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Palm Springs, California, United States

* Perform micropropagation of cannabis strains, dissecting and transferring plantlets under aseptic conditions.* Prepare culture media.* Screen for disease and contamination and monitor growth.

Los Angeles, California, United States

* Managed intake of patient communications for a cannabis delivery service.* Investigated and resolve questions and complaints, and distribute information across departments to facilitate speedy and accurate order completion.* Referred products based on patients' needs and desired effects.* Updated and managed patient account information, while intercepting duplicate accounts and promo / referral credit abuse.* Stayed abreast of relevant cannabis laws and developments, and enforce policies that protect courier safety.

Los Angeles, California, United States

* Defended the collective bargaining agreements (CBA) of 600+ union cannabis, grocery, retail and pharmacy workers.* Investigated grievances on behalf of member workers. Negotiated on behalf of members' grievances with company management, preparing cases for arbitration when necessary. * Facilitated contract negotiations of 10+ CBAs between recreational retail cannabis facilities and the Union Local.* Successfully executed unionization campaigns of 5 cannabis facilities.* Generated data via worker surveys, interviews, and site observation that would inform the development of the first cannabis-specific Cal/OSHA training. Completed Cal/OSHA-30 authorization and conducted regular safety walks at union facilities.* Developed and presented trainings on workplace safety, workers’ rights and union benefits, union stewardship, and LA cannabis industry updates.

Los Angeles

* Maintained accurate reports of payroll, daily overs/shorts, and pay-outs.* Balanced cash daily and distributed throughout the store while following strict cash handling policy.* Tracked labor, initiated payroll weekly, and corrected payroll errors.* Served as my store's Shop Steward, aiding the in defense of our union contract and acting as a reference and advocate for my co-workers.

Concord, Nh

* Assisted customers with purchases, processed returns, and helped customers order commissions from the craftspeople.* Managed store inventory and balanced books daily.

Concord, Nh

* Organized and executed field operations in NH's greater capital region on behalf of Sen. Shaheen, Gov. Hassan, and Rep. Kuster in the 2014 midterm election, and assisted the campaigns of other progressive candidates running for local offices.* Recruited and managed a team of volunteers, with a focus on building leadership. Organized regular volunteer events such as phone banks, canvasses, trainings, and surrogate events.

Concord, Nh

* Represented the Planned Parenthood Action Fund in a door-to-door campaign to inform voters about pro-choice candidates running for local offices in NH.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Sociology

Minors: Women's Studies, Political Science

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities