Aaron Horwich Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Had STRW LLC registered with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) who, after an inquiry into our methods and raw materials, placed STRW LLC on their publicly viewable “Approved Sources List”.
• In addition, I contacted the Denver Department of Environmental Health & Safety (DEHS) who, after their own inquiry, awarded us a Letter of Shelf-Stability for our edible products.
• Developed several proprietary product formulations for nascent and existing CBD Brands.
• Found innovative solutions to issues that arose due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, including changing the packaging of certain SKUs to make on-time deliveries during global packaging shortages.
• Also developed a formulation for gel hand sanitizer solution to meet the critical need of individuals at the height of the crisis.
• Acquired a Food Safety Manager certification to remain compliant with the Colorado Health Code prior to it becoming a requirement.

Denver, Colorado

• Reported to the CIO.
• Though outside the scope of my job responsibilities, I was asked by management to develop prototype formulations which they could use for demonstration purposes. This included lotions, creams, salves, balms, smokables.
• Migrated the phone system from Vonage to RingCentral, migrated the domains and email from Office365 to GoDaddy, set up the infrastructure, plumbing, and permissions for management and sales to use Smartsheets, Dropbox.

Greater Denver Area

• Reported to the CEO & founder.
• Reformulated the brand’s existing lotion formula to increase shelf-life, temperature-stability, smoothness, and rate of absorption into the skin.
• Developed an array of propriety formulations designed for athletes.
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all aspects of formulation, production, and packaging.
• Worked directly with members of the CDPHE to have CBDGS listed as an Approved Source for Colorado Hemp Manufacturing, and with the DEHS to have edible products from both brands owned by CBDGS declared shelf-stable and.

Denver

• Reported to the Laboratory Manager.
• Operated, maintained, and repaired an Eden 2x5 Closed-Loop CO2 Extraction System.
• Handled intake and receiving of pre-extraction material.
• Performed requisite recordkeeping in both the state tracking system (METRC) and an internal company system.
• Performed quarterly audits of both the state and internal inventory tracking systems.
• Processed material for extraction.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Reported to the Laboratory Director.
• Was solely responsible for the operation, maintenance, and supportive action required to operate the company’s Closed-Loop CO2 Extraction equipment (Waters 2x5 SFE Bio-Botanical).
• Was one of two technicians responsible operating and supporting the company’s Closed-Loop Hydrocarbon Extraction equipment (ETS 1300).
• Innovated new methods for accurately dosing edibles that the company adopted for all lines of edibles.
• Modified existing run methods on the Waters 2x5 to reduce runtimes and enhance extraction efficiency.
• Highly experienced in the production of hydrocarbon-extracted products like shatter, wax, etc.

Boulder, Colorado

• Reported to the Head of Events Planning.
• Assisted in the execution and management of on- and off-campus catered meals and events.
• Managed teams of 10-20 people in the preparation, transport, set-up, catering, and clean-up of events.
• Ensured food safety using HACCP policies, and trained new hires on HACCP and food safety.
• Attended bi-annual leadership trainings provided by the University.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Minor in Chemistry, CU Honors Program, Dean's List (2012), Chemistry Club, Zen Meditation ClubI entered CU in.

Ib Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society - member (2010-2012), Amnesty International Club - founding member (2012), Honor Roll.