Reporting directly to CIO, spearhead all aspects of technical operations, delivering strategic direction to a high-performing team of 2. Develop and establish innovative IT strategy to support technical excellence and streamline company growth. Instrumental in constructing robust IT plans for M&A activity, licensing application development for new state licensure, and technology strategy development for new revenue streams. Lead joint venture technical operations with The Apothecary Shoppe, guiding transition to Cookies-branded dispensary and products. Oversee state license application development for IT content for Pennsylvania and Georgia, with award of Pennsylvania Clinical Research license in August 2020.

Directed development of business intelligence (BI) gathering practices and management of data and information. Piloted design and maintenance of innovative systems to warehouse data and information. Facilitated data analysis and coordinated key stakeholders to drive information gathering and analysis, while supporting creation of business strategies. Led 2 BI analysts and 2 technical data engineers to drive solutions and insights into operational data.Key Contributions:Designed and established the first iteration for Parallel's data warehousing strategy and BI endeavors, enhancing management visibility of financial performance and fueling supply chain planning operations from seed to sale.Key role in developing and integrating Surterra’s initial BI licensing structure for enterprise rollout to 100 users.

Influential in establishing and defining project scope and objectives, while identifying resources needed to achieve goals and maintain quality of deliverables. Prepared budgets of up to $100K based on scope of work (SOW) and resource requirements; tracked project costs. Developed and managed detailed project schedules and work plans; delivered project updates to stakeholders to communicate strategy, adjustments, and progress. Leveraged Agile and Scrum methodologies and utilized industry best practices, techniques, and standards to streamline successful project execution.Key ContributionsConstructed first store rollout expansion plan for the IT department, supporting cross-functional collaborating across construction, physical security, real estate, and retail operations.Implemented Surterra’s first version of customer rewards for Florida market, delivering customer reward redemptions and increasing customer retention by 10%.

Piloted and established first cultivation facility (6,000 square feet) by conducting inspections and 2 crop cycles, producing first legally harvested crop of medical cannabis for the Florida medical marijuana program. Leveraged high attention to detail and critical thinking to expand business impact, integrity, and success. Responsible for overseeing all agriculture and compliance activities at the facility.Key ContributionsInstrumental in creating, monitoring, and launching the first genetic selection and grow planning for the facility.Established and adhered to the staffing plan and secured key hires to ensure success of Surterra’s pilot facility; managed cultivation consultants in the development of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) plans.

McWhorter Driscoll creates, develops, and executes creative business solutions for clients. Areas of expertise include global supply chain solutions including warehousing and drop-shipping, event execution, technology solutions, market distribution, and campaign management. Manage daily operations for an array of clients.

Assisted in the teaching of Principles of Marketing

• Achieved production output and quality goals of over 100 percent to help distribution center exceed quarterly production and quality goals.• Filled orders for shipments to regional distribution centers, averaging 120 cases/hour.• Assisted in cross-functional training for associates to increase plant-wide production.• Received commendations for exceptional teamwork and leadership for Receiving Department; selected by peers to represent department as “Grass Roots Team Leader” to attend management meetings and express ideas.

• Optimized established route and maintenance schedules for regional fleet.• Designed and advised delivery setup protocol according to customer specifications.• Developed and implemented hazardous spill response plan for exposure and release of toxic sewage resulting in no fines during sewage spill crisis; displayed critical thinking skills to advert potential disaster with spill of raw sewage, resulting in no environmental damages or fines.