Tony Wu
Alhambra,CA
Summary
Accomplished Cultivation Manager with over 10 years of experience, including a pivotal role at Foothill Dispensary, where I spearheaded cultivation strategies that significantly improved crop yields and efficiency. Expert in equipment maintenance and operations monitoring, I excel in management and under pressure, consistently enhancing quality control and production outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultivation Specialist
Zeus Management/Pound Cake Farm
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in the planning of irrigation systems and fertigation schedules.
- Supervised planting, thinning, supercrop, harvesting, pruning, and trellising.
- Trained personnel on proper agricultural techniques used in crop production processes.
- Investigated problems that arise during any stage of cultivation process.
- Monitored and evaluated pest infestations, diseases, weeds, and nutrient deficiencies.
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment to apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections on equipment, production systems, and cultivation processes.
- Managed crop production operations, including planting, irrigation, and harvesting.
Nursery and Clone Lead
STIIIZY
Los Angeles, CA
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Help start up one of Stiiizy new facility with new mother plants
- Making sure all Mother plants are healthy and thriving and ready for cloning
- Responsible for cutting clones and have healthy clones ready for transplanting
- Vegging them out before flowing
- Some of my accomplishment was helping them understand why their clones was damping off, and having deficiency during cloning period
- Which in turn save on money and healthclone count went up
- Help increased daily cuts of clones from 500 to 800 per day per person
- Made work more efficient for everyone by teaching better technique on cutting clones
- Running irrigation lines
- Setting up drippers, putting up trellis for plants
- Plants maintenance as de leaf, lollipop and super cropping as needed it
- Making sure no powdery mildew or any harmful pest as aphids, root aphids, spider mites, etc.Help implementing new S.O.P
Lead Cultivator
Universal Studio Cannabis
Studio City, CA
02.2017 - 03.2021
- Conducted research studies on new strains and cultivars that could improve yields or reduce costs associated with crop production.
- Identified pests, diseases, weeds, and other issues that may affect crop yield.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all stages of the growing cycle from planting through harvesting.
- Created standard operating procedures for the entire cultivation process from seeding to harvesting.
- Maintained records of all planting activities, including seed varieties, fertilizers used, dates planted and harvested.
- Supervised staff on the proper implementation of cultivation techniques and methods.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout the entire cultivation process to ensure product quality standards are met.
- Established inventory management system for seeds, fertilizers and other supplies needed for crop production.
- Developed cultivation plans and strategies to meet production goals.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment used in the cultivation process such as tractors or irrigation systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient use of resources while meeting production objectives.
- Learning new technologies that could be used in the cultivation process such as hydroponics or aeroponics systems.
- Provided training for new employees related to cultivating plants according to company protocols.
- Evaluated existing processes and implemented changes when necessary to increase efficiency and reduce costs associated with crop production.
- Monitored environmental conditions in greenhouses or fields such as temperature, humidity, light exposure, irrigation systems.
Cultivation Manager
Foothill Dispensary
Foothill, CA
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed cultivation plans and strategies to meet production goals.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient use of resources while meeting production objectives.
- Organized data collection efforts for tracking growth rate and yield performance of crops grown indoor.
- Investigated new technologies that could be used in the cultivation process such as new lights and environmental instruments.
- Adhered to food safety guidelines established by regulatory agencies at all times during the cultivation process.
- Conducted research studies on new strains and cultivars that could improve yields or reduce costs associated with crop production.
- Identified pests, diseases, weeds, and other issues that may affect crop yield.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all stages of the growing cycle from planting through harvesting.
- Created standard operating procedures for the entire cultivation process from seeding to harvesting.
- Maintained records of all planting activities, including seed varieties, fertilizers used, dates planted and harvested.
- Supervised staff on the proper implementation of cultivation techniques and methods.
- Provided training for new employees related to cultivating plants according to company protocols.
- Monitored environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, light exposure, irrigation systems.
- Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout the entire cultivation process to ensure product quality standards are met.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business and Management -
Pasadena City College
Skills
- Cultivation Experience (10 years)
- Management (5 years)
- Quality Control
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment Maintenance
- Operations Monitoring
- Raw Materials Processing
- Distribution of Goods
- Performance Improvement
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Instrument Calibration
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Installation and Repair
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Equipment Calibration
- Attention to Detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cultivation Specialist
Zeus Management/Pound Cake Farm
04.2024 - 04.2025
Nursery and Clone Lead
STIIIZY
03.2022 - 02.2024
Lead Cultivator
Universal Studio Cannabis
02.2017 - 03.2021
Cultivation Manager
Foothill Dispensary
02.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor's degree in Business and Management -
Pasadena City College
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