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Bend, Or, Us

Bend, Oregon, United States

Simplify decision making across the supply chain.

San Jose, California, United States

Reconcile Metrc track and trace accounts for Cultivation, Distribution and Retail licenses. ERP implementation: setup, work flow creation, data imports, company training.Review, revise and create department documentation including SOP's, Data Logs, Inventory, Waste Management Plan, and Hazard Communications.Post-Harvest supervision, including: drying, curing, trimming, storage and lab testing.Manage relationships with supplies, equipment and facilities vendors.Schedule facilities maintenance and negotiate contracts for work proposals.Submit weekly reports to Senior Leadership team.Review DCC rules and regulations to maintain department compliance.Project Management: Oversee and Direct Phases of cultivation department projects

Bend, Oregon, United States

smokeIA.com

San Jose, California, United States

Plant Care: watering, pruning, trellising, daily health and pest assessments, harvesting, light and HVAC programmingMaintenance: HVAC monitoring and troubleshootingProcessing: Oversight of drying, curing, and processing of plants before packaging

San Francisco Bay Area

Managed the full sales cycle: prospecting, appointment-setting, qualifying, pitching, closing, developing relationshipsInteract with a diverse range of cannabis operators with different backgrounds and beliefs; including, dispensary owners and purchasing managers, cultivators, and manufacturers; small businesses and large vertically integrated companies Simplify the complexities of wholesale cannabis tradeInform the product teams on the highest-impact features requested through customer interactions Represent the company at industry events

Olympia, Wa

Business DevelopmentImplemented strategies to increase daily sample intakes by attracting new clients and retaining current client base: Client referral program, Site visits with Lab Director, Company presence at industry events and conferences (Lemon Haze and CannaCon), Pricing specials including Prepay and Bulk Fall Harvest RatesDeveloped initiatives that enhanced the company’s environmental core values: Participation in Green Power Program, Use of biodegradable lab sample containers; negotiated a contract to decrease per unit cost of lab sample containers (Previous Cost: $.15/unit, New Cost: $.04/unit)MarketingDesigned a new company website (tnwlab.com); redesigned company logo, business cards, client referral cards, event marketing materials, and lab sample containersUtilized MailChimp to improve communication with clientsIssued client survey to learn about industry pain points and areas for improvementPartnered with industry groups and associations to increase brand awarenessTransportationCoordinate daily sample pick-up schedule with clients and couriers; increased sales for lowest performing routesScheduled/Recorded vehicle maintenance and usage informationDeveloped “Cost Per Route” spreadsheet; Researched and recommended new vehicle purchase to decrease transportation costs (Decreased costs by $1,000+/month)

San Diego County

Extensive customer service interaction in fast-paced customer driven environment. Able to maintain calm demeanor in high-stress environment.Membership responsibilities:-Develop and implement membership strategies that support recruitment of new members and retention of existing members; 25,000+ current members. -Create and foster a member-focused working environment.-Conduct facility tours.-First line customer service representative for all membership related issues/concerns/questions.-Military Outreach Liaison.-Develop marketing strategy to attract and retain corporate memberships. Recent corporate members: Westin Hotel and NASCO/General Dynamics.-Attend monthly County Membership Directors meetings.Management/Human Resources:-Recruit, hire, and train full-time, part-time and volunteer team members-Prepare and administer annual staff reviews and performance improvement plans & coaching.-Assist employees with career development. -Facilitate quarterly group training sessions: customer service, safety, policy & procedure changes, price structure changes.-Lead quarterly staff meetings & team building activities.Financial Responsibilities:-Accurate invoicing of membership and facility fees.-Responsible for the final processing of membership contracts, drop & change of status forms.-Oversee subsidized membership program. Interview families and review personal financial records to determine eligibility. -Negotiate, create and maintain facility usage agreements with organizations: Toussaint Academy, TRACE, Kearney High School special ed, San Diego Youth Works, Greystar Property Management and Towards Maximum Independence.-Team leader for Annual Support Campaign (community outreach fundraising). 2013 team of 5 members raised $10,000; Exceeded department goal of $40,000 in 2015, personally raised $3,500.

Greater San Diego Area

Understanding the importance of developing meaningful and honest relationships with our members and the community. Generating membership sales and striving for retention through customer service management.Educating our members and the community about our efforts in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.Raising awareness about our membership assistance scholarship opportunities.Assistant to Membership Department Head

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Entrepreneurial Studies concentration; Awarded Top Communicator

Associate Of Science - As, Business Administration And Management, General