Certified with distinction by Dr. Elaine Ingham’s SoilFoodWeb School Sample and analyze by microscope living soil beds and compostAuthor of SOPs for soil analysis – chemical and biological, bed turnover, composting, sustainabilityDesign, set up, maintenance, and harvest of:Fermentations for vegetative and flower phase of plant cycleBokashi fermentation for top dress feedingsCompost hoops, piles, and bed amendingLeads Sustainability effort for compost

Life Organics Inc is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivation, processing, and distribution company. Our mission is to provide patients and consumers with high-quality plant-based medicine via organic cultivation and extraction. We use living soil and monitor our soilfoodweb to provide bottle-free nutrients that support our plants throughout their lifecycle. Our natural/native farming practice turn cultivation and processing waste into compost, while brewing our own teas and ferments. Life Organics produces high-grade botanical extractions and concentrations, along with unique blends and formulations. Our organic extractions and concentrates are then utilized in a variety of products. Our expertise in soil biology and plant-based growth formulas consistently produce the highest quality organic medicinal cannabis products in Central OK.Experienced in design, build out, start up, training and managing laboratory operations for processing hemp and cannabis into medical productsManage day-to-day laboratory operations in a regulated, compliant environment. In addition to lab management and product formulation, oversee a variety of production units for finished goods such as blending, mixing, filling, labeling, packaging, and distributionOperate and maintain 20L Short Path Distillation rig for production of high-quality concentrated cannabinoidsAuthor of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cultivation, harvest-to-trim, extraction, post-process, evaporation, distillation, vacuum pump maintenancePerform ethanol-based extraction as well as required post-processing Develop and maintain extraction operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing company policies and SOPsTrain staff on the setup, safe use of, cleaning, and shutdown procedures for the extraction lab Experience in R&D and product formulation for a wide variety of products: edibles, vape carts, tinctures, topicalsSet schedules and manage employees ensuring high-quality yields

Oreganic Industries is a vertically integrated hemp cultivation, processing, and distribution company. Our extraction lab fuses the latest techniques with a forward-thinking scientific approach. Born out of an appreciation for the medicinal properties of hemp, Oreganic Industries offers high-grade botanical extraction and concentration, along with custom formulating and white labeling. Our inspiration, expertise and quality hemp come through the ideal climatic and wild region of Southern Oregon.Director of Laboratory – Extraction and Product Formulation. (10/2018 – 02/2021)Experienced in design, build out, start up, training and managing laboratory operations for processing hemp for CBD products.Managed day-to-day laboratory operations in a regulated, compliant environment. In addition to lab management and product formulation, oversee a variety of production units for finished goods such as filling, labeling, packaging, and distribution.Managed daily extraction operation of 150-gallon centrifuge for ethanol extraction of hemp from field totes- 1700lbs in one day, averaged 800-1000lbs of biomass dailyOperated and managed Falling Film Evaporator (FFE) as final step in winterized crude oil production- 200-gallon ethanol extracts were scrubbed, winterized, and filtered into FFE, average output of 10-15kg crude oilOperated and maintained 20L Short Path Distillation rig for production of high-quality concentrated cannabinoidsTrain staff on the setup, safe use of, cleaning, and shutdown procedures for the extraction lab Experience with formulation/R&D of a wide variety of product lines, including vape pens, tinctures, and gel capsulesDevelop and maintain extraction operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational policies and SOPs Perform ethanol-based extraction as well as required post-processing Set schedules and manage employees ensuring high-quality yields

Compliance to Performance division of Underwriters Laboratories dedicated to safety, quality and performance. Working with emerging life science companies to establish large pharmaceutical companies to ensure regulatory compliance through consultative professional services, as well as software-based tools. Develop Southern California strategic and tactical plans to acquire new businessWork with Customer Development team to build outbound effort to increase new leads Initiate engagement with clients and leads to expand and establish new projects and tool development

The R&D Solutions division of Elsevier provides data, content, and tools to enable more informed decisions earlier across the drug development pipeline. As part of the Global Key Accounts team of Elsevier Life Sciences, we work specifically in the biomedical field focused on the top 20 large pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The position requires working knowledge of a variety of life science tools and data for discovery optimization and risk mitigation, as well as the ability to discuss R&D challenges with diverse groups and communicate solutions.- Build relationships and networks at key accounts across discovery, clinical, and post-market- Communicate and provide solutions to challenges faced by different departments- Work within a highly matrixed organization on a global team

Develop and implement online and on-campus courses in Biotechnology Program:- Introduction to Biotechnology- Introduction to Genomics, Proteomics, and BioinformaticsCertified e-Instructor through Northeastern University; utilizing Blackboard platform

Acumenta Biotech is an early stage start-up producing Literature Lab, the first automated publication-mining platform for gene and protein lists. The platform is utilized by bench scientists, core facilities, education labs, as well as diagnostic, biotech, and pharma commercial organizations.

Hycult Biotech Inc. – US subsidiary for Hycult Biotech BV which is based in The Netherlands.Hycult Biotech is a life sciences reagent company that designs, develops, produces, and markets antibodies and immunoassays in the field of innate immunity for research and diagnostic use.Technical sales and support:Increased customer base from <50 to over 500 unique accounts in first two years.Secured standing orders for two key products to major pharmaceutical company and an emerging diagnostics company Analyzed sales and customer data for conversion opportunities involving bulks and multi kitsDesigned and implemented lead generation programs for key products through grant databasesImplemented sales plans such as data mining from publications for pharma, biotech, and diagnostic leadsEstablished Tech sales/support database and CRM SOPsMarketing:Managed marketing and travel budgetDevelopment and execution of strategic marketing plan for innate immunity immunoassays - Special focus on North America & Latin America, including distributor search & evaluation- Technical application marketing, Promotions, Tradeshows, Email blastsBusiness strategy: Key presenter & contributor at the annual strategic review meeting at Hycult headquarters in The NetherlandsBudget management, forecasting, developed & analyzed quarterly business reports, identified risks and opportunitiesMonitored global sales & industry trends, competition, promotional effectiveness, and recommend changesOperations Management:P/L responsibilitiesDesigned and implemented technical sales & customer service training for 3 direct reportsAuthorship and optimization of SOPs

Percorso Life Sciences is a consultative support and implementation organization, which specializes in providing expert strategic, business, operational, and tactical execution to Life Science tools and services providers who look to enter the North American life science market.Marketing Manager: design, implementation and assessment of marketing strategies and campaigns. Authorship of scientific marketing materials. Tradeshow selection, awareness strategy, and execution under budget limitations.Business Development: valuation of companies and technology for development under Percorso Life Sciences, LLC managing and marketing umbrella. Evaluation of company performance and recommendation of strategic changes given financial performance.Tactical Strategy and Technical Scientist: Devise technical workflows and market strategy for life science businesses. Authored and implemented sales & customer service training for 3 direct reports

Cell Sciences is a provider of premium biochemical reagents including antibodies, proteins, peptides, and receptors―as well as immunoassay (ELISA) kits, tissues, fluids, and lysates. We provide products for human, non-human primate, and small and large animal model research projects across the globe. Addressed 100% of tech support questions, increased output of tech support for the company, replaced role of 3 previous technical support repsDoubled key accounts within first 4 months on the job through KOL contacts, exemplary knowledge, and communication improvementsProduct database architecture design, implementation, and managementLab/Quality control manager and Shipping & Receiving manager; Developed and documented SOPs

Supervised and trained a large teaching fellow staff. Liaison between instructional staff and laboratory support group. Development of new innovative teaching materials.