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[-] Connect growers with a processor that fits their business needs, handle contracts/negotiations and improve grower returns[-] Keep up to date with industry trends, market pricing, and advocating for the industry

[-] Serving as a liaison between the winery and the grower- work directly with our growers, develop farm plans, frequently scout vineyards, document field observations, recommend pruning/training/cultural practices, implement viticultural management practices and irrigation strategies to improve wine quality, ensure grapes met our quality standards. [-] Management of grape supply activities- procure/broker available grapes, source new growers, perform site assessments, negotiate contracts… Show more [-] Serving as a liaison between the winery and the grower- work directly with our growers, develop farm plans, frequently scout vineyards, document field observations, recommend pruning/training/cultural practices, implement viticultural management practices and irrigation strategies to improve wine quality, ensure grapes met our quality standards. [-] Management of grape supply activities- procure/broker available grapes, source new growers, perform site assessments, negotiate contracts, estimate crop sizes, program assignments, and supply planning.[-] Market knowledge- Understand and maintain accurate and timely estimates of short and long-term grape pricing, future supply (forecasted tons, varietal availability, pullouts, plantings), and grape market intel. Show less

[-] Quality Management Program- Managed quality program for CBD sparkling beverages; oversaw internal and external audits of the sites food safety management system plan to comply with SQF, FDA, CDPH, cGMP, and HACCP for canned beverage operations. [-] Lot Release- Setup the quality management in ERP system; reviewed batch paperwork, internal and 3rd party lab analyses, and performed lot releases of all incoming raw ingredients and approved finished product.[-] Lab Management- • Created… Show more [-] Quality Management Program- Managed quality program for CBD sparkling beverages; oversaw internal and external audits of the sites food safety management system plan to comply with SQF, FDA, CDPH, cGMP, and HACCP for canned beverage operations. [-] Lot Release- Setup the quality management in ERP system; reviewed batch paperwork, internal and 3rd party lab analyses, and performed lot releases of all incoming raw ingredients and approved finished product.[-] Lab Management- • Created department budget and cost analysis of processes within the labs; responsible for the initial setup (ordering supplies, equipment setup/calibrations, SOP creation, etc) and day-to-day management of the QA/QC laboratory and its staff- micro and analytical. Show less

[-] Quality Management Program- Managed quality program for organic, indoor grown, Romaine lettuce facility and RTE processing startup; [-] Process creation and improvement- Created and managed the food safety program, organic certification, and quality assurance program; Developed quality standards and shelf-life parameters; Created department budget, expense reports, consumables/inventory consumption and various cost reduction processes; Improved equipment design and efficiency.

[-] Updated Food Safety to current regulations and laws for row crop farming operations and tomato packinghouse. [-] Decreased cost and increased profits by rebuilding and entire food safety manual and program to make it more efficient

[-] Gained experience by rotating departmental- propagation, growing, IPM, grafting production, and research.[-] Assisted in research, testing, and recording data for experiments inside and outside of nursery; Evaluated new crop potential, ready dates, and crop estimates; Identified pests/pathogens, prepared and submitted pesticide application to CalAgPermits.