Brian Villegas
Zamora
Summary
Experienced professional in agricultural management, specializing in vineyard and orchard operations. Strong skills in equipment management and workforce delegation contribute to maximizing productivity and achieving operational goals. Committed to maintaining high standards and optimizing resource utilization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Matchbook Wine Co / JK Vineyards
Zamora
04.2007 - Current
- Oversaw development of vineyards and olive orchards.
- Managed daily operations to ensure work was completed efficiently, with consistent quality and conformance.
- Planned weekly job tasks and led weekly supervisor meetings to delegate work to staff, setting priorities, and goals.
- Inspected fields regularly to ensure cultural practices are completed in a timely manner.
- Supervised the fabrication, installation, and testing of farming and irrigation equipment.
- Managed shop mechanics including diagnose of equipment and researched parts availability in order to complete repairs efficiently.
- Met periodically with owners to ensure that their business priorities were carried out.
Mechanic
R.H. Phillips Vineyards
Esparto
10.2003 - 04.2007
- Performed routine maintenance on various farming equipment.
- Managed inventory of parts and supplies for timely availability during repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance services, such as oil changes and tune-ups.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles, farming equipment, and specialized tools.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
Education
Diesel Technology Certificate - Diesel Mechanic
Stanadyne Vocational
San Francisco, CA05-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical
Yuba College
Marysville, CA06-1994
Skills
- Vineyard and orchard development and management
- Workforce management
- Irrigation system management
- Equipment management
- Quality control
- Operational planning
- Equipment parts procurement
- Work prioritization
Timeline
Manager
Matchbook Wine Co / JK Vineyards
04.2007 - Current
Mechanic
R.H. Phillips Vineyards
10.2003 - 04.2007
Diesel Technology Certificate - Diesel Mechanic
Stanadyne Vocational
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical
Yuba College