Kody Shanks
Alameda
Summary
Dynamic Nursery Manager at 710 Labs with a proven track record in optimizing operations and enhancing team performance. Skilled in KPI data analysis and staff development, I successfully led teams to achieve production targets while fostering a culture of accountability. My strong communication and decision-making abilities drive continuous improvement in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursery Manager
710 Labs
06.2024 - Current
- Lead and oversee two nursery teams and a genetic librarian, ensuring daily operations run efficiently while meeting production targets and quality standards.
- Oversee scheduling and labor planning to balance workload, maximize productivity, and support team development.
- Manage all nursery operations, including propagating, transplanting, veg and mother care, and pheno hunting.
- Conduct monthly compliance Metrc audits and ensure all inventories align.
- Track and analyze nursery KPIs, such as clone success rates, transplant timelines, and labor efficiency, to support data-driven decision making.
- Train, mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
Cultivation Manager
710 Labs
07.2020 - 06.2024
- Oversaw 22 flower rooms and managed day-to-day cultivation operations to ensure consistent canopy health, yield, and quality.
- Delegated all major workflow tasks, including populating flower rooms, prunes, defans, trellising, and training
- Monitored IPM protocols, following established schedules and consistently scouting for pest and pathogen pressure to ensure early detection and prevention.
- Managed fertigation schedules, adjusting irrigation strategies based on plant stage and environmental data.
- Trained and developed cultivation roles, improving consistency, communication, and team execution across two phases.
- Oversaw pheno hunting cycles, evaluating plant performance, selecting keeper phenos, and collaborating with nursery to integrate new genetics into the library.
- Maintained strict compliance and quality standards, ensuring SOP adherence, accurate documentation, regulatory audits.
Cultivation Technician
710 Labs
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Pruned and defanned plants to maintain canopy structure, airflow, and optimal light penetration.
- Applied pesticides and conducted beneficial release as part of the facility's IPM program.
- Assisted with trellising, plant training, and general crop maintenance to support healthy growth throughout each harvest.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of flower rooms, equipment, and workspace to ensure compliance and prevent contamination.
Dispensary Manager
First Hemp Bank
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Oversaw daily dispensary operations, including managing a retail team, scheduling, and product inventory.
- Managed cash handling, maintaining accuracy, compliance, and loss prevention protocols.
- Managed inventory and product sales, including receiving, stocking, and maintaining compliance to state regulation.
- Trained and developed staff, ensuring product knowledge, customer service, and adhere to SOPs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High
Brentwood, CASkills
- Data and Systems: Google Sheets, Dynamics 365, and KPI data analysis
- Decision making and problem solving in high volume, fast paced environments
- Staff development, coaching, and performance management
- Strong communication with teams, leadership, and cross-functional departments
- Schedule operations across multiple teams to optimize productivity
- Applies attentive listening to mediate issues, ensuring productive and positive workplace
Timeline
Nursery Manager
710 Labs
06.2024 - Current
Cultivation Manager
710 Labs
07.2020 - 06.2024
Cultivation Technician
710 Labs
04.2018 - 07.2020
Dispensary Manager
First Hemp Bank
07.2015 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Heritage High