Sarah Craver
Arcata
Summary
Highly productive professional in pest management with a knack for completing tasks efficiently and effectively. Skilled in identifying, assessing, and implementing targeted pest control solutions that ensure client satisfaction and safety. Possess specialized skills including chemical handling, pest identification, and environmentally safe application techniques. Excels at communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring successful project outcomes in diverse settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Integrated Pest Management Technician
Highline Nursery
Fortuna
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted customers by providing education about proper sanitation practices to reduce the likelihood of future infestations.
- Conducted thorough inspections of residential and commercial properties to identify signs of pests and potential entry points.
- Provided guidance on how to eliminate food sources that attract pests into the home or business environment.
- Created action plans/SOPs for every internal department to improve rapid response to pest presence.
- Mixed chemicals based on property and climate conditions to deliver optimal elimination and prevention efficiency.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay current with new pest control techniques and safety protocols.
- Recognized for consistent quality service and efficiency.
- Evaluated new products for use in Integrated Pest Management programs before recommending them for use by customers.
Assistant Site Manager
BFRL Farms
Willow Creek
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Oversaw several small teams of people doing various forms of labor on a 15k sq. ft. farm.
- Mapped out schedules for each team on-site for the entire growing season.
- Designed packing and labels for a variety of products.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable deals
- Maximized efficiency by providing immediate solutions for faulty irrigation, power outages, equipment failure, and unexpected shifts in weather.
- Coordinated expansion of farm operations with new crops, better equipment, and improved facilities to include demolition and renovation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aviano American High School
Aviano Air Force Base, Italy 06-2013
Skills
- Extreme attention to detail
- Kind yet assertive customer service
- SOP development
- Client education
- Risk assessment
- Emergency response
- Regulatory compliance
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Process improvement
Timeline
Integrated Pest Management Technician
Highline Nursery
01.2024 - 04.2025
Assistant Site Manager
BFRL Farms
09.2020 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Aviano American High School