Travis Shawhan
Arcata,CA
Summary
Experienced farm manager with over 10 years in operational oversight and team management, ensuring safety and efficiency. Coupled with a background in construction using heavy equipment and working with power tools. Proven leadership and problem-solving skills applicable to maritime environments. Dedicated to working in challenging environments, with a keen ability to adapt, and learn new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Operations Manager
M&M River Ranch
Petrolia, California
01.2022 - 12.2025
- Oversaw farm logistics, including crop management, harvest schedules, inventory tracking, and equipment maintenance.
- Enforced strict safety protocols and ensured the farm adhered to regulatory standards, reducing incidents, and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Managed farm development projects, coordinating with teams to ensure tasks were completed on time and within budget.
- Addressed operational issues, from machinery breakdowns to supply shortages, by swiftly developing solutions to minimize downtime.
Operations Manager
Emerald Queen Farms
Willow Creek, California
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Assist in planning and constructing current infrastructure to comply with state and county regulations to meet owners' needs and production demands.
- Developed standard operating procedures to maximize crop output and help ensure a safe work environment.
- Facilitated employee training and ensured task completion in an efficient, safe manner.
- Handled supplies and equipment, ensuring everything was well-stocked and in working order. Also, conducted regular inspections to maintain operational readiness.
Construction Skilled Laborer
North Jetty Construction LLC
Eureka, California
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material movement.
- Assisted with laying out footings, foundations, framing, roofing, and drywall installation tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure job site safety protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding project progress updates.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL05-2012
Skills
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Inventory tracking
- Equipment maintenance
- Power tool operation
- Equipment operation
- Physical stamina in demanding environments
- Logistics planning
- Problem Solving
- Crop management
Life Experience
- Grew up on the water in Florida. Learned to read the ocean at a young age developing my skills as a lifelong surfer. I have also been operating boats since I was young when my mom would drop me off at the river in my skiff to fish.
- My father was a seasoned commercial longline Captain for 20 years who fished all over from the Grandbanks and Flemish Cap to the North Pacific. He finished his maritime career as a supply boat Captain in the Gulf of Mexico.
- I was raised in a hardworking family who instilled integrity, strong morals, and a lasting work ethic from a young age.
Certification
- Merchant Mariners Credentials
- T.W.I.C card
- Passport
- STCW basic safety training certified
References
Captain Edward Tucker
- Current company : ET at Sea LLC
- Relationship : Long time friend
- edwardtucker0402@me.com
- 321 431 0312
Spencer Propper
- Current company : Appollo
- Relationship : long time friend
- spencerpropper@gmail.com
- 321 591 8924
Mike Feldman
- Current Company : M&M River Ranch
- Relationship : Professional, current owner of my last place of employment
- mike@almatitan.com
- 914 325 4374
Timeline
Operations Manager
M&M River Ranch
01.2022 - 12.2025
Operations Manager
Emerald Queen Farms
01.2017 - 12.2021
Construction Skilled Laborer
North Jetty Construction LLC
06.2013 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College