PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE COO, Pacific Walnut Group, Chico, CA, 2014-PRESENT• Development of International Walnut Sales• Advanced knowledge of different walnut varieties• Provide efficient information and product knowledge to consumers• Direct customer relations and sales• Locate and meet with buyers and sellers, develop price-points, and manage overall logistics of the company• Compliance with all legalities related to international salesManager, Sacramento River Walnut Hulling, Chico, CA, 2013-2016• Manage the overall operations of the fast-paced and fastidious environment of a walnut huller (ensuring the moisture balance of millions of pounds of walnuts)• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct a diverse workforce and resources to maintain an efficient and well-prepared workplace• Supervise employees and equipment operation • Develop and implement training for new employees, training them on daily job duties and on the proper body mechanics, and use of equipment in a safe manner to prevent injury. • Provide regular audits on employees to ensure proper form and avert both long term and immediate injuries. • Assess equipment and sanitation of environment • Perform regular evaluations of equipment and ensure prompt repairs when necessaryAgriculture Pilot, Jones Flying Service, Biggs, CA, 2007-5 years/seasonal • Helicopter and Fixed-wing aircraft pilot• Agricultural spraying and seeding• Aerial application with knowledge in GPS systems• Possess skills necessary to be a successful agriculture pilotEquipment Operator, R&R Peacher AG construction, Chico, CA, 2003-2012• Operation of the necessary equipment required for a wide-range of duties including but not limited to: excavators, bulldozers, scrapers, rollers, backhoes, and paddle wheels. • Duties involved ditch digging, building of roads, tree and concrete removal, and land preparation/developmentExecute jobs in a timely manner and meet deadlines