Experience

flowerz

• United States
• Retail Health and Personal Care Products
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  flowerz was developed as a proactive, integrity-driven cannabis brand pushing industry standards higher for customers, communities, and mother earth. Translating conventional businesses (mfg, supply, CPG) into the cannabis industry, we strive to provide the best products with a passion for good. By taking an educational approach, our goal is to help bridge the information gap that is often associated with this emerging industry.



Taking Root: A Cannabis Podcast

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media

• Host

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Telling the stories of the cannabis industry as we move into the roaring '20s. Joined by industry leaders and subject matter experts, this podcast covers the rabbit hole of information that others miss.



Attilah

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Managing Director

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Attilah is a straightforward, transparent business solutions firm focused on helping small businesses find a footprint in cannabis. Founded on principles of integrity, community, and education, Attilah is leading the charge towards hemp & cannabis accessibility, affordability, and inclusion for the global scale. Specializing in supply chain logistics, retail (brick and mortar) sales solutions, and providing a platform to expand business resources in order to create an economic… Show more Attilah is a straightforward, transparent business solutions firm focused on helping small businesses find a footprint in cannabis. Founded on principles of integrity, community, and education, Attilah is leading the charge towards hemp & cannabis accessibility, affordability, and inclusion for the global scale. Specializing in supply chain logistics, retail (brick and mortar) sales solutions, and providing a platform to expand business resources in order to create an economic infrastructure in today's emerging cannabis marketplace. Show less



TAHNJA Partners

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Partner

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  United States To lead the expansion of sustainably valuable agricultural ventures in the interest of optimizing and revitalizing the environment. Tahnja provides consultation services to medium and large-sized agricultural companies.



Tennessee Harvester

• United States
• Biotechnology Research

• Chief Development Officer

  • Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

  Nashville, Tennessee Most manufacturers are overwhelmed when trying to find a cannabinoid supplier. At Tennessee Harvester we've simplified the process in order to help businesses find quality ingredients so they can save time and energy and devote it back to growing their companies. Embodied in providing the producers, processors, and our Southeast community with best in class services and offering only the finest quality hemp-derived ingredients. Our North Star radiates in providing sound guidance… Show more Most manufacturers are overwhelmed when trying to find a cannabinoid supplier. At Tennessee Harvester we've simplified the process in order to help businesses find quality ingredients so they can save time and energy and devote it back to growing their companies. Embodied in providing the producers, processors, and our Southeast community with best in class services and offering only the finest quality hemp-derived ingredients. Our North Star radiates in providing sound guidance, resources, and support that our partners need to successfully navigate the burgeoning hemp industry. Show less



River Oak Capital Corp

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SVP

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  Created and implemented a new alternative vision and direction of sales. Provided strategic support on business development to grow the firm’s operations and market share. A team of professionals including brokers, project managers, appraisers and asset managers, to execute strategic, integrated and comprehensive commercial real estate solutions. Main focus on overseeing the expansion of the retail and industrial sectors into cannabis.



Grubhub

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Sales Consultant

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

  Greater Atlanta Area Launched the nationwide BETA pilot "GrubHub For Work". Growing the platform substantially nationwide. Currently, GrubHub for Work allows over 5,000 companies to place food orders and manage expenses simply and effectively. Highlights Include: ★ Acquired over 200 national clients to the platform. ★ Implemented and acquired over 20 fortune 500 corporate accounts. ★ Oversaw local marketing campaigns, generating substantial new customer acquisition throughout the Southeast MSA. ★… Show more Launched the nationwide BETA pilot "GrubHub For Work". Growing the platform substantially nationwide. Currently, GrubHub for Work allows over 5,000 companies to place food orders and manage expenses simply and effectively. Highlights Include: ★ Acquired over 200 national clients to the platform. ★ Implemented and acquired over 20 fortune 500 corporate accounts. ★ Oversaw local marketing campaigns, generating substantial new customer acquisition throughout the Southeast MSA. ★ Developed internal training for the national outside sales team on GrubHub for Work. ★ Generated over $5M in revenue within the first 6 months of launch. Show less



LivingSocial

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Outside Marketing Consultant

  • Sep 2015 - Mar 2017

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Hand-picked by VP of sales to launch "Restaurants Plus" BETA pilot. Tasked to penetrate multiple major cities introducing restaurants to a new form of card link marketing, driving cash flow & revenue to restaurants during their off-peak hours. Highlights Include: ★Launched new platform into 8 markets nationwide ★Operated the integration of platform after acquisition to Groupon ★Finished 168% to goal in 2016 ★Implemented multiple different features into the app… Show more Hand-picked by VP of sales to launch "Restaurants Plus" BETA pilot. Tasked to penetrate multiple major cities introducing restaurants to a new form of card link marketing, driving cash flow & revenue to restaurants during their off-peak hours. Highlights Include: ★Launched new platform into 8 markets nationwide ★Operated the integration of platform after acquisition to Groupon ★Finished 168% to goal in 2016 ★Implemented multiple different features into the app ★Spearheaded customer acquisition and marketing through social and SEO

• Senior Marketing Specialist

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2015

  Washington D.C. Generated $1.1M in net revenue for the Company from 2013-2015. Offered consultative marketing services to business owners to optimize their social media strategies through various platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Foursquare, etc. Used consultative approach and assessed small business goals, educated clients, proposed revenue-generating solutions and obtained strong relationships while focusing on new business development with a primary focus in strategic verticals. Maintained… Show more Generated $1.1M in net revenue for the Company from 2013-2015. Offered consultative marketing services to business owners to optimize their social media strategies through various platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Foursquare, etc. Used consultative approach and assessed small business goals, educated clients, proposed revenue-generating solutions and obtained strong relationships while focusing on new business development with a primary focus in strategic verticals. Maintained customer relationships by customizing marketing plans for small-medium sized businesses focused on maximizing potential exposure and increasing customer retention and revenue within their local marketplace. Highlights Include: ★Operated as team lead and handled continuing education for new hires ★Led multiple new market test/focus groups and helped create a new Deal Wizard (Internal CRM) ★146% to transaction goal career to date ★215% to revenue goal (2014/15) exceeding monthly revenue target fifteen consecutive months



GEICO

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Insurance Advisor

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

  Fredericksburg, VA Nationally licensed Homeowner’s and Health insurance sales agent that advised buyers on the insurance products, national mandatory state insurance requirements and coverage limits. Highlights Include: ★Number one rated agent nationally for sales and in all tier grades of quality, service, customer interaction above all metrics ★Provided coaching and training to help further develop team sales, skills and productivity ★Collaborated with senior leaders in GEICO’s marketing… Show more Nationally licensed Homeowner’s and Health insurance sales agent that advised buyers on the insurance products, national mandatory state insurance requirements and coverage limits. Highlights Include: ★Number one rated agent nationally for sales and in all tier grades of quality, service, customer interaction above all metrics ★Provided coaching and training to help further develop team sales, skills and productivity ★Collaborated with senior leaders in GEICO’s marketing division while coordinating and managing company marketing events within the region ★Participated in multiple marketing events and charity fundraisers to further network throughout the company and develop more interpersonal connections with the community. Show less



Republic National Distributing Company

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outside Sales Representative

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2012

  Greater Omaha Area Main focus on solicited business by personally visiting clients, attempting to interest prospective buyers and explaining the merit of product and its application. Familiarized existing and new customers with new products and market developments throughout the midwest market. Pursued sales leads, personally visited existing and new customers, assessed customer needs and suggested appropriate products and services, preparing price quotations, delivery dates and service obligations in order to… Show more Main focus on solicited business by personally visiting clients, attempting to interest prospective buyers and explaining the merit of product and its application. Familiarized existing and new customers with new products and market developments throughout the midwest market. Pursued sales leads, personally visited existing and new customers, assessed customer needs and suggested appropriate products and services, preparing price quotations, delivery dates and service obligations in order to meet established revenue targets. Was responsible for developing and maintaining key relationships within the marketplace. Show less