Ted Mateja Email & Phone Number

Glenwood Springs, Co, Us

New York, New York, United States

Director of Client/Partner relations with respect to The cannabis Adult-Use Market and Social Equity Applicants

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Newly founded Company focused in Global Cannabis Manufacturing, Production, and Distribution.

Worldwide

- Commanded efforts for an international client in Uruguay, developing SOPs implementing GMP, cGMP “Best Practices” methodology, and QA/QC measures mitigating microbial and biological contamination of genetics, cultivars, and processed product in order to scale 300 + hectares of cannabis production intended for international export- Contracted liaison & operations expert to negotiate cannabis regulatory compliance with designated authorities and representatives of all regulating bodies (MIC, SENAVE, SENAD, MSPBS ) with respect to international sales and export; key asset passing law in Paraguay for production and export.- Co-founded Georgia Atlas, established executive leadership & management team with expertise in investment capital, real estate, industry leaders, physicians, medical research professionals, and patient advocates; coordinated capital raise/commitment exceeding $20 Million- Succeeded with clients and partners in license procurement opportunities and operations in Paraguay, Denmark, Greece, Illinois, West Virginia, and Georgia- Launched (3) Dispensing, (1) Processing, and (2) Cultivation (exceeding 60K sq.ft. of flowering canopy) facilities in Missouri

Denver, Colorado, United States

- Established one of the 1st efficiency-oriented advising firms, serving cannabis business operations and license procurement opportunities both domestically and internationally- Strategized with clients and cannabis operators transitioning into commercial & industrial settings.- Analyzed KPI to provide operational oversight, financial planning, company asset management/utilization, and regulatory compliance, to ensure alignment with industry growth, expansion, company goals, and revenue/profits..- Aided CSC clients to improve yield management and systems optimization via implantation of workflow management, standard operating procedures, accountability, and economies of scale.- Created non-financial KPIs for clients based on operations, infrastructure, cultivation techniques, and standardized metrics for use in operational development- Managed clients in creating a more efficient operational environment; mitigating operational inefficiencies within workflow, processes, and operations leading to increased profits and lower overhead costs.- Led multiple joint advocacy efforts with lobbyist and cannabis policy & regulatory officials to achieve policy and regulating boundaries for both the government and potential license holder- Managed license procurement and Launched 2nd highest grossing Dispensary/Grow license in Arkansas ($18 Million gross sales/year)

Aspen, Colorado, United States

- Opened 1st medical dispensary in Aspen city limits- Opened 2 of the 1st medical dispensaries in the Glenwood Springs, Co- Partnered with the 7th founded dispensary operator in Colorado- Designed and managed cultivation exceeding 16000 sq. ft. of flowering canopy - Performed all tasks in the growth cycle including planning, seed-to-sale tracking, QA/QC, regulatory compliance, etc.- One of the first operators to create and implement cannabis cultivation “Best Practices” methodology and SOPs for cannabis operations.- Assisted multiple municipality zoning and planning officials on the establishment of guidelines based around the safe operations and commercial/industrial demands of cannabis manufacturing and operations.- Created SOPs implementing good manufacturing practices, cGMP cultivation “Best Practices” methodology, and quality measures mitigating microbial and biological contamination of genetics and cultivars. - Managed, hired, and trained all cultivation staff. - Organized and implemented MMED regulatory compliance as required upon establishment of Colorado House bill 1284.- Conducted staff training on topics such as regulatory compliance, cultivation agronomy, and the role of QA/QC management in cultivation operations.- Studied growth and development on more than 100+ varieties of THC/CBD genetics & cultivars with emphasis on increased yields, cannabinoid profiles & output, microbial resistance, and market drivers or demand