Experience

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  Ferguson’s orchardsferguson's

  May 2004 - Jan 2010

  Orchards manager / field-crew manager

  Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated the staff employed under the orchard. • Created and implemented standard operating procedures.• Lead implementation of cutting edge modern orchard practices, techniques, andequipment.• Maintained proper records and reporting of key data – i.e.; crop estimates, bud counts,and Integrated Pest Management data.• Oversaw the overall maintenance and care of all the various properties and allbuildings located on them. • Made decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement.• Managed a 20 man thinning, picking, and pruning crew • Oversaw advanced IPM scouting and analysis of result and planned action.• Oversaw and ensures proper irrigation and drainage work installation and operation.• Ensured proper maintenance and installation of trellis.• Oversaw maintenance, repair, and replacement of all apple bins.• Attended various annual conferences and tours - i.e.; Michigan Fruit Growers Conference• In-charge of designing plans, choosing locations, and building of construction projects• Helped maintain over 70,000 apple trees by spraying, thinning, pruning, picking,planting and mowing orchard properties.• Researched various ways to modernize/improve efficiency.• Oversaw maintenance and renovations of all buildings and surrounding grounds. Show less

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  Ashley furniture industries

  Dec 2009 - Jan 2010

  Forklift operator

  Received Furniture off the packing line and loading forklifts and pallet jacks. • Trained in forklift operations. • Trained in hazard waste spills. • Product properly placed in warehouse in designated locations in a timely manner.

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  United states marine corps

  Oct 2010 - now

  Scout sniper

  Certificate of commendation from USMC/USN on 2014-01-01 • Marine of the Quarter from USMC on 2013-12-01 • Good Conduct Medal from USMC on 2013-10-25 • Promotion to the rank of Corporal from USMC on 2013-10-01 • Certificate of Appreciation from USMC on 2012-06-01 • Meritorious Mast from USMC on 2012-04-27 • Marine of the Month from USMC on 2012-01-01 • Meritorious Mast from USMC on 2012-01-29 • Promotion to the rank of Lance Corporal from USMC on 2011-07-01for 3.5 years. • Lead a 5 man team on missions and through 2 deployments. • Mentored and maintained accountability of Marines within the platoon, providedpositive guidance for their personal and professional development. • Assessed training needs and evaluated training effectiveness of platoon. • Assisted in the development of innovative teaching techniques and conductedprofessional development seminars. • Supervised and trained personnel in small unit tactics, demolitions, marksmanship andadvanced close quarters battle movements, as well as long range communication and radioprocedures. • Maintained accountability of classified communications equipment and weapons valued inexcess of $500,000 with 100% accuracy. • Developed lesson plans and instructed military personnel in the installation and useof radio equipment • Conducted joint operations with foreign forces, displaying ability to effectivelycommunicate with diverse populations. • Reviewed military maps to choose navigable routes and terrain. • Delegated responsibility to junior Marines under my command to achieveobjectives. Show less

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  Ferguson’s orchards

  Aug 2014 - now

  Co-owner

  Currently help run 4 commercial orchards with 2 large scale retail agri-entertainment operations. Special projects include: planting, grafting, and orchards operations.