Chad William Klonsky Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles, California, United States

Cannabis retail manager overseeing sales and operations at two Cookies dispensaries; San Bernardino and Brentwood simultaneously. The first is a volume model focusing on high foot traffic and stringent inventory control, while the second is a boutique curated customer experience, a first for the Cookies brand of dispensaries and a 2022 NSO.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Developed and executed sales and marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive sales.••• Worked with the ownership and executive leadership to develop new product lines and expand into new markets.• Doubled the amount of active accounts month over month resulting in a 6x revenue increase during my first quarter.• Tracked and analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities.• Presented sales and marketing plans to the ownership and executive leadership.

Los Angeles, California

• Developed and executed sales and marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive sales.• Worked with the ownership and executive leadership to develop new product lines and expand into new markets.• Managed a team of sales representatives and marketing professionals.• Tracked and analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities.• Presented sales and marketing plans to the ownership and executive leadership.

Santiago, Chile

• Experienced Director of Operations and Finance with a proven track record of success in the hospitality industry.• Expertise in all aspects of restaurant operations, including menu development, cost control, and staff management.• Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop and manage budgets, forecast revenues and expenses, and identify and mitigate risks.• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire staff, build relationships with clients and partners, and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.• Passionate about the hospitality industry and committed to providing excellent customer service.

Santiago, Chile

•Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.•Managed all aspects of a project from design to construction to completion.•Negotiated contracts with clients and partners, which resulted in new projects and brand alliances in the food and beverage industry.•Enhanced the company's clientele and marketability by utilizing a superior work ethic, established contacts, and knowledge of local tastes and preferences.•Proactively identified and anticipated client and prospective client needs, and developed appropriate and suitable solutions.

Santiago, Chile

• Created restaurant menu selections and price points, analyzing costs and revenues to cover projected expenses.• Forecasted revenues and expenses for first 12 months of operations, identifying required capital reserves and period of break even.• Met and discussed future restaurant plans with hotel operations team and owner representative.• Established initial inventory for both menu and beverage items through multiple distributors and purveyors.• Hired and onboarded staff, including interviewing and training.• Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements, and instilling accountability while leading by example.• Provided coaching and counseling for staff as needed, developing an efficient and respectful team.• Achieved opening year sales targets through the management of controllable costs such as reducing unnecessary overtime and inventory waste.

B.A., Economics

Trained to critically and objectively analyze issues related to the economy, business, public policy and society.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Senior Leadership