1. Ryan Biesterfeld
3140 s Corona St.
Englewood, CO 80113
630-740-8098
ryanbiesterfeld@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts May (2011)
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
Major: Geography/Minor: Biology
GPA 3.5/4.0
OBJECTIVE
To gain a position as a grower at a cultivation center.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cultivation Manager January-April (2014-2016)
Good Meds Network
Managed a commercial size medical marijuana cultivation facility.
Trained newly hired gardeners according to the company’s standard operating procedures.
Managed a team of gardeners on a daily basis performing plant training, watering, pruning, and defoliating.
Responsible for over 175 flowering lights.
Researched and cultivated new strains.
Developed strain specific feed charts and IPM calendars for plants ranging from 8-11 weeks.
Opened and closed the cultivation facility, ensuring all equipment and systems are fully operational.
Managed the plants that won Best Medical Hybrid at the 2014 High Times Cannabis Cup in Denver, CO.
Assisted in hiring and firing employees.
Evaluated employees on performance.
Key badged.
Gardener April-December (2013)
Good Meds Network
Learned how to mix and feed plants under multiple nutrient lines.
Built and utilized multiple irrigation systems.
Built out multiple styles of grow rooms and GrowPods (Trellis, Staking, SOG, SCROG, Ebb and Flow).
Mastered growing, pruning, defoliating, topping,and training techniques.
Experienced in cloning and transplanting techniques.
Experienced in spraying pesticides,fungicides, and beneficial products on the approved list set by the MED
and DOA.
Learned and enhanced multiple styles of lighting systems in grow rooms.
Experience in identifying plant deficiencies, pathogens,and insect damage.
Learned when to properly harvest specific strains.
Assisted with implementing changes needed to bring the company up to compliant status and OSHA safety
regulations.
Strong understanding ofColorado’s MED laws and regulations
Trimmer March-April (2013)
Good Meds Network
Harvested plants on schedule while following compliance guidelines set out by the MED.
Organized product in the cure room based on strains to help mitigate issues during trim and processing.
Performed standard operating procedures completely in regards to post-harvest and room reset cleaning.
Learned all methods of processing from curing, handling flowers, and identifying pests and pathogens.
Manicured buds
2. Water Conservation Crew Member/Technical Lead July-March (2012-2013)
Mile High Youth Corps/Americorps
Installed new high efficiency showerheads,faucets,and toilets into residential homes in Denver, CO.
Enhanced my leadership skills in team settings.
Learned hands-on technical skills working with hand and power tools.
Learned to problem solve diverse technical challenges in the work-space.
Hazardous Fuels Intern September-December (2011)
SCA/Rock Island Soil and WaterConservation District
Reduced hazardous fuels at Blackhawk State Historic Site.
Operated chain saws to mitigate hazardous fuels.
Took part in prescribed burns at Blackhawk S.H.S. and other privately owned lands.
Field Technician June-August (2011)
IL State Water Survey
Gathered water samples from the Fox River and its tributaries for lab analysis.
Used a variety of field equipment/techniques to take samples and readings of the river.
Worked with a small team of 3 people.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Senior Research Project-Greenland July-Aug. (2010)
Spent six weeks in the Thule region of NW Greenland as part of a small research group.
Gathered blood, egg, and feather samples from arctic birds to test for methyl mercury.
Learned valuable field techniques and data organization skills.
Field experience was done in collaboration with The High Arctic Institute.
CERTIFICATIONS/RELATED COURSES
Colorado Department of Agriculture May (2014)
Private Applicator: 401
Colorado State University Extension Certified Gardener Program December (2014)
How Plants Grow
HONORS
Dean’s List Fall (2010)
Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society: Associate Member (2010-Present)
Eagle Scout (2006-Present)
