Suzanne Nyack
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated Cultivation Specialist with a proven track record at Sunburn Cannabis, adept in plant cultivation expertise and exceptional organizational skills. Spearheaded quality improvements and optimized plant health, significantly enhancing crop outcomes. Excelled in fostering team communication and advancing cultivation techniques, demonstrating a strong commitment to agricultural innovation and efficiency. 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cultivation Specialist
Sunburn Cannabis
12.2022 - Current
- Improved facility cleanliness and safety standards by following strict sanitation procedures during all stages of cultivation.
- Optimized plant health by diagnosing and treating diseases, pests, and other issues in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated strong commitment towards ongoing learning/education initiatives focused primarily around staying abreast latest trends/best practices emerging across broader agricultural industry landscape over time.
- Contributed to successful crop rotations by assisting in the planning and execution of planting schedules.
- Enhanced plant growth by implementing effective cultivation techniques and monitoring environmental factors.
- Maintained open lines communication amongst staff members at all times thereby helping foster positive working environment conducive towards achieving shared goals/objectives outlined within company''s overall strategic visionplan.
- Provided training for new hires on best practices in cultivation techniques and workplace safety protocols.
Nursery Manager
Jack's Tropical Gardens, Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored watering times, soil conditions and plant positions and made informed adjustments in response to weather conditions.
- Oversaw growth, planting and maintenance of retail nursery and display gardens.
- Hired and trained permanent and temporary nursery staff and adjusted levels to account for peak seasons and off-seasons.
- Inspected nursery and equipment for signs of disrepair and coordinated repairs and replacements.
- Assigned team work schedules, delegated commensurate with staff member skills and monitored and evaluated performance.
- Managed daily operations of the nursery, maintaining cleanliness, organization, and compliance with state regulations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Directed work of 12-member team of nursery staff and greenhouse growers managing need of more than 10,000 plants.
Cultivation Lead
Curaleaf
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked closely with Quality Control team members to ensure all harvested products met stringent quality standards before distribution into marketplaces.
- Assisted in the harvesting process, ensuring high-quality products were collected carefully and efficiently.
- Provided regular reports on crop progress, highlighting areas of success as well as potential concerns requiring attention or adjustments in strategy.
- Optimized irrigation systems for enhanced water conservation and reduced operational costs.
- Monitored environmental conditions closely, adjusting temperature, humidity, and lighting as needed for optimal plant health.
- Conducted regular inspections of crops to identify potential issues early on, allowing for timely intervention and preventative measures.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with industry trends and advancements in cultivation methods.
- Led team of 20 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Used BioTrack to record and document information regarding pesticide use, yields and costs.
- Wrote and improved SOPs to maintain consistency across shifts and work areas.
- Ran 18,000 square feet of different climate-controlled areas with over 6,000 Mother plants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06.2018
Associate of Science - Business Management
Valencia College
Orlando, FL06.2016
Skills
- Plant Cultivation Expertise
- Post-Harvest Handling
- Harvesting methods
- Integrated Pest Management
- Pruning Techniques
- Attention to Detail
- Irrigation techniques
- Plant Disease Identification
- Plant breeding
- Greenhouse Operations
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Certified in Dispensary Management, Learn Sativa University - 2018
Timeline
Cultivation Specialist
Sunburn Cannabis
12.2022 - Current
Nursery Manager
Jack's Tropical Gardens, Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2022
Cultivation Lead
Curaleaf
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Business Management
Valencia College
- Certified in Dispensary Management, Learn Sativa University - 2018
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