Alex Buckley
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Credentials
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Pesticide Applicator License (L1)
Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-BrunswickJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
III B Greenhouse Pesticide Applicator License
Government of Nova ScotiaMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Creating a Respectful Workplace
Parks Canada -
Leadership Advantage: Building and Leading Teams 2.0
Parks Canada -
What is Emotional Intelligence
Parks Canada
Experience
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Rhize
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Canada
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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Aug 2021 - Present
• Cannabis nutrients and consultation company • Managing a team of 8 contractual consultants that specialize in targeted disciplines of cannabis (i.e. IPM, breeding, QA, irrigation, nutrients, organic agriculture, lighting, harvest and post-harvest, etc.) • Sales • Manage 3 social media accounts • Supply chain management • Market analysis • Marketing (graphic, label, website design) • Resource management • Packaging regulations • Accounting • Cannabis nutrients and consultation company • Managing a team of 8 contractual consultants that specialize in targeted disciplines of cannabis (i.e. IPM, breeding, QA, irrigation, nutrients, organic agriculture, lighting, harvest and post-harvest, etc.) • Sales • Manage 3 social media accounts • Supply chain management • Market analysis • Marketing (graphic, label, website design) • Resource management • Packaging regulations • Accounting
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Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture
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Canada
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Cannabis Production & Management Instructor
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Oct 2019 - Present
• Dalhousie’s first ever cannabis course instructor• Lead online meetings to 20+ students• End of course survey concluded a 4.86/5 for my instructing ability• End of course survey concluded a 4.5/5 overall course rating• End of course survey concluded a 4.5/5 on likelihood of learning implementation in student careers• Interviewed several industry experts and facilitated presentations• Developed engaging activities for students• Taught a diverse demographics• Personal skills• Patience• Scientific knowledge• Test and assignment facilitation and marking Show less
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Cannabis Subject Matter Expert
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Jul 2019 - Sep 2022
• Developed Dalhousie’s first ever cannabis course• Researched cannabis topics and sharpened data into learnable context• Encompasses all aspects involved in an indoor cannabis operation• Formed content at university level standards• Worked under time constraint
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Research Assistant
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2019
• Laboratory experience• Quality assurance• Knowledge of soil nutrient contents, structure, biology• Soil testing
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Sana'a
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Canada
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Master Grower
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Sep 2020 - Jul 2021
• Managed all departments of cultivation from propagation to packaging • Developed nutrient recipe which out performed Emerald Harvest and Plant Prod in R&D trials • Coordinated research trials including: cloning, flowering and curing flower • Coordinated the first introduction of plants into a new 33,000sqft facility • Created annual harvest schedules • Lead weekly progress meetings with stakeholders • Performed all cultivation hiring and terminations • Phenotype analysis and cultivar selection • Managed thrips at R&D • Provided educational presentations on cannabis production • Gender testing via PCR machine • Plant breeding • Soil and Rockwool • Cannabis 365 seed to sale platform • Managed my team with no HR department • Finance, procurement, website design, branding, sales, etc. Show less
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Cronos Group
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Canada
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Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research And Development Technician
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Nov 2019 - May 2020
• Spearheaded nutrient research for a global organization • Established new R&D facility with a team of 11 • Established sound research practices using various growing techniques such as different light spectra, mediums, pruning, plant spacing, etc. • Installed Metrohm ion chromatography equipment and established appropriate IQOQ • Designed trials using specific light spectra in Conviron chambers • Cross-departmental coordination • Assisted all other research i.e. genomic, tissue culture, machine learning, IPM, drying, curing, etc • Tested effectiveness of beneficials on aphids • Project management methodology with defining milestones and maintaining timelines • Maintained client relationships with suppliers for technical equipment used for projects • Writing and reporting of technical results and information • Presenting findings, scientific insights and recommendations to peers and leadership groups • Opportunity cost analysis for equipment installation • Assisted calibration and initiation of new irrigation system • Argus and Ample • Coco and soil • Extraction exposure • Scheduling *Covid layoff* Show less
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Ringsby Services
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Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
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Lead IPM / Lead Cultivation Technician
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Dec 2018 - Jul 2019
• Produced cannabis at <$1.70 a gram (record low) • Lead 7-30 employees on every task involved with growing cannabis (propagation, vegetative growth, pruning, cleaning, harvesting, waste, obeying GMP and regulations, etc.) • Established the facility after construction with only 4 cultivation employees • Designed SOP for irrigation system cleaning • Only lead trusted with Argus software to control automation • Created inventory cost spreadsheet, budget and usage for fertilizer mixing • Responsible for irrigation room (Zwarts systems) • Analyzed phenotypes and prioritized genetics • Leaf tissue nutrient analysis, analyzed data and updated fertilizer recipes • Collected IPM data and made reports • Opportunity cost analysis for decisions on equipment installation • Grew positive relationships with equipment manufacturers • Held meetings with stakeholders and technology organisations • Represented MJardin at events • Product, website design • Scheduled tasks that channel employee talents • Ample software • Scheduled IPM tasks • Conducted ATP swab tests for Quality Assurance Show less
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Urban Landscaping
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New Brunswick, Canada
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Landscaper and Pest Management
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
• Educated on pest identification and instar development • Operated pest control equipment (insecticide) • Combined insecticide mixtures • Transplanting and pruning • Recruited customers • Explained company services and benefits • Educated on pest identification and instar development • Operated pest control equipment (insecticide) • Combined insecticide mixtures • Transplanting and pruning • Recruited customers • Explained company services and benefits
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Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture
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Canada
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Botanical Garden Intern
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Apr 2017 - Aug 2017
• Managed outdoor and indoor plants • Greenhouse management • Ornamentals, herbs, trees, weeding • Transplanting • Plant requirements • Operated heavy machinery • Managed outdoor and indoor plants • Greenhouse management • Ornamentals, herbs, trees, weeding • Transplanting • Plant requirements • Operated heavy machinery
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Parks Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Heritage Presenter
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2016
• Captivating guided tours to diverse demographics • Trained staff how to effectively provide guided tours • In charge of inventory and managing a small garden in honor of veterans • Managed clients and payments • Coordinated social media posts and represented PC at public events • Captivating guided tours to diverse demographics • Trained staff how to effectively provide guided tours • In charge of inventory and managing a small garden in honor of veterans • Managed clients and payments • Coordinated social media posts and represented PC at public events
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Plant Sciences -
2013 - 2018
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
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