Leads supply chain management, marketing, product development, and government relations

• Empowers people of color in the cannabis industry to become self sufficient shareholders• Engages in direct advocacy at local, state, and national level to lower the barrier of entry for people affected by the drug war• Conduct workshops and host panel discussions highlighting topics relevant to people of color in cannabis• Host networking events allowing people of color in cannabis to come together to discuss ideas and collaborate

• Supervised an award winning model dispensary• Successfully obtained the onsite consumption permit for the dispensary• Managed government and community relations• Developed procedures to assure safety of medicines• Lead more than 30 employees• Coordinated onsite social service programs

Freelance graphic design work such as corporate identity/logo design, direct mail campaigns, marketing collateral, annual reports, product packaging, point-of-sale & point-of-purchase displays and mobile marketing.· Personal side project - Setup an e-commerce website enabling customers to purchase care packages and have them shipped directly to col lege students and military. Used SEO and Google AdWords pay-per-click advertis ing for top placement in search engines.· Designed bus wraps for several national tours that traveled across the country for months at a time. Clients: American Cancer Society, CRUNK! Energy Drink· Designed permanent in-store signage for retail environments. Client: Whole Foods

Develop and implements strategic marketing plans and sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and servicesPlans and oversees advertising and promotion activities including print, online, and social mediaDevelop and recommend product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market shareOversee and evaluate market research and adjust marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditionsEstablish and maintain a consistent corporate brand throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events

Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems.2D and 3D mockup designs

Primary point of contact and oversaw the production of projects from inception to finalrelease to end-user. Also responsible for managing the project plan, budget and timeline.Provided clear communication of project requirements to internal teams and wasaccountable for the successful completion of each assigned project. Met with clients tointerpret and discuss their business needs. Gathered information and data to clarify designissues. Used extensive knowledge to meet the constraints of cos t, time and client. Workedunder tight deadlines and on multiple projects at a time.· Managed 5 - 10 projects at a time.· Pre-flight all incoming orders ensuring all files are prepared properly for print· Conducted press checks to ensure correct color and consistenc y.· Set key procedures in place to ensure sucessful setup of several tradeshow booths and displays.

Carried out complex assignments requiring in-depth working knowledge of printing anddirect mail processes. Developed tactical production schedules and prioritized numerousprojects, taking into consideration factors such as client needs and deliverables. Workedindependently and as a part of a creative team producing presentations and other creativeprint media. Familiar with a variety of different print concepts, practices, and procedures.Relied on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Responsible for distributing projects to the digital department. Successfully put key systemsand procedures into place for order placement and submission, file storage and inventorycontrol. Set weekly print schedules for pressmen and made adjustments daily according toincoming orders. Conducted weekly meetings with the digital department and pressmen todiscuss current projects and deadlines. Participated in daily meetings with the owner andother department heads on workflow and project management. Created company corporatewebsite using Dreamweaver and Flash.