Nicholas Palko
Delta,BC
Summary
Mature and Professional individual with a strong background in horticulture, customer service, retail and supply chain management coupled with foundational knowledge of law enforcement and security. Avid outdoor and cultivation enthusiast who feels privileged to enjoy the natural beauty of British Columbia and seeks opportunities to help promote people connecting with nature and strengthening communities by contributing to the health and wellness of community members.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Control Person
Universal Traffic Control
07.2023 - Current
Private Gardener and Horticultural Consultant
Self Employed
05.2018 - Current
Post Harvest Specialist
Pure Sunfarms
09.2021 - 10.2022
Retail Consultant
Ministry of Finance – BCLDB
Banff
06.2021 - 09.2021
Cultivation Associate
Rubicon Organics
11.2020 - 05.2021
Groundsperson
Bartlett Tree Experts
03.2020 - 11.2020
Propagation Section Grower/Lead Hand
Canopy Growth Corporation
02.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
Arc’teryx
10.2017 - 02.2019
Inventory Lead
Lululemon
11.2014 - 09.2017
Property Manager
Ministry of Finance – BCLDB
Banff
09.2006 - 04.2014
Supervisor
Cyber Web Internet Cafe
06.2006 - 08.2010
Education
Horticulture Training Program - ITA Trade Horticulturalist Level 2 -
University of British Columbia
Diploma in Police Foundations -
Niagara College
Skills
- Ability to identify plants, plant pests and the ideal growth conditions for plants as well as calculate growth rates
- Proven capability in constructing and maintaining gardens and other landscape environments
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Skilled in Non violent crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Recognized team player who prioritizes shared goals and works collectively to complete tasks and overcome challenges
- Proven ability to form and sustain effective working relationships
- Physically fit and able to perform manual labour easily and efficiently
- Accustomed to working under pressure and organizing own workload
- Passionate about health and safety and dedicated to the goal of improving the work environment and culture and decreasing the number of workplace injuries
- Experienced in managing teams of up to 200 people
- Thorough understanding of supply chain management and consumer experience, including planning, information gathering, sourcing of product, production, sales and returns
- Proficient at developing, following, and adjusting schedules and managing a busy and varied workload
- Demonstrated ability to comply with standards and procedures whilst maintaining excellence in quality
- Competency in drafting and developing Standard Operating Procedures
- Dedicated to furthering my knowledge and skills and enhancing professional development in myself and others
- Efficient in Excel, Word and Microsoft office
- Class 5 Driving License
Languages
English
Timeline
Traffic Control Person
Universal Traffic Control
07.2023 - Current
Post Harvest Specialist
Pure Sunfarms
09.2021 - 10.2022
Retail Consultant
Ministry of Finance – BCLDB
06.2021 - 09.2021
Cultivation Associate
Rubicon Organics
11.2020 - 05.2021
Groundsperson
Bartlett Tree Experts
03.2020 - 11.2020
Propagation Section Grower/Lead Hand
Canopy Growth Corporation
02.2019 - 03.2020
Private Gardener and Horticultural Consultant
Self Employed
05.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
Arc’teryx
10.2017 - 02.2019
Inventory Lead
Lululemon
11.2014 - 09.2017
Property Manager
Ministry of Finance – BCLDB
09.2006 - 04.2014
Supervisor
Cyber Web Internet Cafe
06.2006 - 08.2010
Horticulture Training Program - ITA Trade Horticulturalist Level 2 -
University of British Columbia
Diploma in Police Foundations -
Niagara College