STEPHEN RODRIGUES

***** ***** **** *****, *********, CA 93536 • C: 661-***-**** • acy3xu@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated to continuous process improvement to reflect the constant evolving demands of farming in today's

environment. Dependable manager bringing management experience to all aspects of the job. Excels at getting to the

heart of problems. Looks forward to the next challenge around the corner.

SKILLS

Effective Leader. Staff development. Customer service- Passionate about teamwork. Push for improvement. Multi-

oriented. Excellent communication. Experienced. tasker. Project Management

WORK HISTORY

Farm Manager

Grimmway Farms - Bakersfield, Ca. 01/2012 - 12/2016

Farm Manager in Lancaster and Tehachapi growing both Conventional and Organic crops. Initiated drip irrigation,

reduced labor costs, improved carrot yields, adapted new growing systems

Farm Manager

Bolthouse Farms - Bakersfield, Ca. 02/1999 - 01/2012

Coordinated Solar installation, implemented conversion to Pivot Irrigation System. Improved crop yields, partnered with

Maintenance Dept. to rollout improved equipment maintenance.

Vegetable Seed Sales

Shamrock Seed Co. - Salinas, Ca. 03/1995 - 01/1999

Strengthened company's position in carrot business. Expanded presence in new areas and crop types. Achieved most

profitable salesman position of the year.

Farm Manager

Sam Andrews Sons - Bakersfield, Ca. 06/1982 - 03/1995

Expanded duties to become Farm Manager for a diversified family farm. Initiated new growing partnerships,

strengthened company's business by introduction of new crops.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Agriculture Business

Chico State - Chico, Ca.

Associate of Science: Agriculture Business

Imperial Valley College - El Centro, Ca.

AFFILIATIONS

Board of Director member of Los Angeles County Farm Bureau. Board member of Antelope Valley Resource

Conservation District.

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