- Pioneered large-scale pre-roll manufacturing in the medical, recreational cannabis, and national hemp markets as the industry’s first and longest-operating service provider- Developed and implemented the foundational framework for the company’s operations, including comprehensive business and financial models, product & service offerings, pricing strategies, infrastructure, and workflow systems- Created a B2B product and service portfolio for nationwide clients, that included white-label/private label offerings, contract manufacturing, co-packing / tolling, wholesaling, brokering and consulting services- Developed *patent-pending technologies and automated pre-roll manufacturing equipment (*U.S., Canada, and Mexico), delivering the highest quality products on the market.- Led corporate strategy for the manufacturing of millions of cannabis and industrial hemp products for top brands, farms and celebrities- Selected as Canopy Growth Corporation’s preferred U.S. hemp pre-roll producer and consultant by winning a competitive RFP and earning a formal letter of recommendation for exceptional performance- Successfully navigated company transitions in an evolving market, between medical and recreational cannabis, and industrial hemp.

- Established nationwide distribution with leading industry partners, expanding into 650+ convenience stores and becoming a preferred hemp product supplier for Smoker Friendly, the largest national smoke shop chain.- Led corporate strategy, providing guidance for executive team and management- Developed 20+ CPG SKUs for the cannabis and industrial hemp markets, utilizing DEA-certified laboratories for compliance and consumer safety- Created sustainability-based programs, funding the planting of 75,000+ trees via charitable partnerships, including a Clio Cannabis Award-winning partnership with Trees for the Future.- Led the development and launch of a high-performing eCommerce platform, driving a 97% average annual growth rate (AAGR).- Secured 12 USPTO trademarks across various categories- Featured in leading publications such as Convenience.org (NACS), C-Store Decisions, LA Weekly, New York Magazine, Medium, and Beauty Packaging, with top SERP rankings for “CBD prerolls” and “hemp prerolls”

• Increased territory revenue 245% from $8.6MM in 2012 to $29.7MM in 2015.• Grew long-term sales contracts by over 500%, from 42 to 256 in three years.• Managed sales and customer relationships with 1,000+ craft brewery accounts across California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and Hawaii.• Created go-to-market strategies and shattered sales goals for now iconic hop varieties, including growing Citra™ from $23k to $300k revenue in one year.

• Managed sales and customer relationships with 500+ breweries in the PNW• Established multi-year, multi-million-dollar supply contracts with key accounts• Key role in business plan development for the company's first nationwide outside sales team.• Led an inside sales team to optimize ordering efficiencies and customer service.• Increased sales volume 30%+ YoY

• Created and launched one of the first cannabis pre-roll CPG multi-packs in the U.S.• Grew the brand & products from inception to statewide distribution in under 12 months.• Earned recognition for innovation from major media outlets, including The History Channel, NBC, Playboy, and High Times.• Developed industry and celebrity partnerships to expand marketing and reach

Managing sales and relationships to 15+ major chain store accounts in the Seattle and Kent, WA areas.

• Work in a team-based environment supporting Safeway, QFC and other National chain accounts.• Developed and maintained customer relations with key retail store managers. • Coordinated programs with sales representatives, team leads and store managers.• Coordinated store level execution on national brand promotions for such brands as Miller/Coors, Heineken, Mikes Hard Lemonade, 7UP and Red Bull.• Ability to read and execute shelf schematics and resets.

• Managed field merchandising in key Northwest retail locations.• Assisted sales representatives in meeting supplier and corporate standards.• Trained and led new merchandisers.

• Provided engine repairs, Oil changes, Tire rotations, Accessory replacement, etc.