Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Roles
University Academic Awards
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Benjamin Foster

Sweaburg,Ontario

Summary

Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various highly competitive settings. Skilled in management, manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Health and Saftey Representitive

Fast Leaf
Woodstock, ON
09.2024 - Current
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of grow rooms, production areas, and workspaces to identify hazards and ensure compliance with provincial and federal health and safety regulations.
  • Worked closely with management to implement safety initiatives, improving overall workplace safety culture, and minimizing safety-related incidents.
  • Acted as a liaison between employees and upper management to address safety concerns, contributing to a more proactive and open safety communication system.

Project Lead

Fast Leaf
Woodstock, ON
05.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw the full 2-month cultivation cycles of 25 individual 1,000 sq. ft. grow rooms on a rotating schedule, ensuring optimal performance through weekly calibration and maintenance of sensors, lighting systems, irrigation, HVAC, air filtration, and environmental controls.
  • Successfully led five new grow room buildouts over a two-month span, managing project timelines and coordinating HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors to ensure deadlines and budget targets were met.
  • Supervised a harvest team of six employees twice weekly, overseeing room turnover operations with a focus on maximizing efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring SOP compliance.

Internship

GIVR Packaging
Palm Bay, FL
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Shadowing the Founder/CEO closely, managing a broad array of tasks across various business areas, such as production, promotion, sales, and participating in daily meetings.
  • Participated in decision-making processes concerning both current operations and future growth prospects of the company.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to understand their evolving needs and preferences.

Coach/Operator

Spartan Academy
Waterloo, ON
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for the development of male and female athletes through training and instructing lacrosse skills/drills.
  • Organized and ran camps for athletes of various ages.
  • Provided education to athletes and families regarding nutrition and recruiting.

Data Analyst Intern

Oxford County Water Treatment
Ingersoll, ON
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • In charge of collection, recording and reporting in-field data.
  • Communicated with community members, fellow staff, and supervisors in person and through email.
  • Organized data through various computer programs.
  • Prepared regular reports and presentations to communicate findings and insights derived from the collected data.
  • Identify any issues in data collected.

Education

MBA - In Progress

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Bachelor of Business Administration and Management -

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.2023

Private Boarding School For All Boys -

The Kiski School
Saltsburg, PA
05.2019

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • Self-Motivated
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Dependable
  • Time Management
  • Fast Learner
  • Open Mindset
  • Attention to Detail
  • Work Ethic
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Retention
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Project Management
  • Project Libre
  • ISO 9000

Leadership Roles

  • Lacrosse Captain, Florida Institute of Technology, 2024
  • SAAC Mentorship Program Mentor, 2024
  • Lacrosse Captain, University Of Indianapolis, 2022-2023
  • Class Captain, The Kiski School, 2019
  • Prefect (Head of Dorm), The Kiski School, 2019
  • Head Tour Guide, The Kiski School, 2019

University Academic Awards

  • USILA Academic All American, 2023
  • All Academic Great Lakes Valley Conference, 2021-2023
  • University of Indianapolis Honor Roll, 2021-2023
  • The Kiski School Deans List, 2017-2019

Timeline

Health and Saftey Representitive

Fast Leaf
09.2024 - Current

Project Lead

Fast Leaf
05.2024 - Current

Internship

GIVR Packaging
10.2023 - 05.2024

Coach/Operator

Spartan Academy
06.2021 - 08.2022

Data Analyst Intern

Oxford County Water Treatment
06.2019 - 08.2022

MBA - In Progress

Florida Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Business Administration and Management -

University of Indianapolis

Private Boarding School For All Boys -

The Kiski School

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