Mark Gibbs

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541-***-****

acdq85@r.postjobfree.com

Albany, OR 97322

Career Objective:

My objective is to work for an agricultural or agricultural related

business in a responsible capacity. I offer prospective employers high

motivation and a dedicated work ethic. I work well independently and as a

team player. I am very diligent to carry out assigned objectives and job

duties. I continually seek to improve my skills and knowledge.

Skills and Knowledge:

. Proficient with MS Word, Power Point and Excel software.

. 25 years supervisory experience up to 100 people.

. 25 years Quality Assurance experience.

. 10 years Plant Breeding Manager experience.

. Proficient in Spanish.

. Willing to relocate at my own expense.

I previously held a USDA Inspection License (B-22743) to inspect any fruit

or vegetable including peanuts and farmer/mill stock. I have worked in

California, Arizona and Mexico. I am very familiar with agricultural

process; I have full knowledge of seed sizing, field cultivation,

harvesting, cooler operations, storage and shipping. I have extensive

experience in the inspection of vegetables, fruits, and full knowledge of

field and packinghouse repack operations. Other skill areas are lab

analysis and procedures, forklift operation, crew supervision of up to 100

people, writing of product descriptions, and advanced computer skills. I

can also perform basic maintenance on industrial machinery and operate them

safely. I have basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, welding and shop

activities. I can operate most heavy construction equipment. Current CDL

class A license. I previously held a Qualified Pesticide Applicator

Certificate (QC 15473) that was valid to December 2002. In the past, I was,

enrolled at the University of Northwestern Ohio and AIU online for business

management. I am, also, a certified firefighter, engineer, and EMT.

Employment History

Stevens Trucking Inc., Oklahoma City, OK

FLATBED TRUCK DRIVER, February 2012 to August 2013

Main duties included the pre-trip inspection of vehicle to insure the

safety of the vehicle and driver. Post trip inspection of vehicle to insure

vehicle was safe after each trip driving. Load inspection to insure load

was properly loaded and strapped down correctly. Fueling of vehicle and

driving safely from pickup and drop off locations.

Hurd Trucking Inc., Oklahoma City, OK

FLATBED TRUCK DRIVER, August 2011 to February 2012

Main duties included the pre-trip inspection of vehicle to insure the

safety of the vehicle and driver. Post trip inspection of vehicle to ensure

vehicle was safe after each trip driving. Load inspection to insure load

was properly loaded and strapped down correctly. Fueling of vehicle and

driving safely from pickup and drop off locations

Safeway, Inc., Tracy, CA

QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR, March 2006 to December 2010

The main duties at Safeway's largest division were but not limited to the

following areas; the quality of all produce and flowers for approx. 325

stores in Safeway's Nor Cal Division. Primary quality inspections at the

receiving point of approx. 150-300 line trucks daily $1.5 mil., weekly in

fresh produce receiving. All the ripening, of the Nor Cal Divisions,

bananas, avocados, and mangoes in ripening rooms including, the primary

inspection of the fruit. The Nor Cal Div. has 44 ripening rooms holding

1000 pallets of product daily. Also responsible for the color and ripeness

of the product coming out of the rooms and placement of all produce and

floral product into their proper temperature zones for longer shelf life.

Keeping organic produce separated from contamination, by conventional

produce in the storage racks in the cold room. Reported directly to the Nor

Cal Div. Produce Manager and/or the V.P. of Produce.

The Quality Control Supervisor's primary responsibility for Safeway's

largest distribution center was the inspection of fruits and vegetables,

processed fruits and vegetables for the consumer market, salad mixes and

related products. Other responsibilities included but not limited to the

supervision of a staff of six. The writing certificates of product

descriptions for truckloads that failed to grade US No.1 and to meet

Safeway's quality control standard guidelines. The re-inspection of aged

produce, to assist the sales staff in timely sales, of aged produce.

Assisted in writing the specifications and standards of Safeway's Quality

Control Dept. Acquisition of computer data and preparation of accurate

analysis spreadsheets are a critical component of the duties.

Plant Sciences, Inc., Watsonville, CA

PLANT BREEDER'S ASSISTANT, December 1996 to March 2006.

The senior assistant is primarily responsible for the management of

assigned seed production and nursery stock for nine fields of experimental

artichokes. Related management duties include supervision and oversight of

field workers, harvesting, fertilizer application and various other plant

breeding responsibilities including artichoke seed production. Acquisition

of computer data and preparation of accurate analysis spreadsheets are a

critical component of the duties.

Coronet Foods, Salinas, CA - Yuma, AZ

QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR, August 1993 to January 1995.

The Quality Control Supervisor responsibilities for processed vegetables

for the consumer market, salad mixes and related products. I enjoyed a

rapid promotion from entry level to management level responsibilities. I

voluntarily resigned when the company refused to honor a verbal agreement

for a promotion salary adjustment.

Yuma, Arizona - Federal State Inspection Agency (USDA)

INSPECTOR 1, November 1984 to June 1993.

Primary duty was the inspection of fruits and vegetables prior product

shipment. Inspection sites included large-scale cooler and packing

facilities, field packing, and repack operations. I was responsible for the

issuance of certificates foreign and domestic and quality identification

for local cooler records, including three seasons of peanut inspection.

Some experience in lab work, weights and measures, and computer data entry.

Pacific International Cooling Co., Yuma AZ

INVENTORY CONTROL, November 1987 to July 1989.

Primary responsibility was for the organization, inventory control, and

storage of cooled produce products and dock loading forklift operations.

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