Michael Bostarr Email & Phone Number

Long Beach, CA, US

Sacramento, CA, US

Working to develop innovative products for two of the most respected brands in cannabis.

I join your team, act as an internal consultant/coach, and drive results quickly. Clients:- Connected/Alien Labs- Blackleaf- Happy Cabbage Analytics- South Shore Buds - Meadow- Grassdoor - Dozens of individuals who wanted to achieve more in their professional and personal life.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Key focuses include:- Recruiting, engaging, and retaining high quality members of the board. - Continuous efforts around fundraising- Developing and strengthen partnerships with organizations targeting similar populations.- Deepening alumni engagement - Providing support and guidance for the professional staff.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Furthering my engagement with the organization. After serving on the board for 4+ years, I'm excited to be playing an even more active role. My focuses are on driving revenue to the organization during "off weeks" of camp, recruiting and retaining new members to the board, and providing mentorship to current student volunteers.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Provide support to the staff and volunteers to further the mission of UCLA UniCamp.

Las Vegas, NV, US

Helping James and the Blackleaf team develop new products and drive revenue growth.

Long Beach, California, US

Working with the team to bring fire weed at fire prices to as many people as possible. #WFTP

San Francisco, CA, US

Stepping into a deeper layer of the Cabbage! Working with the HCA team to develop tactics and implement strategies to improve growth operations.

San Francisco, CA, US

Supporting Andrew and the HCA team on growth, revenue, and product strategies.

Commerce, California, US

Working with brand partners to maximize exposure to customers and increase sales on Grassdoor.com.

Commerce, California, US

Helping brands connect with consumers by helping build out the DTC and retail departments within Grassdoor.

San Francisco, CA, US

SPARC exists to be a positive, guiding light for our industry, communities, patients and customers.SPARC is a long-trusted source for the highest quality cannabis. Our cannabis products are sustainably grown on our Sonoma County estate in fully organic, biodynamic fields using only natural sunlight. SPARC began in 1998 as a trailblazer in medical cannabis.

Richmond, California, US

Kin Slips are compact, portable, and quick to dissolve under your tongue delivering a precise dose. Our carefully crafted blends of cannabinoids, terpenes and natural ingredients are formulated for positive effects on lifestyle and health. 100% natural and plant based with an overall great taste.

San Francisco, California, US

Learn. Grow. Network... Get Inspired!California has a unique community of thoughtful, progressive, and entrepreneurial leaders shaping the future of cannabis. This inaugural event was a platform to come together as a community, and make it the best it can be. Developed content and marketing strategy to bring in $100,000+ in revenue and 350+ attendees.

Envisioned, organized, and actualized multiple events drawing 60+ in attendance - Omakase Sushi with the Herbal Chef, A Senior's Guide to Cannabis, Self - Love Saturdays, BNB Launch Parties, Dim Sum + Dabs, Fried Chicken + Dabs, and weekend Vendor Showcases. Increased social media presence by 20% through consistent content, cross-promotional branding, and.

• Transformed human resource department to California Labor Requirements protecting company from more than $500,000 in potential damages
• Supervised transition of external marketing agency to form in house team, saving $12,000 while increasing production speed
• Kick started community engagement and philanthropy efforts, including media campaigns reaching 440,000 people

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Oversaw 425+ UCLA students and alumni volunteers’ fundraising of $290,000 to provide seven weeklong camp resident camp sessions, serving 1200+ at risk Los Angeles youth annually
• Revamped 80 year old tradition to address current social issues creating opportunity for collaboration with local organizations
• Developed partnerships on and off campus with ASUCLA, USAC, UCLA Recreation, UCLA Homecoming, UCLA Community School, UCLA SAA, UCLA Greek Life, Children’s’ Hospital LA, Project Grad LA, and Sport Chalet, resulting in.
• Foster collaboration between partners and students to develop custom programs and increase revenue by 200% per session

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Increased access to sailing for more than 400 camp participants though successful implementation of the STEM to Stern
• Supervised, motivated, and trained 8 UCLA S.A.I.L. Advisors and 35 high school STEM to Stern students.
• Trained 100 hours, providing experiential learning and leadership development to at-risk youth in a resident camp experience

• Elected representative of 28,000 UCLA undergraduates managing a $4 million budget
• Served on a council of 13 elected officials responsible for 700 members of student government and 2,500 volunteers
• Established $100,000 endowment and successfully campaigned for referendum to increase financial stability
• Interviewed and approved 75 students to various campus positions responsible for developing and implementing campus policies and processes and for managing and allocating budgets totaling $150 million
• Managed 30 highly qualified staff members to complete multiple year-long initiatives, such as Westwood Live, Bruin Confidential, and other innovative programs promoting school unity and pride, reaching more than 2,500.

• Communicated student needs to Vice Chancellors and other key administrators as only student delegate to Transportation Student Advisory Board (TSAB), Wooden Center Board of Governors, and Campus Facilities Coordinating.
• Chaired The Green Initiative Fund, managing and delegating $400,000 budget to fund student-initiated sustainability projects

• Successfully developed interpersonal relations, acting as a liaison between PAC and 180 student participants by surpassing weekly committee duties through consistent communication, encouragement, and cause education
• Exuded positivity and strength for 26 hours and supported the efforts of 3,000 participants to raise $450,000, the largest student philanthropy on the West Coast.

Mba, Entrepreneurship + Leadership Development

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Spanish And Linguistics