As Primary Consultant at Alchemy Academy, I help cannabis producers overcome extraction roadblocks, implement best practices, and stay abreast of both state and federal regulations.I provide confidential extraction consulting to major hemp processors, recreational cannabis extractors, and small-scale medical cannabis producers.My expertise in the field also allows me to select, acquire, install, operate, and assist in the certification of new, and/or refurbished botanical extraction equipment.Due to my experience with cGMP, GLP, and ISO frameworks, I can select and implement equipment solutions that stay compliant with regulations and best practices.By promoting ongoing operational improvements during limited-term extraction process consultation agreements, I help my clients realize sustainable revenue growth.I accomplish my objectives by implementing new systems and production processes or improving systems and processes that are already in place.KEY SKILLS: Comprehensive Extraction Consulting | Extract Purity Enhancement | Extraction Equipment Expertise | Production Process Automation | Extraction Facility Optimization

Glacier Extracts provides Separation and White Label Services with aLocal Focus. Housing a full suite of state-of-the-artprocessing equipment, as well as being supplied withancillary and consumables supplies through sistercompany (Alchemy Academy consulting),Glacier Extracts is well prepared to handle the needs ofsmall and medium-scale Montana Hemp producers.

As a Consultant for Vitality Natural Health, I designed the post-processing systems, and overcome an initial reluctance to documentation. Thus putting in place the protocols necessary to enable industrial-scale production of CBD Isolate. Through intense planning, designing, construction, and training, sustainable results were achieved. In six months time, the program had all functions necessary for the fresh staff to achieve autonomous production. This enabled the company to go public on the Canadian stock exchange.Key

I took over the duties performed by two consultants previously as Extraction Specialist at Advanced Extraction. I helped this company overcome a roadblock in the production of its key product. I did this by systematically improving both up- and down-stream processes here. These improvements also enabled better checks for product degradation and other quality control issues. Furthermore, I enabled the scaling of production by sourcing and setting up new extraction equipment. Of which I also oversaw all maintenance activities. Another contribution here was creating and documenting SOPs for all major workflows and ensuring a culture of continuous improvement. Key

As a Distillation Technician here, I produced high-quality cannabis distillates by operating multiple short-path distillation units. As a result, I was able to achieve ~100% potency for THC distillates. I sampled the final product for analysis using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography.Key

As an Extraction Sensei, I directed the operation of the solvent-less department. I improved the processes for existing products and enabled the successful launch of a brand-new, extensively marketed "hash rosin". In addition to this, I boosted staff productivity and performance through education and training sessions. Key

As a cook for these two institutions, I increased efficiency by taking the initiative to improve kitchen processes. This enabled me to meet the demands of a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. I achieved the ServSafe certification here by adhering to all food safety and food handling best practices. I upheld stringent food safety standards while overseeing and managing food catering. I ensured raw material was handled masterfully and prepared food in accordance with all policies. Key

As Trim Crew Supervisor, I streamlined post-process and post-harvest development. Overseeing the product cultivation and trim crew operations here I improved byproduct utilization, developing a viable product, from what was previously thought to be waste material. As Extraction Specialist I produced high-quality solvent-less concentrates derived from hand-trimmed post-harvest residuals. These full melt hashes were sold both in-store and wholesale to dispensaries in Colorado. Key

As a Private Consultant, I designed and supported the construction of an optimized cultivation facility. I also helped these new business owners, develop and implement excellent cultivation procedures for cloning, transplanting, and harvesting marijuana for medical purposes.Key

As a Sales & Support Technician, I installed and oversaw hydroponic coral reef cultivation systems, ensuring health, growth, and system sterility.Key