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Katherine Bush

Winter Haven,FL

Summary

Experienced Integrated Pest Management (IPM) professional with over four years at Parallel, including leadership as Interim IPM Supervisor. Skilled in managing pest control programs, beneficial insect coordination, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong ability to lead teams, analyze data, and implement effective, sustainable pest management strategies. Committed to supporting cultivation goals through proactive plant monitoring and cross-department collaboration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IPM Lead/Licenced Spray Applicator

Parallel
09.2022 - Current
  • Interim IPM Supervisor: Lead and mentor IPM techs to ensure consistent, effective implementation of pest management strategies facility-wide.
  • Spray Program Management: Plan and execute all pesticide applications with a rolling 3-week schedule, ensuring efficacy and regulatory compliance.
  • Beneficial Insects: Oversee ordering and release of beneficial bugs; monitor impact and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Scouting Oversight: Review and log scouting reports; initiate corrective actions to maintain plant health and pest control.
  • Plant Monitoring: Perform daily room walks to scout for pests, mold, hermaphrodites, and overall plant health; document findings and recommend actions.
  • Pesticide Inventory: Manage inventory of all pesticides and IPM supplies to ensure availability and compliance.
  • Team Collaboration: Coordinate with cultivation, harvest, R&D, and compliance teams to align pest control with production goals.
  • Training & Onboarding: Train new IPM staff on pest ID, safety, protocols, and sustainable practices.
  • Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all IPM activities follow state regulations and SOPs; maintain detailed, up-to-date records.
  • Program Improvement: Stay current on IPM tools and regulations; implement updates based on research and team feedback.

IPM Technician

Parallel
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Pest Scouting: Perform regular plant inspections for pests, mold, and hermaphrodites; report findings to IPM leadership.
  • Spray Applications: Assist with organic and chemical spray prep and application, following safety protocols and ensuring proper dosage.
  • Beneficial Insects: Support release and monitoring of beneficial bugs for natural pest control; ensure proper distribution and effectiveness.
  • Plant Monitoring: Track plant health and flag early signs of pest or mold issues; provide timely feedback to the team.
  • Team Collaboration: Coordinate with cultivation to align pest control efforts with crop goals; share updates on pest and plant health conditions.
  • Sanitation & Maintenance: Help maintain clean grow rooms and sanitized tools to prevent pest outbreaks.
  • Product Knowledge: Stay updated on pest management trends, tools, and products in cannabis IPM; assist in implementing improvements.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Follow all safety standards and state regulations related to pesticide use and pest control methods.
  • Team Support: Assist IPM leads in executing strategies and resolving urgent pest issues; contribute to treatment planning and follow-through.

Garden Merchandiser

Gardenvision
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Garden Maintenance: Maintained a clean and organized garden center to support product visibility and customer experience.
  • Plant Quality Control: Removed infested, unhealthy, or damaged plants to uphold quality standards.
  • Plant Care: Provided routine watering, pruning, and maintenance to promote plant health.
  • Advertising Updates: Regularly updated promotional materials and advertisements to drive customer engagement.
  • Environmental Resilience: Performed duties in high-temperature conditions for extended periods.
  • Reporting: Completed daily reports with photos documenting completed tasks and inventory needs.

Call Representative

The Results Company
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • System Proficiency: Quickly mastered operating systems including Flanders and Salesforce to efficiently manage customer interactions.
  • High-Volume Support: Handled large call volumes, resolving billing, technical, and account update issues with professionalism.
  • Customer Relations: Maintained composure during difficult calls, confidently guiding upset customers toward solutions.

Customer Service Associate in Hardware

Lowes
04.2020 - 09.2020
  • Customer Support: Managed high customer volume, assisting with product location, detailed product knowledge, and insurance policy inquiries.
  • Inventory Management: Tracked and maintained department inventory to ensure accuracy and alignment with store needs.
  • Project Execution: Efficiently completed multiple projects including down stocking, cleaning, and customer tasks such as cutting glass, wire, keys, and re-keying locks.

Propagation Lead

Fluent Cannabis Care
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Cloning Oversight: Managed all cloning operations, ensuring consistent production of healthy, viable cuttings to meet cultivation demands.
  • Mother Plant Care: Maintained mother plant health through regular pruning, feeding, and pest prevention to ensure genetic stability and high clone quality.
  • Production Planning: Coordinated with cultivation leads to forecast propagation needs and maintain steady plant supply for production timelines.
  • Team Leadership: Supervised and trained a team of propagation techs in best practices for cloning, plant care, and cleanliness.
  • Monitoring & Data Tracking: Tracked clone success rates, plant health, and growth metrics; analyzed data to improve processes.
  • Record-Keeping & Compliance: Maintained accurate logs of clone batches, and production data using BioTrack, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Process Improvement: Researched and applied new propagation tools and techniques to boost efficiency and plant quality.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Worked closely with cultivation managers to sync propagation schedules with production and harvest timelines.

Education

Diploma -

Ponchatoula High School
05.2014

Skills

  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Leadership
  • Inventory Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Training & Development
  • Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Certification

  • Cannabis Training University, Master of Cannabis Program January 2019 to Present Cannabis Training University is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. The Master of Cannabis Program is an online training program that is designed for cannabis career and business focused students. It consists of 8 career courses, 42 hours of required content, and when completed, you will earn 10 cannabis industry certifications.
  • Pesticide Applicator’s License

Additional Information

  • References
  • Ron Hagle pervious supervisor at Fluent Cannabis Care +1 (407) 810-7765 (when I worked in the flower room)
  • Jamel McFarlin pervious supervisor at Fluent Cannabis Care +1 (813) 909-6889 (when I worked in the mother room)

Timeline

IPM Lead/Licenced Spray Applicator

Parallel
09.2022 - Current

IPM Technician

Parallel
08.2021 - 08.2022

Garden Merchandiser

Gardenvision
03.2021 - 08.2021

Call Representative

The Results Company
09.2020 - 03.2021

Customer Service Associate in Hardware

Lowes
04.2020 - 09.2020

Propagation Lead

Fluent Cannabis Care
03.2019 - 03.2020

Diploma -

Ponchatoula High School

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