BEN SOBEY
Morrisville
Summary
Cultivation professional with strong foundation in plant care and greenhouse management. Skilled in optimizing growth conditions and maintaining high standards of crop quality. Proven team collaborator with results-driven mindset, adaptable to evolving needs and reliable in high-pressure situations. Exceptional in pest management and nutrient application, coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultivation Technician
Justice Cannabis
07.2024 - Current
- Learned to work independently while reporting to/checking in with a manager
- Maintain, clean and troubleshoot equipment
- Participated in ongoing training to expand knowledge base on cannabis strains, genetics, breeding programs, and overall product quality standards
- Hands on work at all stages of the plants, from cloning to harvest
- Learned how important and contagious attitude can be, while functioning as a wildcard helper for all the different teams involved in cultivation
Student Farm Worker
WVU
06.2023 - 05.2024
- planted, cared for, and sold plant materials from school-owned greenhouse
- Assembled and used both indoor and outdoor irrigation systems
- Helped complete projects where extra hands/labor was needed at multiple WVU Farms and Greenhouses
Independent Study
WVU Davis College
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Harvested and organized cider apples for research and sale
- Gained some experience identifying fire blight, soft rot, nutrient deficiencies, and some insect pests
General Labor
Fairless Hills Garden Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Checked receipts and loaded heavy products into customers' cars
- Carried out other small tasks, like cleaning or organizing, efficiently during any downtime
- Watered and trimmed plants that needed it during the less busy days
Independent Study
WVU Davis College
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Decided on plants to grow for sale in school-run store
- Contacted growers to arrange large orders of plant materials
- Potted and cared for plants from both plugs and seeds
- Started and harvested microgreens
Busser/Head Barback
Vault Brewing
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitored customer movements and quickly cleared empty tables for future customers
- Verified adequate levels of supplies such as linens and trays and restocked low items
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders
Camp Counselor
Cornell Cooperative Extension
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed cabin of 6-14 children at 6-day sleep-away 4-H camp
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocols and safety
- Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants
- Facilitated communication between campers and staff of varying cultures and ethnicities
Restaurant Busser
Delorenzo's "The Burg"
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Applied proactive and resourceful nature to create pleasant guest experiences, along with an efficient and sanitary work environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture, Pest Management
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2024
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Accurate Data Collection
- Self-Motivated
- Innovative
- Flexible
- Independently Thinking
- Communication
Timeline
Cultivation Technician
Justice Cannabis
07.2024 - Current
Independent Study
WVU Davis College
08.2023 - 11.2023
Student Farm Worker
WVU
06.2023 - 05.2024
General Labor
Fairless Hills Garden Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Independent Study
WVU Davis College
01.2022 - 05.2022
Busser/Head Barback
Vault Brewing
10.2019 - 08.2021
Camp Counselor
Cornell Cooperative Extension
06.2019 - 08.2019
Restaurant Busser
Delorenzo's "The Burg"
11.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture, Pest Management
West Virginia University
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