Responsible for the opening of all 5 Missouri locations to include planning and coordination activities, hiring, training, grand opening promotions and implementation of all start-up activities. planned and implemented pos software transition, engaged with enlighten to implement in-store digital menus, writing and review of standard operating procedures, creating budgets and establishing relevant key performance indicators. Established relationships with banks, couriers, medicated product vendors. Created retail pricing structures and led cannabis product purchasing efforts. supervised the training, purchasing and store development departments as well as the day to day operations of all retail dispensary locations. Responsible for the safe, secure, compliant and profitable, day to day operations of all company dispensaries, e-commerce and delivery services, including all cash and inventory controls. Lead and contribute to strategic company decisions, including data-driven, quantitative analysis to inform allocations of financial, personnel and other resources. External relations. Pursue the companies interests vis-a’-vis various stakeholders, such as neighbors, community groups, local and state government officials and the media. Oversee all efforts for lobbying and public relations. Assure compliance with all applicable government regulations and assure accountability for same among staff, including sanitation, security, workplace safety, confidentiality, and seed to sale software requirements. Lead, organize and oversee all aspects of the employee life cycle including recruiting, interviewing, training and performance management. Contribute to retail and delivery related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and ensure that the most up to date thinking is integrated into training and operational improvements.

Responsible for the safe, secure, compliant and profitable, day to day operations of all company dispensaries, e-commerce and delivery services, including all cash and inventory controls. Lead and contribute to strategic company decisions, including data-driven, quantitative analysis to inform allocations of financial, personnel and other resources. External relations. Pursue the companies interests vis-a’-vis various stakeholders, such as neighbors, community groups, local and state government officials and the media. Oversee all efforts for lobbying and public relations. Assure compliance with all applicable government regulations and assure accountability for same among staff, including sanitation, security, workplace safety, confidentiality, and seed to sale software requirements. Lead, organize and oversee all aspects of the employee life cycle including recruiting, interviewing, training and performance management. Contribute to retail and delivery related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and ensure that the most up to date thinking is integrated into training and operational improvements. Opened four retail cannabis units in Massachusetts and Maryland.

Responsible for the safe, secure, compliant and profitable, day to day operations of all company dispensaries, e-commerce and delivery services, including all cash and inventory controls. Lead and contribute to strategic company decisions, including data-driven, quantitative analysis to inform allocations of financial, personnel and other resources. External relations. Pursue the companies interests vis-a’-vis various stakeholders, such as neighbors, community groups, local and state government officials and the media. Oversee all efforts for lobbying and public relations. Assure compliance with all applicable government regulations and assure accountability for same among staff, including sanitation, security, workplace safety, confidentiality, and seed to sale software requirements. Lead, organize and oversee all aspects of the employee life cycle including recruiting, interviewing, training and performance management. Contribute to retail and delivery related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and ensure that the most up to date thinking is integrated into training and operational improvements. Opened four retail cannabis units in Massachusetts and Maryland.

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Responsible for day to day operations of 11 retail units. Accountable for meeting sales budgets, operating within budgeted payroll parameters, recruiting, hiring, training and maintaining the very best talent, all human resources functions, new store planning and implementation. Responsible for supervising 11 Managers and store teams and driving these teams to successful results.

Responsible for managing and growing Major Accounts pursuant to business to business sales of hardware, software, managed services and IT services and solutions. Development of new clientele, cold-calling, appointment setting, Communicating and Presenting to the C-Level. Successfully uncovered leads, marketed and sold to the legal and healthcare verticals, manufacturing concerns, banking and financial services organizations, environmental solutions providers, marketing and advertising firms and production/print for pay locations.•Achieved $350,000.00 in sales in just my first two months managing accounts.•Achieved $550,000.00 in sales in just my first five months of managing accounts.•Developed new sales leads, conducted client research, identified decision-makers and won appointments.•Territory encompassed Allegheny, Washington, Butler, Greene, Westmoreland Counties in PA.

Communicated company vision and direction while executing training and accountability protocols to support initiatives of retail jeweler with 330 store locations, 2,600 employees, and $350 million in annual sales.Provided inspirational, goal-oriented talent management by recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and leading top-performing team members. Coordinated, directed, and supervised nationwide team of three Zone Sales Vice Presidents and 23 Regional Supervisors. Monitored, evaluated, and communicated daily with leadership team regarding goals, expectations, strategy, planning, results, and accountability. Tracked and maintained documents for staff coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions. Created process flows and action steps in SmartDraw for implementation of new initiatives. Contributed to development of semiannual training and informational meetings for Regional Supervisors and Store Managers. Wrote and delivered dynamic materials in PowerPoint and other media. Presented sales and training information to entire enterprise via email, video, and additional vehicles. Compiled and evaluated performance documents including profit and loss (P&L) statements.Selected Accomplishments:•Substantially improved team performance by designing reward and incentive programs while clearly and consistently communicating expectations and results.•Developed follow-up protocols that increased organizational efficiency and execution to 95%.•Key player in opening over 40 retail outlets and establishing Fred Meyer as one of the fastest growing companies in the retail jewelry business.•Personally created policy and training documents utilized in company procedure manuals.

Simultaneously supervised 12-17 Retail Jewelry Units in the field. Held full responsibility for establishing and achieving sales targets and recruiting, hiring, training, and maintaining exceptionally talented team members. Regularly coached, motivated, and counseled associates on performance and developed SMART action plans for improvement. Executed set-up and opening of more than 40 new retail locations while monitoring all facets of daily operations and performance management.Selected Accomplishments:•Received Regional Supervisor of the Year awards in ’09 and ’11.•Earned promotion to Vice President of Sales & Training.