Pursuing a career transition from Military to Vineyard Management. This summary is specifically tailored to Vineyard Management (owning and operating) but is open to any and all opportunities outside wine for your indulgence.Skills obtained:AS in Science(focused on Chemistry)TSI Clearance.Weapons/Intelligence/Security qualifications and experience.Firefighting/Damage Control qualifications and experience.Safety/OSHA/3M/Hazardous Material qualifications and experience.Aviation/Shipboard qualifications and experience.Strong computer skills and the ability to multi-task.Strong and proven work ethic.Strong leadership and decision making skills.Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.Willingness to do literally any and all functions required to operate the vineyard.Can provide and acquire proper tools for all jobs; make sure that workers use the necessary equipment; keep areas clean and orderly; comply with county, state and federal regulations.Can enforce company policy; ensure that every job or task is safe for the employees; supervise to make sure all work is carried out correctly; assist the workers and treat them with respect.Can work within assigned budgets.Can effectively communicate and work cooperatively with support staff."I love to work outdoors, understand hard work, and communicate well. I lead by example and work hard. I understand the importance of leadership and teamwork. I am willing to take on huge responsibilities, manage, learn, and utilize my resources to get the job done. I take pride in everything I do, including the smallest of tasks.”Skills currently in progress:BS in Biochemistry @ Old Dominion University.Spanish language (functional, becoming fluent).Skills not yet obtained:Pursuance of knowledge and application in:cultivation, thinning, pruning tying, suckering, canopy management, planting and replanting, irrigating and harvesting.Pursuance of knowledge, application and management of:Pest, fungicide and herbicide management. Irrigation, monitoring and making recommendations related to vineyard and fruit quality.Erosion control, trellis installation, irrigation installation, frost protection, vineyard installation, fence installation and R&M.Harvest equipment estimates both reasonable and accurate.Increasing and improving fruit and wine quality.Ensuring all necessary equipment is on site and in good operating condition prior to work.Finding and evaluating vineyards problems and make recommendations that provide effective, timely and economic solutions and deliver quality fruit.