Key Achievements:Implemented Lean Manufacturing processes, resulting in increased production efficiency.Established robust inventory control mechanisms, optimising stock levels and reducing holding costs.Led 3PL and distribution strategies for Bubble Kush (Canada’s #1 Cannabis Beverage), collaborating with Metrogreen in ON/QC and Valens, expanding product reach to BC, AB, ON, and QC.Successfully managed and executed various projects, including automation for production efficiency and new product development, showcasing expertise in project management.Spearheaded the creation and launch of a diverse product line, including Pre-Rolls, Gummies, Black Afghan Hash, and Chocolates.Worked directly with the C-Suite, implementing Scaling Up Principles (scalingup.com) to achieve strategic goals.Operational Oversight:Reported directly to the CEO, overseeing all aspects of operations, including safety (EHS), quality, costs, planning, R&D, scheduling, and budgeting.Collaborated with the C-Suite on daily huddles, weekly working groups, and the implementation of BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) through daily processes.Developed and implemented social committees, focusing on community needs through initiatives like fundraisers, soup kitchens, roadside cleanups, and senior visiting.Installed and managed software systems, including QMS and ERP (Business Central 365 Dynamics), streamlining operational processes.Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:Ensured compliance with regulatory bodies, including CRA, Health Canada, and Stats Can.Managed reporting duties related to operating expenses, labor supply/demand, P&L, COGS, quarterly/annual budgets, and annual business plans.Worked closely with HR to design, create, and implement the EHS program.Sustainability Initiatives:Initiated and oversaw a recycling program that resulted in a nearly 60% reduction of waste sent to landfills, covering recycling of pallets, plastic, and cardboard.

Oversaw vertical process from Grow to Finished goods. Change driven team experimented w/ Coco, Living Soil, Grodan, & Carbon based substrate, light trials w/ Agnetix, Aelius & Fluence we were able increase annual yields almost 100%, increasing THC & TERPs to 32%, terpenes touching 5%Reporting to COO, responsible for oversight & all operations; including all aspects of managing, safety(EHS) quality, costs, planning, scheduling, budgeting & leading the operational activities for the facility.• Provide strategic leadership & build multiple teams while ensuring quality & consistency of service delivery, focus on higher level planning, forecasting, & general business activities of the facility from seed/clone to harvest, including, Micropropagation, Grow, Cultivation, Facilities, Post- Harvest processing, Production/Packaging, Logistics & Distribution. Mentor the team to become one of the best in the Country.• Reporting duties include CRA, Health Canada & Stats Can. Report all operating expenses, labor supply/demand.(P&L, COGS, Quarterly/Annual Budgets, Annual Business Plans. • Create programs that support staff with Covid & Mental Wellness. Program included: Musical playlist, Lip Sync Video battles, Picture Day & On site Gardening to assist staff with Food Needs. • Support teams to challenge the standards & push limit set by the industry, look for new ideas & understand the science that is constantly being developed. Technology based ideas constantly explored from Grow Systems, Harvest Equipment & Software. Trials with Ganja Grid (vibrations effects on crops), Carbon Based Bio Char growing media, & new Aelius REDD lights that expand the spectrum of light.• Crop History Review, with a focus on Vapour Pressure Deficit (VPD) & Dew Point. • Implement & install software systems QMS & ERP, to create an efficient operations system, including Ample organics, NetSuite, Elevated Signals & FT Maintenance.

My wife had been progressively becoming more sick by the day. 5 years of searching for answers, the final 2 years had seen her fade to a shadow of her self. She had visited 19 Doctors in 2 years. She was dizzy, nauseous, weak and slowly loosing her eyesight, her balance and her spatial awareness. She was diagnosed with Acoustic Neuroma, a vestibular schwannoma, which was an extra large Egg Sized tumour in the middle of her brain, resting against her brain stem. February 2020 she went through a 14 hour surgery to remove (debulk) as much of the tumour as possible. The surgery was a success, however it left her deaf on the left side, she lost all balance, lost all spatial awareness and loss motor control of her entire left side. She could not walk, stand, or sit and had no control of her left hand, leg or foot. She needed to relearn how to use her hand, how to stand, how to sit and how to walk. As it was 2020, the time of Covid, All physical therapy came to an end, all at home nursing came to an abrupt stop and we were left on our own. I became the nurse, the coach, the support and the therapist overnight. She has gone on to make a full recovery and is stronger than ever, I think we both are!

Quality Green is a Craft Grower of Cannabis Products through Hydroponic Growing• Oversee the process of growing high quality Cannabis through Hydroponics, using a RDWC system (recirculating deep water culture).• Reporting to the CEO/CFO, responsible for oversight of the Facility including all aspects of managing, planning, directing, budgeting, organizing, coordinating, and leading the operational activities for the facility.• Oversee and manage the construction of a 55,000 sq. Foot Head House facility and the design of 150,000 sq. foot Greenhouse. Including creating and implementing Construction Quality Control Plan.• Built the team that included some of the most respected growers in the industry today. Worked with Agnetix, to be the first company outside of BC in Canada to install the A3 Lights. • Lead and build multiple teams while ensuring quality and consistency of service delivery, and focus on higher level planning, forecasting, and general business activities of this facility, including, Micropropagation, Grow, Cultivation, Facilities, Pre-Rolls and Production/Packaging.• Implement and install software systems QMS and ERP, to create an efficient operations system, including Ample organics (Seed to Sale), Isolocity (SOP, QMS) ERP (Sage). • Ensure regulatory adherence at all levels of operation while meeting operating Performance targets, within Quality, Production and Finance.• Coordinate activities between department managers to ensure operational function while assisting them in the planning and establishing work schedules and production sequences to meet production goals.• Participate in audits with the head of Quality Assurance and liaise with government inspectors to maintain regulatory adherence, as well as investigate and assist with deviations and CAPA’s.• Accurately complete and submit all report(s) for CRA, Health Canada and Stats Canada, P&L, Quarterly reporting, on a timely fashion.

Reporting directly to the GM. Inventory management, Consumable goods, logistics, Shipping dept, Receiving Dept, Kit Ups and process flow. Worked with ERP system and tracked consumable inventory, shipments and Cannabis, while closely working with the ACMPR. Lead daily and weekly production meetings. Provide coordination to resolve issues / crisis. • Part of the Managers Construction Team that reviewed, inspected all construction of the 1.8 million square foot facility in Smiths Falls. Weekly duties included scheduling, attending, and reviewing all tests and inspections for construction.• Managed Several Departments including – Vault (once holdings were over $900 million). Responsible for 17 Direct Reports and over 300 team members.• Develop and implement projects to increase efficiency, yield, productivity and capacity across all processes. Ensure 100% utilization of production assets at all times.• Along with QA Officer, ensure full compliance with Health Canada regulations.• Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new production employees with HR assistance. Ensure adequate training is provided to all existing and new employees.• Coach and mentor employees. With HR, ensure employees have the required skills and capabilities for the tasks and responsibilities assigned to them.• Support deployment of best practices to other sites including standard work methods and equipment.• Ensure Lean methodology along with Six Sigma is implemented• In conjunction with the Assistant General Manager, develop site budget and KPIs and manage ongoing operating performance against plans. Ensure that all Health Canada regulations are being met with support and guidance from the quality team.• Lead and oversee all weekly cycle count as well as quarterly and annual inventory counts.

Key Achievements:Contributed 20 years of experience to building, coaching, and developing teams that fostered a collaborative and productive work environment.Successfully led the transition of PSP from a family-owned business, Aegis, to a publicly traded company.Achieved a remarkable 100% increase in production over a span of three years.Exceeded quarterly targets for 16 consecutive quarters, showcasing consistent and exceptional performance.Operational Leadership:Ensured optimal company performance by overseeing the day-to-day operations and administering the workforce.Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, emphasizing lean manufacturing methodologies to achieve business goals.Quality and Process Control:Collaborated with the quality team to review product consistency and monitored scrap rates to identify trends and areas for improvement.Reviewed and maintained production schedules for all manufacturing departments, ensuring efficiency and meeting established targets.Team Management:Coordinated the hiring and training of manufacturing personnel, fostering a skilled and motivated workforce.Monitored operational expenses and implemented cost-reduction strategies while upholding product quality standards.Safety and Compliance:Collaborated closely with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager to ensure a safe workplace by promoting awareness of safety policies among manufacturing team members.Achieved JHS level 1 and 2 certifications in safety.Lean Manufacturing and Performance Tracking:Implemented Lean Manufacturing, cellular manufacturing, and Just-In-Time (JIT) practices to optimize efficiency.Utilized Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track production and quality, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Collaborated daily with Finance, Marketing, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to streamline communication and achieve overarching business objectives.