Wade H. Stinson
League City
Summary
Results-driven professional, passionate about sustainable food systems, from farm to table. Hands-on experience in vegetable and microgreens production through farming internships, paired with USDA GAP/Organic compliance, and knowledge of regenerative growing practices. Holding an MBA in Operations & Supply Chain Management and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, I bring proven expertise in logistics, inventory optimization, waste reduction, and process improvement—skills I now apply to enhance yield, traceability, sustainability, and profitability in agriculture. Seeking farm management, production oversight, or quality assurance roles where I can blend field insight with strategic operations leadership to build resilient food systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager in Training
Katoen Natie
Baytown
09.2025 - Current
- Train and manage 6-member team to pick and pack shipments that meet customer specifications and company standards
- Manage international inbound air and sea freight receipts, verifying shipments against purchase orders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely inventory updates
- Implemented 5S to organize workplace equipment and files, uphold cleaning standards, and maintain security
Infantryman
Virginia Army National Guard
Bedford
05.2020 - 10.2025
Business Strategy and Production Intern
Coachella Urban Farms
Thermal
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Organized farm planning and goal-setting initiatives using the Balanced Scorecard framework, resulting in optimized productivity and streamlined operations.
- Performed capital budgeting analysis to support 2025 production capacity expansion, evaluating investment options and forecasting financial impacts.
- Developed a comprehensive food safety plan incorporating OSHA requirements for USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) auditing compliance.
- Served as Microgreens Production Assistant Manager, overseeing watering, climate control, harvesting, seeding, and food safety protocols to ensure high-quality output and regulatory adherence.
Vegetable Production Apprentice
Dickinson College Farm
Boiling Springs
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Served as Greenhouse Assistant Manager, overseeing transplant watering, drip and overhead irrigation systems, germination processes, pest management, and climate control to foster healthy plant growth and enhance operational efficiency.
- Co-managed inventory operations using ERP (Farm Data Application), encompassing organization, sanitization, and packing of more than 70 vegetable varieties in warehouse facilities, while maintaining strict adherence to USDA Organic food safety guidelines.
- Led and trained teams of up to five team members utilizing Lean principles to streamline harvests and daily farm tasks, boosting overall productivity and workflow optimization.
- Maintained overhead guns and drip irrigation systems for field crops, guaranteeing reliable water distribution and contributing to maximized crop yields.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2022
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Leadership and teamwork
- Process improvement strategies
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Financial and data analysis
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Operations management expertise
- Organizational skills
- Inventory management
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
The Council For Six Sigma Certification
The Council For Six Sigma Certification
Timeline
Manager in Training
Katoen Natie
09.2025 - Current
Business Strategy and Production Intern
Coachella Urban Farms
05.2024 - 08.2024
Vegetable Production Apprentice
Dickinson College Farm
05.2023 - 11.2023
Infantryman
Virginia Army National Guard
05.2020 - 10.2025
Master of Business Administration -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Liberty University