Brandon Jewell
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic leader in cannabis cultivation with a proven track record of directing and supervising staff to produce high-quality plants while achieving revenue goals and maintaining stringent cost controls. Expertise in irrigation systems, advanced growth techniques, and effective disease prevention strategies ensures optimal plant health and productivity. Skilled in establishing efficient schedules, delegating tasks, and monitoring employee performance to consistently meet and exceed production targets. Committed to fostering a collaborative team environment that drives operational excellence and innovation within the industry.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultivation Director
Consensus Holdings
04.2024 - Current
- Management of 15,120 sq ft of 3-tier flowering cannabis canopy and 34 cultivation employees including postharvest processes of dry, trim and cure. Increased flower yields from 35 g/sq ft to 55 g/sq ft across all genetics grown with an average of 27% THC. Completed Argus Environmental Control System Integration with existing infrastructure.
Cultivation Director
Green Gene Genetics/Nature’s Medicines
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Management of 12,600 sq ft of flowering cannabis canopy and 27 cultivation employees up to the postharvest process. Maintained flowering production during retrofitting of flower rooms converting from HPS to LED lighting and rolling benching. Increased flower yields from 25 g/sq ft to 45 g/sq ft across all genetics grown.
Cultivation Director
AB46 Investments (iLava)
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversaw 10,000 sq of indoor flowering canopy, trimming, and postharvest with a team of 42 employees. Completed construction of two 100 light flower rooms, mother room, clone room and new phenotype room. Responsible for design and implementation of environmental control and fertigation systems manufactured by Growlink.
Cultivation Director
Arizona Natural Selections/Harvest Health and Recreation
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Responsible for 30,000 sq ft of indoor cannabis cultivation in Phoenix and 70,000 sq ft of greenhouse production in Willcox, AZ. Duties include management of cultivation staff, fertilization, IPM, AZDHS compliance, environmental data monitoring, supply management and quality assurance. Oversaw postharvest production and trimming of all finished flower from 2 locations. In charge of compliance and plant inventory for AZDHS state required tracking.
Research and Product Development Director
Botanicare
10.2010 - 07.2016
- Duties include testing and formulation of new and existing fertilizers and growing substrates for hydroponic cultivation. Management of indoor growth chamber for product testing and development. Content creator for newsletter, publications and label content for fertilizer and substrate products.
Research and Product Development Technician
Land O’Lakes/Agriliance
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Duties as lab technician and microbiological technician. Responsible for new agricultural product development, greenhouse plant trials, and plant pathological diagnosis. Responsible for new agricultural product development, greenhouse plant testing, and plant pathological diagnosis.
Research Technician
University of Arizona
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Protocol development of level 2 greenhouse, growth chamber, and shadehouse production of transgenic safflower for semi-arid climates for grant from Syngenta Seeds.
Research Specialist
University of Arizona
05.2004 - 09.2005
- Responsible for management of greenhouse tomato crops for plant physiology research to increase lycopene and soluble sugar content. Laboratory work included extraction of lycopene and quantification of Brix (soluble sugar content).
Retail Associate
Homegrown Hydroponics
09.2004 - 08.2005
- Maintainence of hydroponic plant systems for store display, product testing, and customer assistance with hydroponic fertilizers and indoor growing equipment.
Greenhouse Maintenance Assistant
University of Arizona
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Greenhouse and irrigation system maintenance, cleaning, and soilless media mixing.
Education
BS - Plant Science: Horticulture
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01.2005
AA - General Studies
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ01.2003
Skills
- Strong people and data management skills
- Extensive knowledge of cannabis cultivars and lineage
- Diverse experience with environmental control systems
- Proficient in fertilizer and IPM chemistry formulations
- Well versed in AZDHS compliance
- Dutchie and BioTrack fluent
Timeline
Cultivation Director
Consensus Holdings
04.2024 - Current
Cultivation Director
Green Gene Genetics/Nature’s Medicines
05.2021 - 04.2022
Cultivation Director
AB46 Investments (iLava)
09.2020 - 05.2021
Cultivation Director
Arizona Natural Selections/Harvest Health and Recreation
07.2016 - 08.2020
Research and Product Development Director
Botanicare
10.2010 - 07.2016
Research and Product Development Technician
Land O’Lakes/Agriliance
09.2006 - 12.2008
Research Technician
University of Arizona
09.2005 - 05.2006
Retail Associate
Homegrown Hydroponics
09.2004 - 08.2005
Research Specialist
University of Arizona
05.2004 - 09.2005
Greenhouse Maintenance Assistant
University of Arizona
09.2003 - 05.2004
BS - Plant Science: Horticulture
University of Arizona
AA - General Studies
Pima Community College
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