Hector Santiago
Watsonville
Summary
Detail-focused manager with strong leadership in operations. Experienced in environmental monitoring and pest management, driving optimal plant growth and staff performance to achieve significant yield improvements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultivation Manager
Gold Coast Gardens
Watsonville
10.2018 - Current
- Oversaw nutrient management programs to enhance plant growth and yield.
- Monitored environmental conditions in greenhouses or fields such as temperature, humidity, light exposure, irrigation systems.
- Identified pests, diseases, weeds, and other issues that may affect crop yield.
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
- Trained and oversaw staff on best practices for cultivation and harvesting processes.
Warehouse Manager
Americal Floral
Watsonville
03.2002 - 09.2017
- Managed daily warehouse operations for high-volume floral distribution.
- Supervised staff to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated inventory management using automated tracking systems.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
Skills
- Nutrient management
- Environmental monitoring
- Forklift Operator
- Harvest planning
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Supply chain coordination
- Managing operations
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Elementary
Timeline
Cultivation Manager
Gold Coast Gardens
10.2018 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Americal Floral
03.2002 - 09.2017