Scott Shank

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Cannabis Operations Executive @
Scott Shank's Location
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States, United States
About Scott Shank

• Cannabis technology, startup and operations professional• Leading cannabis cultivation, MIPs and dispensary startup projects • Leveraging engineering discipline, project management and leadership skills developed in the Defense Industry

Scott Shank's Current Company Details
Ananda Investments, LLC

Ananda Investments, Llc

Cannabis Operations Executive
Scott Shank Work Experience Details
  • Ananda Investments, Llc
    Private Investor
    Ananda Investments, Llc Jan 2021 - Present
    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
    Flipped two residential investment properties to prepare them for profitable sales totaling $1million. Became an accredited investor on paper and in mindset, learned by reading and practicing - plugged into deal flow channels, and participated in multiple private equity and debt opportunities. Self-taught personal financial management by reading dozens of books and implementing concepts by constructing and managing our family's portfolio and expenses.
  • 4Front
    Executive Vice President Of Engineering
    4Front Dec 2019 - Dec 2020
    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
    Oversaw $12mm construction of two cultivation/processing facilities totaling 150000 SF in two states.
  • 4Front
    Executive Vice President Of Construction
    4Front Apr 2019 - Dec 2019
    Silver Spring, Md
    Led a team of dedicated professionals and a variety of commercial contractors in the design, construction, remodeling, and maintenance of eight dispensaries. (Adams, Brookline, Phoenix, Worcester, Catonsville, Georgetown, Glenmont, Hampden, Rockville, Allentown, Wilkes-Barre, Chicago).
  • 4Front
    Director Of Operations
    4Front Jul 2017 - Apr 2019
    Silver Spring, Md
    Assist the company in the design, development, and documentation ofdispensary and cultivation sites throughout the country. Assist company in thedevelopment of operational policies and procedures to support operations ofdispensary and cultivation operations. Identify and evaluate vendors andcontractors to develop dispensary and cultivation facilities. Work andcollaborate with the company's permit application team to help acquireadditional licenses.
  • Ananda Engineering
    Managing Member
    Ananda Engineering Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
    Silver Spring, Md
    Ananda Engineering is a cannabis consultancy focused on the start-up phase of dispensary, cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution operations.
  • Agrimed Industries
    Director Of Implementation
    Agrimed Industries Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
    United States
    ◘ As the fourth member of a startup cannabis company, duties include opportunity assessment and capture, technical decisions, detailed business planning, operational design, and project management◘ Co-produced and presented an operating partnership proposal, seized five licenses in San Juan, Puerto Rico ◘ Responsible for the Puerto Rico facility and process design, business start-up, and ongoing operational oversight for up to 20000 square-feet of cultivation, extraction, edibles manufacturing, dispensary, and distribution licenses◘ Security expert, construction manager, implementation of quality system, sourcing genetics, and product design◘ Key team member of team who produced a winning application for growing/processing in Pennsylvania
  • Vaporizer Startup
    Product Manager
    Vaporizer Startup Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
    Chicago
    * Developed a mobile vaporizer for use with cannabis concentrates* This vaporizer will make dabs conveniently accessible to everyone without the mess or the torch* Initial prototype finished, version 0.2 underway.
  • Green Thumb Industries (Gti)
    Director Of Implementation
    Green Thumb Industries (Gti) Apr 2016 - Sep 2016
    Chicago
    ◘ Startup team leader for two dispensaries and a cannabis cultivation/production facility in Northern Nevada ◘ Designed medical cannabis facilities and processes; managed construction projects; hired and trained staff; assessed suppliers ◘ Led development of a 1500 square-foot, high-end dispensary within three-months from start to finish◘ Managed pre-construction activities of a 14000 square-foot indoor cannabis cultivation/production facility in Carson City, NV◘ Researched and modeled cultivation systems that produce high quality cannabis at low cost
  • Puradigm
    Sales Engineer
    Puradigm Jul 2015 - May 2016
    Colorado
    * Serving the Indoor Cannabis Grow market primarily in the state of Colorado and Illinois * Educating growers, custom-designing solutions that protect indoor crops from pathogens utilizing Puradigm's Proactive Surface & Air Purification System* Providing a proven solution for management of mold, mildew, odor and VOCs in the air and on the surfaces of indoor plants
  • Aspen Specialty Metals
    Director Of Sales
    Aspen Specialty Metals Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
    United States And Canada
    * Distributor of high-temperature alloy and various hardened alloy components that are utilized in power plant machinery such as CFBs (Circulating Fluidized Beds), Vortex Finders, Hammer Mills* Manufacturing partnerships in USA and China* Product line includes - Segmented Vortex Finders - Nozzles (Two-part Block Nozzles, Arrowhead Nozzles) - Rod Mill Liners
  • Chicago-Based Cannabis Company
    Generalist
    Chicago-Based Cannabis Company Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
    Rock Island, Illinois
    ◘ Worked and learned every line-level and management job at the cultivation/processing facility, including all departmental and facility planning◘ Authored SOPs related to butane extraction, post-extraction, filling vape pens, and packaging concentrates ◘ Designed and set up a more efficient potting station, saving labor and reducing safety risks◘ Identified and began implementation of process improvements related to sanitation, CO2 supplementation, and composting
  • Drs Technologies, Inc.
    Project Manager/Engineer
    Drs Technologies, Inc. Nov 2012 - Jan 2015
    Stuttgart Area, Germany
    * Managed all aspects of multiple simultaneous electronic security system installation projects all across Europe, including project finance and risk management; scope management; technical and administrative support personnel; ISP/OSP infrastructure planning and installation; system planning, design, integration, installation, testing, maintenance; end-user, administrator and maintenance technician training; pre- and post-award customer management. * Projects involved a variety of DoD customers and applications, security technologies and manufacturers. * Lead all (and performing some) system design efforts with remotely located engineers and drafters in the US.* Mastered several new security technology platforms and sensor system in order to efficiently integrate complex systems. * Planned and overseeing integration efforts in our test lab and in the field the field, both in person and remotely. * With my small but lean project execution team we acquired an ever increasing market share from a 10+ year sole-source incumbent. * Created >95 (and counting) formal RFPs and engineering estimates. * Developed and maintained a network of local and regional subcontractors in the UK, Germany, Netherlands and Spain.
  • Shank Solar Electric Corporation
    Owner
    Shank Solar Electric Corporation Apr 2009 - Nov 2012
    Mount Pleasant, Sc
    Solar integrator.
  • Bae Systems
    Engineering Manager And Project Manager
    Bae Systems Jun 2003 - Oct 2012
    North Charleston
    ◘ Key management team member and Engineering Team Lead on a technically & financially successful contract startup utilizing a new-to-us strategy, resulting in BAE Charleston’s most profitable program◘ Project Manager on Automated Installation Entry Program◘ Managed Fielding Department of 55 personnel - Directly supervise 12 to 15 field engineers and engineering technologists, 2 logistics support staff and 2 field supervisors, each overseeing 17 to 20 technicians, electricians, mechanical installers◘ Supported up to 40 concurrent, variously-sized installation efforts for multiple customers and myriad technologies at CONUS and OCONUS sites being directly supervised by personnel in my directorate ◘ Develop and maintain relationships with a global subcontractor network, thus saving cost by reducing travel expenditures◘ Guide and consult with design engineering team in developing useful, field-ready solutions and design packages ◘ Develop, maintain and constantly improve numerous SOPs and internal process documents ◘ Create, implement & refine processes to improve organizational efficiency, allow repeatability and constant improvement◘ Responsible for successful execution and quality outcome of installation efforts globally on all security contracts◘ Facilitate effective communications, interactions and handoffs between field teams and all other departments including design engineers, project managers, pre-field integration and testing, procurement, warehouse, logistics◘ Subject matter expert on the NEC, CCTV, radar, field planning & execution and solar photovoltaic systems◘ Expert on estimating technical tasking, labor hours and material for DO and contract-level proposals◘ As hiring manager, directly hired, indoctrinated, trained and helped to optimally place over fifteen people in three years

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Scott Shank's current role is Cannabis Operations Executive.

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Scott Shank attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Burrell High School.

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