Michael Dees Email & Phone Number

Denver, CO, US

Colorado, United States

Denver, CO

• Cannabis Operations Consultant Current Projects:
• Create Operations Director role to oversee all aspects of multiple grows, wholesale sales, dispensary operations, and MIP. Oversee and manage a staff of 35. Assist ownership in management training, Human Resources.
• Full MIP Build-out (hydrocarbon). Advising on all aspects of licensing, leadership/management training, SOP development, staffing, production schedule, sourcing, capital outlay, brand development, compliance, and go-to.
• New Brand/start-up- Advising on business plan/capital outlay, all aspects of production, staffing, compliance, and product development. Create Sourcing/QC program to scale with growth and inevitable market volatility

Denver, Colorado, United States

-Lead all sales and marketing initiatives for Indico, a premier indoor Cannabis cultivation-Lead all aspects of new product development and launch strategy-Develop order fulfillment and logistics procedures to scale quickly

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Category Manager- Flower 4/20-5/21
• Oversaw all flower purchasing for the 23 Schwazze locations (1200lbs/week) and maintained farmer relationships to drive lower cogs and increase revenue.
• Set Pricing, improved margins by 12% and implemented an educational program to educate 450 budtenders on potency, terpenes, bud structure, etc.
• Was POC for stores during acquisitions to maintain inventory, consistent pricing, margins, and revenue goals while onboarding to our ERP and POS systems.Category Manager- CPG 5/21-5/22
• Oversaw all CPG purchasing, managed product life cycles, set pricing, ensured proper cog reductions/margin increases in all categories to drive revenue
• Meet with all stores weekly to monitor inventory, promo efficacy, customer feedback and serve as product SME for all staff

Denver, CO

• Hired, trained, supervised, and mentored six managers, staff of 48 full-time, and 10-15 additional daily temp staff across the production, sourcing, and lab teams
• Developed and communicated new operations and staffing processes and SOPs to our partner states and executive team to maintain nationwide brand cohesiveness.
• Forecast and tracked all packaging needed across all product lines within flower and vape.As Sourcing Director
• Planned and developed monthly strain selection process with quantifiable metrics to allow sourcing to scale with triple digit sales growth while maintaining appropriate quality control standards
• Scheduled and conducted monthly on-site grow tours, farmer/vendor relations, and QC/compliance checks at our 30+ partner grows and also all prospective grows to support brand standards for full flower, popcorn (joint.

Denver, CO

• Supervised staff of 25; managed payroll; hired/trained/let go; conducted staff reviews; managed schedule for multiple shifts with extraction/production from 6am-8pm daily, deliveries Mon-Fri
• Prepared weekly report for ownership regarding sales, planned trim purchases, labor/equipment needs, receivables, and production goals; assisted with supervision of 5000sqft MIP build-out and equipment
• Created sales strategy and led sales team on tracking receivables, social media strategy, negotiating processing agreements, mentored on goals; approved marketing/branding materials; increased monthly sales average.
• Created and implemented data collection processes at all junctures of production cycle with immediate improvement in quality, efficiency, and minimizing errors
• Oversaw trim budget/vendor relations to maximize aesthetics/yield and maintain consistent quality to keep within approved profit margins
• Created extraction, finishing, and packaging SOPs to maintain quality and compliance

Denver, CO

• Provided excellent customer service; product knowledge; cash-handling
• Assisted with daily inventory control; compliance; coordinated sample feedback

KY, MO, AZ

• Handled daily operations including student inquiries, FFL management, scheduling, facilities management/insurance, inventory/class supplies, billing, and coordinating web design
• Assisted in staff training and developing curriculum for POST for handgun, carbine, precision rifle, tactical medicine, and combatives
• Developed/taught bi-weekly handgun course with 100% completion covering all aspects of the handgun platform: fundamentals through unconventional positions, multiple threats, low-light
• Taught weekly private lessons on handgun and shotgun fundamentals with individuals and families to instill proper fundamentals, safe storage of weapons, and best practices for home and personal defense

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Operations Manager
• Managed daily operations including student and government inquiries; scheduling; staffing for courses and private instruction for multiple ranges; staff training; curriculum development for new carbine and handgun.
• Assisted with product design, weapon system, and ammunition development for government clients seeking the most efficient ballistic solution to real world problemsInstructor
• Lead instructor for POST approved Sniper Instructor Development course for LEO, Military and Gov’t clients
• Secondary instructor for basic, intermediate, and advanced sniper and warfighter courses which were Dept of Defense only; assisted in handgun, carbine, and 40mm training