Experience

Lyman Orchards

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Orchard Manager

  • 2011 - Present

  Manages orchard operations for one of the oldest family-owned businesses in the United States. Responsible for quality fruit production, with end customers in wholesale processing and retail situations, including one of the largest 'pick your own' operations in the state. Manages implementation of and compliance with Food Safety Modernization Act, Produce Safety Rule and Harmonized GAP among other third party audits and IPM. Thorough involvement with Federal, State, Local, and Private Inspectors centered around compliance. Responsible for long term farm vision, planning and budgetary requirements, both Capital and Operational. Responsible for operation and maintenance of agricultural equipment and vehicles requiring a commercial drivers license. Show less



Shaker Meadow Farm

• Co-Owner

  • Apr 1986 - Present

  Family Farm. Specializing in maple syrup production, Christmas tree and wreath production, quality hay production as well as animal husbandry. Participates in tobacco curing and processing. Family Farm. Specializing in maple syrup production, Christmas tree and wreath production, quality hay production as well as animal husbandry. Participates in tobacco curing and processing.



RPS ASSOCIATES OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Welder/Fabricator Service Technician

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2011

  Completed tasks associated with ventilation and air pollution control, within industrial and food production facilities. Performed duties as a welder and fabricator assembling equipment, often times in confined or otherwise hazardous conditions on customer sites including foundries and food processing plants. Responsible for fabrication, assembly and installation of duct work and filtration equipment on site. Entrusted with responsibilities focused on quality assurance and control while maintaining OSHA compliance. Show less



Folsom Construction Co

• United States
• Construction

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Provided support to principal member project manager and project estimators. Worked closely with sub contractors on large construction projects and maintenance contracts. Operated large construction equipment in accordance with OSHA regulations. Provided support to principal member project manager and project estimators. Worked closely with sub contractors on large construction projects and maintenance contracts. Operated large construction equipment in accordance with OSHA regulations.



Chestnut Hill Nursery and Design

• Connecticut

• Landscape Design Project Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2010

  Responsible for operational duties associated a full service landscape design company. Managed mid to large scale projects including residential sub-division and commercial project design/install. Provided clients with detailed design plans and project estimation for small to large scale landscapes/hardscapes. Supervised contractors during construction and installation adhering to architectural and engineered plans. Responsible for maintaining client contracts and design sales. Managed day to day activities associated with a retail garden center, 60 acre farm, nursery and greenhouse operation. Recruited and trained new employees to company standards and vision. Provided high levels of customer service to clients while ensuring company profitability a integrity. Responsible for operation and maintenance of large construction vehicles, agricultural equipment and vehicles requiring a commercial drivers license. Show less



Forbes Garden Mart

• Supervisor

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2006

  Crew leader for a full service 100 acre garden center and farm. Provided small residential design plans to clients for landscape installations. Supervised crews on installation jobs of soft and hardscapes. Served as a foreman for field picking crews and greenhouse staff. Crew leader for a full service 100 acre garden center and farm. Provided small residential design plans to clients for landscape installations. Supervised crews on installation jobs of soft and hardscapes. Served as a foreman for field picking crews and greenhouse staff.