Jesus Villafuerte
Aromas,CA
Summary
Accomplished agricultural professional and entrepreneurial leader with extensive experience in large-scale crop production and agribusiness management. Proven track record in overseeing high-yield crop operations, optimizing efficiency, and implementing sustainable farming practices. Demonstrated expertise as a Chief Executive and business owner, with a strong focus on strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Adept at driving growth, improving operational performance, and delivering results in both agricultural and business environments. Combines hands-on field experience with executive-level decision-making to achieve measurable outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Analyst of Operations
Del Monte / Mann Packing
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Develop the specifics of the planting schedule based on budget volume forecast from sales and historical/projected yield data.
- Custom growing contracts and field direct pound sourcing programs for both local and regional sourcing.
- Collaborate as directed on variety, spacing, populations and locations in planting schedule.
- Collect and enter grower’s planting information.
- Verify acreage, crop viability and growth using standardized metrics.
- Maintain and broaden grower relationships under to ensure future acreage capacity to facilitate company growth and profitability.
- Develop a plan to react to changes in LE volumes while maintaining contract assumptions.
- Develop Agronomically sound plan to adopt automated harvesting and associated cost reductions.
- Update and maintain actual seasonal planting schedules on a regular basis.
- Interface with field ops staff & directors in a collaborative manner to discuss cross or intra departmental topics or crop issues with shared beneficial resolution results as the end goal.
- Discussion may lead to processes improvements and intra-departmental solutions to shared issues, such as growing recommendations for seasonal crops rotations.
- Communicate with plant operations and QA stakeholders on quality feedback for growers.
- Review field yield assumptions vs current performance and inform field department of variance.
- Inspected fields for growth performance and quality issues.
Chief Executive Officer
Strong Village Trucking, Inc.
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to drive company growth and market positioning.
- Fostered a culture of innovation through cross-departmental collaboration and open communication.
- Streamlined operational processes, enhancing efficiency across various business units.
- Led corporate governance efforts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Directed financial planning and budgeting processes to align resources with organizational goals.
Harvest Supervisor
Gonzales Brothers, Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Supervised daily harvest operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated schedules and assigned tasks to optimize team productivity during peak harvest seasons.
- Conducted regular audits to assess operational performance, identifying areas for improvement in workflows.
- Conducted regular quality assessments of harvested crops, ensuring adherence to strict industry standards and regulations.
- Streamlined payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive food safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Field Support Technician
Nutrien Ag Solutions
03.2017 - 09.2021
- Setup and calibrate irrigation equipment in order to achieve proper distribution of water and material.
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment issues to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Provided on-site technical support for agricultural equipment, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
- Started and supervised soil fumigation applications.
- Followed federal, state and local county regulations.
- Applied custom pesticide and fertilizer solutions through ground or irrigation applications.
- Irrigation knowledge
Field Scout
Nutrien Ag Solutions
03.2017 - 09.2021
- Scouting orchards, vineyards, and various row crops for identification of key pest, weeds, and diseases.
- Collecting and organizing field scouting records.
- Assisting in collection of water, plant and soil samples for nutritional, disease, and bacterial testing.
- Communicating with fellow farm owners in regards to findings and possible solutions
- Assisted in plotting and collecting data from research trials.
- Utilized precision agriculture tools to enhance data collection and analysis accuracy.
- Conducted field assessments to identify crop health and pest issues.
- Working alongside licensed Pest Control Advisors & Certified Crop Consultants
- Supervised the Sampling and Trapping Department
- Collaborated with agronomists to develop tailored crop management recommendations.
- Soil and plant nutritional product knowledge
- Plant protection product knowledge
Field Technician
Norcal Harvesting LLC.
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Setting up Irrigation systems
- Tractor work
- General construction
- Pesticide applications
Truck Driver and Loader
Norcal Harvesting LLC.
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Loaded and unloaded produce in the field
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Submitted all delivery documentation in a timely manner.
- Inspected cargo for count accuracy.
- Completed basic maintenance such as minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture and Crop Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA12.2021
Associate of Science - Plant Science
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA06.2019
High School Diploma -
Pacific Coast Charter School
Watsonville, CA06.2015
Skills
- Problem Solving - Excellent
- Relationship Building - Excellent
- Computer Proficiency - Excellent
- Time Management - Excellent
- Leadership - Excellent
- Microsoft Office - Excellent
- Decision Making - Excellent
- Attention to Detail - Excellent
- Performance monitoring
- Data analysis
Certification
- 2018-08 - Qualified Applicators License
- 2021-07 - Pest Control Adviser License
Languages
English - Excellent
Spanish - Excellent
Timeline
Senior Analyst of Operations
Del Monte / Mann Packing
04.2023 - 07.2025
Harvest Supervisor
Gonzales Brothers, Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2023
Chief Executive Officer
Strong Village Trucking, Inc.
04.2021 - 01.2025
Field Support Technician
Nutrien Ag Solutions
03.2017 - 09.2021
Field Scout
Nutrien Ag Solutions
03.2017 - 09.2021
Field Technician
Norcal Harvesting LLC.
01.2015 - 11.2016
Truck Driver and Loader
Norcal Harvesting LLC.
01.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture and Crop Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Associate of Science - Plant Science
Hartnell College
High School Diploma -
Pacific Coast Charter School
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