Darlene Paulson
Thornton
Summary
Dedicated trimmer with a strong focus on cannabis cultivation, trimming, fulfilment and quality assurance. Proven ability to maintain organized workspaces, ensure safety protocols, and collaborate with team members to optimize workflow during harvests.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Trimmer/Grammer/Packager/Fulfillment
In House Melts
Denver
06.2025 - Current
- Harvested and trimmed cannabis plants for optimal quality and appearance.
- Executed precise trimming tasks with hand tools, contributing to high-quality outcomes.
- Operated trimming equipment safely and effectively to enhance productivity.
- Inspected trimming results for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Set up trimming equipment for specific jobs by following detailed instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces and tools.
- Assisted in preparing plants for packaging and distribution processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during harvests.
- Monitored plant health, promptly reporting issues to supervisors to ensure timely interventions.
- Trained new staff on trimming techniques and workplace procedures diligently.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment at all times.
- Followed safety procedures while operating trimmers or other related machinery.
- Examined products and trimmed off excess materials to meet specifications.
- Measured and cut materials with precision using hand tools such as scissors, shears, knives, and clippers.
- Recorded production data, tracking quantity trimmed and time taken to support process improvements.
- Verified that all materials used in the process were of the correct type and quality for the job order at hand.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding progress on assigned jobs throughout shift hours.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
Trimmer
Rare Dankness
Denver
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Harvested and trimmed cannabis plants for optimal quality and appearance.
- Operated trimming equipment safely and effectively to enhance productivity.
- Utilized hand tools to complete precise tasks during trimming.
- Inspected trimming results for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Trained new staff on trimming techniques and workplace procedures to ensure consistency in quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow during harvests, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Monitored plant health and reported any issues to supervisors promptly.
- Prepared plants for packaging and distribution processes to maintain quality standards.
- Set up trimming equipment for specific jobs by following detailed instructions.
- Followed safety procedures while operating trimmers or other related machinery.
- Reported any defective material or malfunctioning equipment immediately to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
- Reviewed design plans and instructions and completed work according to specifications.
Trimmer
The Health Center
Denver
09.2018 - 11.2022
- Handled the end of the life cycle for the plants, including defanning wet material, clipping product from stock and stem, and hand trimming product to meet store quality standards.
- Performed normal cleaning duties, including bathroom cleanup, work area cleanup, sanitization of supplies, sweeping, mopping, and trash pickup.
- Trimmed cannabis plants to prepare for processing and packaging.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of trimming workspace daily.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
Education
high school -
Minnetonka high school
Minnetonka, MN05-1988
Skills
- Trimming
- Trimming techniques
- Harvesting
- Harvesting processes
- Product quality control
- Final product inspection
- Sanitation procedures
- Safety compliance
- Workspace organization
- Inventory management
- Horticultural tools
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Trimmer/Grammer/Packager/Fulfillment
In House Melts
06.2025 - Current
Trimmer
Rare Dankness
11.2022 - 06.2025
Trimmer
The Health Center
09.2018 - 11.2022
high school -
Minnetonka high school