Alex Cowen
Warren,MA
Summary
Professional cultivator with strong expertise in cannabis cultivation, soil management, and pest control. Proven track record in optimizing crop yields and ensuring high-quality product through effective team collaboration and adaptive strategies. Reliable and flexible, excelling in dynamic environments and committed to achieving exceptional results. Skilled in resource management, growth cycle monitoring, and implementing sustainable practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Cultivation Manager
4 Front Ventures
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented pest management strategies.
- Established quality control standards for harvested crops, ensuring consistent product quality.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the cultivation facility, leading to increased overall operational efficiency.
- Managed a team of cultivators, providing ongoing training and support to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
- Ensured compliance with local and federal regulations by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and requirements.
- Managed 10 employees covering 5,000 sqft of canopy.
Plant Health/ IPM Supervisor
Trulieve
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Train and supervise cultivation and IPM employees
- Supervised a team of 20 people for flower/veg and a team of 5 for IPM
- Started with 67,000 sqft of canopy and downsized to 20,000 sqft before the company left the state.
- Uphold corporate policies and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Procurement of supplies for Cultivation and Post Harvest departments
- Maintain records and receipts for procurement processes
- Take part in weekly/monthly meetings to discuss progress and direction of both departments
- Build and maintain a positive working environment
Clone Tech
Mayflower Medicinals
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments. averaging 2000 production cuts a week, averaging a 90%-100% rooting success rate
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Grower
Private Medical Cannabis Farm
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Developed effective pruning strategies, leading to healthier plants with increased bud sites and yields.
- Utilizing 99 plants in 400gal smart pots. Averaging 5-6lbs per plant
- Enhanced crop yield by utilizing advanced growing practices and maintaining optimal soil conditions.
- Utilized integrated pest management strategies that minimized pesticide use while ensuring optimal crop protection from pests and diseases.
- Maximized water conservation, checking irrigation lines and manifolds daily to insure optimum performance.
Assistant Grower
Private Medical Cannabis Farm
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Provided support during planting, transplanting, pruning, and harvesting activities to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Increased overall crop quality by closely monitoring plant development stages and making necessary adjustments.
- Improved overall crop health by conducting regular soil tests and amending nutrients accordingly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monty Tech
Westminster, MA05.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Metrc
- SAP Fior
- Grow Link
- 5-S
- Viridian
- Organic farming
- Integrated pest management
- Climate adaptation
- Employee training
- Observation/Attention to detail
- Ability to use tools efficiently and safely
- Problem solving
- Record keeping
- Crop management
- Irrigation operation
Unique Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SAP Fiori
- Grow Link
- Communication
- Reliability
- Dedication
- 5-S
- Veridian
- Organization
- Observation/Attention to detail
- Ability to use tools efficiently and safely
- Teaching
- Problem solving
- Insect Identification
- Research
- Record keeping
- Motivation
Years Of Experience
5 years of outdoor Cannabis cultivation
6 years of indoor Cannabis cultivation
Timeline
Assistant Cultivation Manager
4 Front Ventures
07.2024 - Current
Plant Health/ IPM Supervisor
Trulieve
04.2021 - 07.2023
Clone Tech
Mayflower Medicinals
08.2018 - 02.2021
Grower
Private Medical Cannabis Farm
03.2015 - 03.2018
Assistant Grower
Private Medical Cannabis Farm
09.2013 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Monty Tech
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