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➢ Founded and scaled a new company dedicated to introducing optimized 3PL models within the regulated cannabis distribution marketing; developed a novel business model that streamlined supply chain and distribution ➢ Secured $MM in new business within a venture focused on business development and third-party logistics (3PL) solutions, identifying and capitalizing on untapped opportunities➢ Adapted proven business models into an emerging and immature market, emphasizing growth and profitability with supply chain improvements, opportunity identification, and operational improvements➢ Conceptualized and led the development of novel software to consolidate shipments by licensed cannabis transporters across major shipping routes, offering growing operations with potential cost savings from greater shipping efficiency➢ Prospected and developed a partnership with an eCommerce business during migration to a wholesale subscription model, providing strategic insights and guidance on inventory optimization, sales strategies, and transportation➢ Generated substantial sales while taking charge of all aspects of business development, strategic planning, product and service development, and competitive market analysis ➢ Identified new opportunities while achieving growth and profitability targets with profitable business models that addressed an unmet market need

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

➢ Established and negotiated multiple strategic business partnerships on behalf of a cannabis grower seeking to expand business operations, enabling the company to scale bulk production in the double-digits➢ Built, nurtured, and maintained key relationships with potential partners to identify needs and negotiate agreements favorable to both parties

➢ Launched a real estate-focused venture tapping into CA’s dynamic legal cannabis market, providing multiple partnering operators with unique business solutions, creative growth strategies, and deal-structuring support➢ Negotiated with a Santa Barbara property owner to host a cannabis-grower tenant, positioning this client to become one of the largest licensed cannabis farms with significant multi-million-dollar first-year revenue, leading to a successful exit ➢ Leveraged real estate, management, and business development expertise to create a new model that enabled investors to maximize ROI on growing operations within the confines of State, Federal, and Municipal regulations➢ Performed extensive due diligence and feasibility studies on each opportunity, verifying legal and operational success➢ Empowered grower operations with business insights and tools from traditional businesses that maximized profits, including the development of a first-ever proforma to optimize cultivation-per-square-foot ➢ Led contract negotiations and brokered deals between property owners and potential operators, resulting in favorable win-win contract terms beneficial to both parties ➢ Introduced traditional business data analysis to the immature cannabis industry, including the development of a proforma to calculate cultivation and value per square foot of grow operation space ➢ Developed and implemented sound business strategies to ensure the long-term financial viability and growth of the company, considering California's emerging legal cannabis market's unique challenges and opportunities

Cairo, Eg

➢ Directed a team of Property Managers, Construction Managers, and support staff while providing strategic leadership throughout all phases of ongoing projects and operations to meet all deadlines and financial targets ➢ Established and led the construction management division; advised property owners on high-ROI improvements for each property and oversaw end-to-end renovations of newly acquired properties➢ Scaled property management division to hundreds of units, increasing total portfolio value significantly over a short time span ➢ Successfully repositioned a multi-unit building in less than one year via lease buyouts/relocation of low-paying tenants, full renovation of units, and lease agreement negotiation with a student housing program at a higher rental rate; prepared this property for sale and refinance at more than double original purchase price in less than three years➢ Communicated directly with owners, providing insight and guidance on the highest ROI improvements ➢ Managed multiple construction projects from start-to-finish while navigating the complexities of the LA real estate market, zoning and permitting matters, financials, and profitable investments