Operations and Marketing Manager

• Jun 2023 - Present

As a results-oriented professional, I specialize in both marketing and operational support, driving success and growth within the cannabis industry. Here's a snapshot of my expertise and contributions: Marketing: *Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify customer acquisition targets and devising comprehensive marketing plans. *Implementing effective strategies to maximize brand awareness and attract new customers, contributing to increased revenue and market share. *Playing a key role in the development of a strategic plan for the innovative Consumption Lounge, ensuring a captivating and immersive customer experience. Operational Support: *Providing first-line systems support to ensure seamless operations and address any technical challenges promptly. *Assisting in generating accurate systems output for accounting purposes, enabling efficient financial processes and reporting. *Leveraging systems output for effective measurement and management of key performance indicators (KPIs), driving data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. *Supporting General Managers of each store, offering guidance and assistance as needed to optimize operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Budget Oversight: *Demonstrating strong financial acumen by managing the central retail management budget (D01), ensuring prudent allocation of resources and financial efficiency. *Monitoring and reporting on expenditure versus budget, enabling better financial control and informed decision-making. - Investor Show less

Co-Founder

• Aug 2020 - Present

Alleviate Labs Inc. is an innovative technology start-up that focuses its R&D on piecing the divide between software and hardware within the dispensing space. - Founding Investor Alleviate Labs Inc. is an innovative technology start-up that focuses its R&D on piecing the divide between software and hardware within the dispensing space. - Founding Investor

Consultant

• Feb 2020 - Nov 2022

-Oversaw the procurement of 10 million pieces of personal protective equipment for IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency), including hand sanitizer, isolation gowns, face shields, and goggles -Responsible for managing a $30,000,000 procurement budget for the government -Ensured on-time delivery of 180 shipping containers of vital medical supplies to combat COVID19 throughout March 2020 and March 2022 -Oversaw the procurement of 10 million pieces of personal protective equipment for IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency), including hand sanitizer, isolation gowns, face shields, and goggles -Responsible for managing a $30,000,000 procurement budget for the government -Ensured on-time delivery of 180 shipping containers of vital medical supplies to combat COVID19 throughout March 2020 and March 2022

Strategic Partner and Vice President of Logistics

• Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

NixCovid is a purpose-driven organization, founded to help nix the Covid-19 crisis. We provide certified supplies directly for state governments, hospitals, and Fortune 500 essential workforces. ​NixCovid is a global team of former hospital executives, government staffers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and professors working together to get PPE and testing in the hands of every frontline worker. With international connections and credibility in Manufacturing and Healthcare, together we have a combined 100 years + working with Fortune 500 companies in supply-chain, media, operations, and many of the biggest names in the healthcare industry. ​We are taking matters into our own hands to fight Covid-19, corruption and dysfunction, by develop innovative solutions, donating to communities and directly supporting government, healthcare and essential workforces. Show less

Managing Partner

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2021

In response to the pandemic, we closed operations. Achievements/Tasks: -Founded an intermediary printing company that offered print- on-demand services to students and universities across the country -Responsible for managing finances, payment processing, human resources, business growth, website development, contracts with customers and contractors, social media marketing, and creating an advanced backend Excel database to be used by all sales representatives (nationwide). The database records lead information, target sales, actual sales, expenses, and team measurements -Grew revenues to $350,000 from only investing $500 into the business within two years, while being a full-time student Show less

Founder, CEO

• Aug 2019 - May 2021

Finance Intern

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

Responsibilities: • Validated commission statements from clients using a Macro Excel file • Designed and integrated a new system for logging checks • Created a new excel document and system to track check amounts and commission structures more effectively Responsibilities: • Validated commission statements from clients using a Macro Excel file • Designed and integrated a new system for logging checks • Created a new excel document and system to track check amounts and commission structures more effectively

Financial Analyst Intern

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

• Presented demos of Miramar's proprietary, quantitative consensus models and system to Portfolio Managers and Quantitative Analysts • Presented Buy/Sell recommendations to the Fund’s advisory board and worked with the Miramar research team to determine final selections and portfolio weightings • Responsible for company research in the Consumer Goods and Technology Sector and for building robust financial models using economic profit, relative valuation, and dividend discount analyses • Presented demos of Miramar's proprietary, quantitative consensus models and system to Portfolio Managers and Quantitative Analysts • Presented Buy/Sell recommendations to the Fund’s advisory board and worked with the Miramar research team to determine final selections and portfolio weightings • Responsible for company research in the Consumer Goods and Technology Sector and for building robust financial models using economic profit, relative valuation, and dividend discount analyses

The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) - Student Ambassador

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

-Selected for one of 25 scholarships for the Shanghai Summer Intermediate Program out of over 1,200 applicants. -Completed Chinese language and culture courses at Jing'an International School- 120 hours. -Actively participated in ongoing cultural exchange as a representative of the U.S. Department of State, through living with a host family and taking part in Chinese daily life. -Created people to people connections to further the diplomatic bridge between the United States and The People's Republic of China. Show less