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Arizona, United States

United States

Enthusiastic consultant utilizing over 7 years of experience in cannabis space to assist clients in fulfilling cannabis business goals and compliance requirements. Working as industry expert for national licensing group, CB Advisors. Assisting brands in expansion in new states. Creating and Updating SOP and P&P for compliance multiple states.Guiding Social Equity Applicants in licensing opportunities in multiple states.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Acting on behalf of court appointed receiver managing cannabis businesses. Responsible for the protection and growth of assets in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.

Responsible for the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures to assist cultivation and production team in preparation for national expansion.Product Development, New Brand Solicitation, and variety of creative ad hoc projects all part of my role. Liaison to government entities for new markets with in depth understanding of each market's compliance

United States

Development of national cannabis licensing applications working in over 14 states in dozens of application processes. Specializing in operational expertise and research of industry trends to create unique winning applications.Working with an exceptionally talented owner, manager and support team, I learned from the best in the industry.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Managed innovative retail location in emerging industry. Development and implementation of processes to improve sales and company standards. Hiring and training of new staff. Cash management. Creative marketing and sales to increase customer base and sustainability of revenue sources. Vendor management.

Tucson, Az

Coordinated Corporate Recruitment to grow sponsorship budgets of up to $3,000,000Prepared grant proposals for government, national and corporate support.Managed volunteers and board to execute successful event growthIncrease awareness and mission of the organization through media relations, community outreach and events

Tucson, Arizona Area

Developed, Implemented and led wireless sales and marketing programs for new and existing agent channels both local and national. Supported over 20 National Accounts for Southern Arizona.Retained and established new Local Distribution for Southern Arizona.Supported local owners in usage of co-op and placement of local advertising. Financial accountability for $200,000 for distribution co-op and marketing fundsExceeded company standards for Excellence in Customer Service while respecting 3rd party distribution differences.Initiated new markets for AT&T Wireless including Southern Arizona and AlbuquerqueFacilitated close ties with manufacturer representatives and points of distribution to maximize relationships to benefit AT&T.Responsible for annual budget goals and national directives by AT&TRetail Store Manager AT&T WirelessHired and trained new retail sales staff including store manager for AT&T Wireless in initiation of new market in Tucson.Opened 3 corporate retail stores in advance of corporate launch in new marketHired and trained direct/business to business sales force.Implemented all new marketing and merchandising per corporate standards and improved when necessary.Facilitated on-going training for retail sales staff with monthly meetings as well as product and marketing updates as needed.Exceeded sales projections for new market.