Dominic Khan
Oakville,Canada
Summary
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cultivation Team Lead
BZAM
08.2020 - Current
- Ensure safety and compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies
- Adhere to and enforce SOPs for Good Production Practices (GPP) and GMP
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Provide regular training and guidance to associates for plant maintenance and crop care to teams of 15-20 people
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Hard-Goods & Plant Care Associate
Lakeside Garden Gallery
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Developed and managed the recreational cannabis growing section
- Conducted water sample analyses and managed inventory
- Assisted customers with selecting products such as fertilizers, pesticides, and soils
- Placed and managed orders for gardening materials and cannabis products
Cutting Room Employee
Champagne Poultry
06.2018 - 09.2018
- GMP-certified; responsible for sanitizing machinery and tools
- Weighed and labeled products accurately
- Contributed to weekly cleaning and maintenance tasks
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (Honors Program)
Trent University
Peterborough, ON04-2019
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Coaching and mentoring
- Performance improvement
- Trend tracking
- Workplace safety
- Problem-solving
- Team motivation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15-20 staff members.
- organized and lead two record breaking transplants of over 4,500 plants with accuracy and efficiency.
- Dedesign and implemented a new trellis installation machine to further improve the efficienceies of the department.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
- 4+ years of experience in large-scale greenhouse operations, with 3.5 years as a senior lead
- Strong knowledge of EQMS, SOPs, GMPs, and GPPs within the cannabis industry
- Skilled in training, supervision, and team development
- Trained in various management development tools such as effective communication and conflict resolution
Certification
- First Aid Certification, St. Johns
- Pesticide Grower Safety certification, Guelph University
Timeline
Senior Cultivation Team Lead
BZAM
08.2020 - Current
Cutting Room Employee
Champagne Poultry
06.2018 - 09.2018
Hard-Goods & Plant Care Associate
Lakeside Garden Gallery
04.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (Honors Program)
Trent University
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