TIM DRISCOLL

td106c3be@westpost.net
(831) 227-1790

SUMMARY
Agricultural production and general business manager successfully leading produc
tion teams to meet 225,000 unit average weekly harvest at highest quality stand
ards. Key strengths in administration, contracts, supervisory management and ski
lls training, cost analysis and budget management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VALLEY PRIDE, INC., Castroville, CA 2007 - 2010
General Manager
Management of 10 field Supervisors, and 2 Administrative Managers supporting a p
er-season average 600-800 production employees in Salinas Valley, Huron, Coachel
la California, and Yuma, Arizona, including an H2A workforce of 125 in Arizona.
Improved the quality scores in all production areas by an average of 15% during
a production increase of 11% per year.
Reduced the Workers Comp experience modification Rate by 16%.
Redefined the cost analysis spreadsheet of the Harvest operation insuring profit
ability per unit in all product pack styles.
Analyzed and re-allocated equipment costs to more accurately reflect profitabili
ty in southern operations.
Trained Foremen and crew members to insure regulatory compliance of worker safe
ty and Food Safety Protocols.
Negotiated all annual contracts including: growers, property leases, equipment,
professional services, and insurance, as well as profit retention and rebates.
Created a program of student involvement in Harvest work, promoting skills trai
ning, appreciation for work ethic, and cultural diversity.

RICHARD UYEMATSU FARMS, LLC, Watsonville, CA 2001 - 2006

Ranch Manager
Managed a staff of 7 Field supervisors supporting a harvest team of 200 employee
s and contractor crews in Strawberry and Raspberry production, as well as all gr
owing operations including ground preparation, planting, and cultural activities
over 300 acres in Watsonville, CA.
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Directed annual field development and ground preparation for planting all crops
, including post harvest soil development cover cropping.
Coordinated large crews in multiple variety planting operations, and field mapp
ing documentation.
Oversaw coordination and testing of new plant varieties, production and cultura
l technologies.
Directed harvest production operations, including per acre accounting, packs an
d product quality.
Maintained all compliance and training documentation for worker safety and pest
icide management.
Administered plant nutrition and pesticide application programs.
Responsible for Safety training, discipline, workers comp reporting, supporting
documentation, and aBack to Worka program.
Coordinated Food Safety and Organic program development and audits by complianc
e organizations.

EDUCATION
Lassen College, Susanville, CA
Course study: Technical Forestry
West Valley College, Campbell, CA
Course study: English / Journalism
LEADERSHIP
Ag Against Hunger - Founder / President
Ag H.E.L.P. - President
Ag Leadership Program - Class 19
California Strawberry Commission - Director
Monterey County Farm Bureau - Director
California Farm Bureau Federation - Labor Advisory Council
American Farm Bureau Federation - National Labor Advisory Council