Raul Zacarias
LOSANGELES
Summary
Results-driven Cultivation Specialist with expertise in plant propagation, nutrient management, and pest control to optimize growth and yield. Demonstrates strong problem-solving, time management, and adaptability to navigate complex cultivation environments. Focused on delivering consistent outcomes in dynamic settings.
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultivation Specialist
Blue moon collective
LOSANGELES
03.2023 - 06.2026
- Cultivated and maintained diverse plant strains, enhancing growth and health outcomes.
- Monitored environmental conditions, optimizing cultivation settings for plant development.
- Applied fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to enhance plant health.
- Conducted regular quality checks on plants to identify issues early.
- Developed strategies for managing pests organically through cultural practices such as crop rotation or trap cropping.
- Collaborated to implement sustainable growing practices, promoting eco-friendly greenhouse operations techniques.
- Documented growth data and observations for analysis and reporting purposes.
- Provided guidance to farm workers regarding proper application techniques for chemical inputs.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of crop production plans.
- Assisted in the planning of irrigation systems and fertigation schedules.
- Supervised planting, thinning, weeding, harvesting, pruning, trellising operations of crops.
- Trained personnel on proper agricultural techniques used in crop production processes.
- Experienced in all departments vegetation, flowering, and harvesting
Delivery Driver
Positive Foods Co
Los Angeles
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Delivered products to customers in a timely manner.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Provided excellent customer service during deliveries.
- Navigated routes efficiently using GPS technology.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and paperwork.
- Assisted in loading and unloading goods from the vehicle.
- Inspected vehicles for safety and maintenance needs.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Followed company policies for food safety and hygiene standards.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
Education
Certifications Ua 21 UA 22 UA 1 - Pipe Fitter/ Welder
Union Local 250
Gardena, CA 07.2008 - 07.2013
Century High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Plant strain management
- Crop production planning
- Organic pest management
- Environmental monitoring
- Hydroponics systems
- Irrigation systems
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organization & Productivity
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Team collaboration
- Customer service orientation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Cultivation Specialist
Blue moon collective
03.2023 - 06.2026
Delivery Driver
Positive Foods Co
02.2022 - 03.2024
Certifications Ua 21 UA 22 UA 1 - Pipe Fitter/ Welder
Union Local 250
07.2008 - 07.2013
Century High School