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Las Vegas, Nv, Us

San Diego, Ca

At Trellis Executive Search, we take pride in our distinguished track record, having successfully recruited and retained over 50 roles within food and agriculture technology, including 20+ high-caliber executive roles spanning 3 continents. Specializing in supercharging the growth of the next generation of agriculture and food technology enterprises, our verifiable proficiency includes executive recruitment, employee retention, organizational strategy development, and executive… Show more At Trellis Executive Search, we take pride in our distinguished track record, having successfully recruited and retained over 50 roles within food and agriculture technology, including 20+ high-caliber executive roles spanning 3 continents. Specializing in supercharging the growth of the next generation of agriculture and food technology enterprises, our verifiable proficiency includes executive recruitment, employee retention, organizational strategy development, and executive coaching.As pioneers in the industry, our services possess a notable portfolio underscored by verifiable achievements. We are unwaveringly dedicated to influencing the future of the food and agtech landscape by strategically placing visionary leaders poised to play pivotal roles in shaping the companies that will define the trajectory of tomorrow's food systems.Experience the distinctive approach of Trellis Executive Search – your strategic partner in recruiting leaders poised to cultivate the success of food and agtech enterprises. Explore the possibilities by visiting us at www.agtechsearch.com. Show less

San Francisco, California, United States

As Head of People at Full Harvest, I contributed to the development and execution of strategic initiatives that impacted organizational success. Responsibilities included defining recruitment targets and aligning organizational strategy with overall business goals.In talent acquisition, I managed the recruitment and retention of seven key hires for roles such as VP of Supply and Sales and Head of Marketing. I devised and implemented targeted culture strategies, resulting in an… Show more As Head of People at Full Harvest, I contributed to the development and execution of strategic initiatives that impacted organizational success. Responsibilities included defining recruitment targets and aligning organizational strategy with overall business goals.In talent acquisition, I managed the recruitment and retention of seven key hires for roles such as VP of Supply and Sales and Head of Marketing. I devised and implemented targeted culture strategies, resulting in an 11% increase in Company Engagement scores, reflecting efforts to sustain a cohesive workforce through organizational changes.Additionally, I served as an Executive Coach to several members of the Executive Team, including the CEO, providing insights to strengthen interpersonal relationships, collaboration, and communication across the organization. This coaching supported leadership effectiveness and contributed to improvements in engagement, retention, productivity, and team alignment with company objectives.Overall, my role at Full Harvest encompassed strategic oversight in recruitment, compliance management during workforce adjustments, and initiatives to enhance organizational culture. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

After joining Full Harvest as Head of Talent following their Series A funding round, I initiated a strategic effort to strengthen the organization’s human capital and foster a supportive workplace culture. This included recruiting 19 new hires for key roles, such as COO, VP of Sales, and Head of Engineering.In support of a strong organizational culture, I developed and implemented systems aimed at creating a positive work environment, improving internal communication, and monitoring… Show more After joining Full Harvest as Head of Talent following their Series A funding round, I initiated a strategic effort to strengthen the organization’s human capital and foster a supportive workplace culture. This included recruiting 19 new hires for key roles, such as COO, VP of Sales, and Head of Engineering.In support of a strong organizational culture, I developed and implemented systems aimed at creating a positive work environment, improving internal communication, and monitoring engagement. These efforts contributed to a significant outcome: reducing the year-over-year turnover rate to 0% in the first year of implementation.Overall, my role as Head of Talent at Full Harvest involved a structured approach to human resources, focused on attracting and retaining high-quality talent for sustainable, long-term growth. Show less

San Diego, Ca

We work with high-profile VC firms to assemble top talent in the AgTech space to fuel the rapid growth in this nascent market.

San Diego, California, United States

Collaborated with Fortune 500 enterprises, nationally recognized brands, and local businesses by creating innovative, strategic campaigns that foster genuine B2B connections between clients and independent sales representatives.Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 20+ Account Directors and Account Executives.

Van Nuys, Ca

Co-founded California's first urban cricket farm, dedicated to the production of sustainable cricket based protein substitutes.

New York, New York, United States

Founded and led a company utiliziing zinc titanium dioxide nano crystals to develop a photocatalytic anti-microbial technology. Raised ~$300k from angel investors, developed a travel diaper changing station coated with the technology. Ultimately the company was blocked from doing business by the EPA for not navigating proper channels of making anti-microbial claims for commercial use.

Executive Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership

Creating the conditions for team members’ empowerment and building a healthy culture continues to be a critical objective for companies.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies