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Shaun Strickland

Portland

Summary

Dynamic problem solver with 25 years of experience in the horticulture industry, eager to leverage extensive knowledge and skills to contribute to a high-performing team. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovative solutions that foster growth and sustainability. Committed to delivering exceptional results. Seeking an opportunity to add value and make a meaningful impact.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of Cultivation Technologies

Urban-gro
01.2017 - Current
  • Manage a group of engineers in Controlled Environment Agriculture design across North America.
  • Leading design of water treatment, fertigation, irrigation systems including controls desigs fully integrated with standard architectural and mechanical/electrical/plumbing disciplines.
  • On-site support for clients on training/maintenance of equipment, controls systems, expansion of current systems, and SOP best practices.

Production Manager

Altman Plants
03.2015 - 09.2017
  • Manage the production of annual and perennial plants from propagation and planting to sale in 20 acres of glass greenhouse supervising multiple section growers.
  • Purchasing, scheduling, design, and management of the production for 32 acres of greenhouse producing plants for big box and local grocery stores.
  • Supervision of multiple types and quantities of teams depending on seasonality and work to be accomplished.

Master Grower

Today's Healthcare LLC
06.2014 - 02.2015
  • Manage the grow facility for a large medical marijuana producer including overall responsibility for quality and quantity of product produced for three retail centers and wholesale product.
  • Continued research on best practices for the highest quality medical marijuana production.
  • Focus on cost analysis to ensure company obtains highest margins possible.

Production Manager/Head Grower

Botany Lane Greenhouse
06.2008 - 06.2014
  • Coordinated the production, growing, inventory, improvements, and maintenance projects for nine acres of wholesale greenhouse and eight acres of field from two separate locations producing $8 million in sales of liners, plugs, and finish material that is shipped across the United States.
  • Local and international travel to actively explore new products and innovations with successful implementation into the current system.
  • Collaborate with sales management and ownership to develop sales budgets and production plans that are achievable and profitable.

Education

BS - Biology, Chemistry minor

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05-2000

Skills

  • Conversational Spanish
  • Skillful at all levels of plant production from sales to planning and purchasing to propagation/germination and growing
  • Proficient in facility design, maintenance, and construction including mechanical equipment, electrical, and plumbing
  • Vast experience with operation of control systems for water treatment, irrigation, and environmental systems
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills at all company levels

Timeline

VP of Cultivation Technologies

Urban-gro
01.2017 - Current

Production Manager

Altman Plants
03.2015 - 09.2017

Master Grower

Today's Healthcare LLC
06.2014 - 02.2015

Production Manager/Head Grower

Botany Lane Greenhouse
06.2008 - 06.2014

BS - Biology, Chemistry minor

University of Iowa

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