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At Gold Standard Solutions, we help cannabis dispensaries and brands grow through targeted marketing strategies designed to drive revenue. With over a decade of experience in the legal cannabis industry, we have launched and managed successful businesses, overseen marketing in multiple states, and generated millions in sales. Our expertise spans across email and CRM marketing, social media, content creation, event planning, and paid advertising. By leveraging data-driven insights, we ensure that every strategy we implement leads to measurable results. Let us elevate your brand and maximize your success.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Orange County, Ca, Us

Orange County, Ca, Us

Events organization curating sporting events for networking in the cannabis industry. Established Fore Twenty Sports as a leading events organization in the PNW that develops quarterly trade shows for the emerging cannabis industry. • Instrumental in driving revenue with a sold-out calendar of 3-5 events a year.• Pioneered cannabis events law in Oregon and supported the cannabis industry through coordinating with city and state regulators to establish protocols and safety guidelines for consumption events.• Raised money for charities and nonprofits such as The Raphael House, Freedom Grow, & Hero Grown.

Portland, Oregon, Us

Digital advertising and marketing platform that drives consumer traffic through dispensary doors. • Spearheaded the development and launch of a marketing platform that generated $250,000 in annual sales revenue with over 100 recurring paying cannabis brands and business in 5 states.• Led strategic digital marketing content that built a following of over 60,000 across various channels with a strong email subscription base.• Consistently exceeded expectations and earned increased recognition for winning Best Tech Award in 2016 & 2017 and featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Complex & Merry Jane.

Mobile application in the Health and wellness vertical that sought to help mental health challenges through anonymous discussion.Managed all aspects of conceptualization of the product, and go-to-market strategy. Nominated for UK Consulate GREAT Tech Award and selected for JFE Accelerator Program in 2013.• Amassed over 10,000 downloads on the iTunes App Store and gained notoriety by involving UCLA Mental Health Professional on company board.• Achieved marketing goals by establishing an online presence producing relative and meaningful content from beta-launch to public release of the application.

New York, Ny, Us

Textile design studio with offices in New York and London, that sells print patterns to major corporations such as Wal- Mart, Macy’s, Chico’s, Jones, Debenhams, Nike, Express, Gap and TJX for seasonal development. Responsible for entire global sales team of 8. Dictated territorial boundaries, performed quarterly reviews, hired and trained new sales executives, and managed annual travel budget and calendar. Set goals for team, and implemented strategies to ensure growth through sales and research.• Fostered and maintained client relationships across multiple countries including North America, Europe, Asia, & New Zealand.• Surpassed yearly sales goals promoting a high-level of customer service to established clients, while ensuring the sales teams’ growth with new territories and opportunities.• Organized seasonal tradeshow booths and performed forecast research to stay ahead of the curve and to keep the business relatable and relevant.

Independent record label specializing in artist development and management/consultingAs chief consultant, carry out managerial duties for several musicians/musical actsSeek out and recruit potential investorsNetwork and build/maintain relationships with entertainment industry professionalsHire and manage team of interns to assist in administrative dutiesAs marketing executive, responsible for growing clients' fan-base and increasing listener awarenessDesign promotional materials (i.e. music videos, press kits, press releases, guerrilla marketing materials)Develop social media networking presenceBook venues for live shows

Scouted high traffic online locations to target the urban youth demographicImplemented guerrilla marketing and promotional campaigns in Queens and Manhattan Utilized online social media networks to promote artists and events

Played an integral role in the revamping and re-launching of WPSR 1610 AMOversaw the creation of WPSR's brand identity through programming development, website creation, logo designing, and event coordinatingDirected marketing campaigns aimed at increasing student awareness of WPSR and gaining listenershipManaged a team of five students workers who assisted in marketing campaignsCoordinated WPSR-related events and festivals

Assisted in marketing targeted singles by Jive Records artistsBooked interviews and media appearances for artists Analyzed artists' radio play using GDS and Sound Scan