log system and analyzing this data to maximize yields
- Created new filtering SOP’s to help prevent particulates from entering final product.
Laboratory Technician
Kush Alley
Van Nuys, CA
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Extracted cannabis via ethanol wash, distillation, winterization, and decarboxylation to ensure the highest quality of oil/terpenes
- Conducted quality assurance checks on distillate product to ensure no particulates or debris have contaminated it
- Performed routine maintenance, calibration, and quality control on all operations equipment based on company protocols
- Maintained a high level of communication with co-workers, managers, and other departments to improve efficiency and productivity
- Stepped in to assist other departments when assignments needed to be completed
- Produced 100+ liters of distillate a week consistently by running three wiped film machines simultaneously
- Operated an IES CO2 Terpene extraction machine to extract naturally derived terpenes from cannabis
- Performed QA checks and operated the LeafyPack weigh & fill machine, packaging roughly 5000 eighths a day.
Extraction Technician
Goldentree Extracts
Torrance, CA
12.2016 - 06.2020
- Increased overall company productivity by 150% through consistent yield production return on material
- Devised methods and QA standard that resulted in 10%+ yield on majority of material
- Liaised with extraction team on elements of extraction, infusion testing and formulating processes.
- Supported ethanol extraction procedures to meet standardized requirements and accuracy.
- Performed quality assurance through analytical testing for quality, consistency and efficacy.
- Maintained extraction and infusion operations by initiating, coordinating and supporting operational policies and procedures.
- Monitored hydrocarbon system operations for proper flow and indications of performance or safety problems.
Solar Marketing Specialist
Sungevity Inc
Oakland, CA
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Consistently exceeded monthly sales quota of $10,000
- Generated potential client leads through the retail sales technique
- Helped schedule appointments, capture information, and close deals
- Completed accurate, timely, and daily recap reports with team leader
- Established rapport with potential clients and made sure existing customers were satisfied - Spread positive brand awareness in the community.
Customer Adviser
Petco Animal Supplies
Canoga Park, CA
11.2011 - 05.2015
- Welcomed customers by greeting them and offering assistance
- Handled cash transactions and processed different forms of payments
- Performed weekly inventory management reports - Assisted customers in purchases by using excellent knowledge of all products
- Managed cash reconciliation of registers at closing
- Trained new employees in general company operations
- Reviewed purchase orders and received weekly inventory drop-offs
- Maintained and cleaned all animal habitats on a weekly basis.
Education
B.S - Business Management, Marketing
California State University
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor
Kush Alley
01.2022 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Kush Alley
09.2020 - 12.2021
Extraction Technician
Goldentree Extracts
12.2016 - 06.2020
Solar Marketing Specialist
Sungevity Inc
08.2015 - 10.2016
Customer Adviser
Petco Animal Supplies
11.2011 - 05.2015
B.S - Business Management, Marketing
California State University