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Innovated and developed the first infusions and extraction of mushrooms and herbs using maple syrups. Elderberry product developmentHemp and CBD processing and extraction with ethanol, lipids, ultrasonic and produced into value added productsCBD Product formulation and development Business development including vendor relations and supply chain.SOP.

VT Licensed hemp grower and nursery (2018-2021)Mushroom foraging, log culture, and greenhouse productionSOP creation for GAP's and seed to shelf systemPlant propagation from seed, graft, clone, cutting, and divisionHigh CBD outdoor and greenhouse Hemp growing and research of 15 varieties from clones and seedDevelop/build/operate drying systems for hemp.

Start-up Operations planning and implementation; Direct the manufacture of Vermont Cannabis products; Shuttle successfully to VT CCB License; Facility Design and 3d modeling; Implement tier 2 manufacturing operation; Develop all CGMP SOP's and systems; model P and l statements and revenue projections; Develop and manage Copack relationships; Build.

Product R & D; GC, HPLC Operation and Analysis of Terpenes and Cannabinoids; GC Maintenance and calibration; Terpene infusion research; SOP and Operations Manuals development; Infused Preroll Production Development, Launch, and Management;

Waitsfield, VT, US

Developed course curricula, activities, and Instruction of the following residential courses with over 100's of students: Root Cellar Design(weekend)Farm Design: Creating Working Buildings and Farmscapes(12 day)Greenhouse Design (weekend)

Roxboro, North Carolina, US

Develop, implement, and manage all aspects of farm start up on 125 acre Hemp research farmCreate seed to shelf tracking system cross functional team to Develop data tracking across 22 network farms.Implement drone analysis programs for plant and field health. Design, manage all infrastructure build out Lead Procurement and purchasing for Pre and post.

Provide strategic planning, design and technical services to farms, growers, and food producersDeveloped SOP's for Organic certification, HACCP, GMP, GAP andProvide state and federal compliance documents for Beverage and farm startups.Successful design/build/planning and project management for value-added processing facilitiesConsulting and business.

Wild Branch Micropack was a Food and Botanical Hub dedicated to supporting the missions of a local and regional food system. Specializing in Hot-fill bottling systems, dry-fill and weigh systems, and an herbal apothecary and lab offering unique niche in the food hub systems that are expanding across the Northeast and beyond. Organize teams for.

Plant Medicines Production; Machinery Repair; Facilities Construction; Operations Management; Farm Vision Consulting; Elderberry management; weigh and fill systems operations; label management.

Stone Masonry Project Foreman, Dry Laid and Mortar Applied Stone Masonry, Heavy Equipment Operation, Project Grade Layout, Project Estimating, Pond Construction and Design Consulting.

Permaculture design and consultingProject ManagementPlant Propagation of perennial, annual, and tree crops.Nursery management of 75 speciesDesign and Construction of stone installatons:Design and installation of edible and medicinal landscapes;Land and Forest management Land forming, quarrying, and general Earthwork/ExcavationInstallation of renewable.

<> Emergency Response, assessment, transport, and care <> Practiced High angle rescue, and off piste risk assessment and patrol<>Extensive Sterling Range/Mansfield Backcountry trail explorations<>Utilized intermountain communication systems <> Operational and customer risk management <>10 years training/practice as a VT and Wilderness EMT

Landscape Installation, Heavy Equipment Operation, Stone Masonry, Nursery Operations, IPM Methods, Plant Propagation, Customer Service

<> Facilitated team and community building with diverse groups and populations - corporate, college, and school. ages 6-60 on a 850 acre group residential retreat. <> Facilitated over 42 low and high ropes course elements in White Pine and Oak forests.<> Developed metaphorical facilitation geared toward diverse groups and ages.

<> Potted and transplanted 100+ varieties of fruit, berry, and nut plants. <> Maintained and created nursery displays.<> Provided customer assistance and technical advice. <> Built low tech rain catchment system.<> Irrigation and transplant, graft, root care system management.<> Maintained small fruit, nut, and berry orchards.

Certificate, Agricultural Business Planning And Management

Landscape Horticulture

Certificate, Permaculture Design

Experiential Education

Ecology, Outdoor Recreation