Sergio Olivares
Placerville,CA
Summary
Skilled agricultural manager with demonstrated operations, team and financial management abilities. Coordinate efficient activities at all levels to support business profits and maintain sustainable operations. Employee-focused and performance-oriented with good training and mentoring abilities. Familiar with traditional and organic methods for propagating all types of plants. Competent in reviewing operations in strategic fashion to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and business restructuring to capitalize on emerging trends. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cannabis Farm Manager
Bigfoot County Farms
Willow Creek, CA
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Consulted with horticultural experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
- Positioned irrigation systems to deliver optimal amounts of water for crop growth without waste.
- Maintained optimal health of each plant by monitoring water pH, using organic methods and applying relevant chemicals based on specifications for specific plants or customers.
- Flexed with unexpected problems such as droughts and infestations to maintain farm profits.
- Oversaw cultivation and harvesting of over 1000 pounds in high quality crops each year.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
- Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
Cannabis Farmer
Heaven & Earth Botanicals
Ashland, OR
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
- Assigned feeding and treatment of animals and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
- Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Coordinated inventories of seeds, chemicals, plant nutrients and tools to achieve business targets.
- Consulted with horticultural experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
- Positioned irrigation systems to deliver optimal amounts of water for crop growth without waste.
- Flexed with unexpected problems such as droughts and infestations to maintain farm profits.
- Oversaw cultivation and harvesting of over 10000 pounds in boutique hemp flowers each year.
- Directed work of 23-member team of nursery/field staff and greenhouse growers managing need of more than 25000 plants.
Budtender
Planet Herb
Redding , CA
05.2009 - 12.2015
- Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects and qualities of different strains.
- Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements.
- Sold flowers, concentrates and edibles in fast-paced environment.
- Restocked supplies and arranged displays.
- Maintained strict inventory controls for regulatory compliance across dispensary operations.
- Assisted medical use customers in identifying cannabis medicines and methods of medication that best fit individual needs.
- Managed high volume of cash with 100% accuracy rate.
- Weighed, prepared and packaged different types of products.
- Read industry publications to maintain knowledge on current and future bud trends.
- Packaged regulated products in appropriate exit containers.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
- Supported loss prevention goals by monitoring shopper behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture Operations And Management
Butte College
Oroville, CA07.2016
No Degree - Business, Horticulture, Extractions, Law
Oaksterdam University
Oakland, CA05.2010
High School Diploma -
Buchanan High School
Clovis, CA06.2001
Skills
- Cost Control
- Customer Satisfaction
- Operational Efficiency
- Improvement Plans
- Routine Maintenance
- Creative Solutions
- Computer Operating Systems
- Irrigation Systems
Timeline
Cannabis Farm Manager
Bigfoot County Farms
04.2019 - 11.2022
Cannabis Farmer
Heaven & Earth Botanicals
01.2017 - 12.2019
Budtender
Planet Herb
05.2009 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture Operations And Management
Butte College
No Degree - Business, Horticulture, Extractions, Law
Oaksterdam University
High School Diploma -
Buchanan High School
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