Crystal Rae
Quality Assurance Compliance Manager at Highway Horticulture- Claim this Profile
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Ray Lai
Crystal Rae is a master at operations and event planning. I had the great pleasure working with Ms. Rae as the owner of theNightKitchen. She interfaced with accounts, organizing events, production, and strategic business growth. Ms. Rae's encyclopedic herbal knowledge contributed to recipe and product design. Crystal Rae adds value to any organization that is lucky enough to work with her.
Darrin London
Crystal has vast knowledge of how food and your body work together. Her understanding of how foods help your body function is awesome. Very energetic and a hard worker.
Ray Lai
Crystal Rae is a master at operations and event planning. I had the great pleasure working with Ms. Rae as the owner of theNightKitchen. She interfaced with accounts, organizing events, production, and strategic business growth. Ms. Rae's encyclopedic herbal knowledge contributed to recipe and product design. Crystal Rae adds value to any organization that is lucky enough to work with her.
Darrin London
Crystal has vast knowledge of how food and your body work together. Her understanding of how foods help your body function is awesome. Very energetic and a hard worker.
Ray Lai
Crystal Rae is a master at operations and event planning. I had the great pleasure working with Ms. Rae as the owner of theNightKitchen. She interfaced with accounts, organizing events, production, and strategic business growth. Ms. Rae's encyclopedic herbal knowledge contributed to recipe and product design. Crystal Rae adds value to any organization that is lucky enough to work with her.
Darrin London
Crystal has vast knowledge of how food and your body work together. Her understanding of how foods help your body function is awesome. Very energetic and a hard worker.
Ray Lai
Crystal Rae is a master at operations and event planning. I had the great pleasure working with Ms. Rae as the owner of theNightKitchen. She interfaced with accounts, organizing events, production, and strategic business growth. Ms. Rae's encyclopedic herbal knowledge contributed to recipe and product design. Crystal Rae adds value to any organization that is lucky enough to work with her.
Darrin London
Crystal has vast knowledge of how food and your body work together. Her understanding of how foods help your body function is awesome. Very energetic and a hard worker.
Credentials
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Holistic Health Coach
World School of MassageJun, 2006- Sep, 2024 -
Nutrition Educator
Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary ArtsJun, 2006- Sep, 2024 -
Aromatherapist
Pacific Institute of AromatherapyOct, 2002- Sep, 2024 -
Herbalist
California School of Herbal StudiesNov, 2000- Sep, 2024 -
Massage Therapist
Body-E-WorksNov, 1999- Sep, 2024 -
Permaculture Designer
Our FarmJun, 1997- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Highway Horticulture
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United States
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Horticulture
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Assurance Compliance Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
* Employee of the Year. * Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and a track record of thriving in fast-paced environments, optimizing efficiency in quality assurance and compliance management.* Successfully supervised and directed Quality Assurance Specialists, providing education and mentorship, contributing to the team's growth and success.* Collaborated in the implementation of HACCP and GMP standards, contributing to the enhancement of product safety and quality.Developed GMP Quality Assurance Program, production standards, and identified Critical Control Points in compliance with regulatory oversight. Wrote and enacted compliant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide and standardize cannabis manufacturing processes. Qualified and vetted suppliers to safeguard product quality and regulatory compliance. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Utilized technology platforms such as METRC for CRA compliance, Leaf Link for sales and inventory, and Confident Cannabis for lab testing. Ensured product quality and compliance through time-critical and detailed inspections. Show less
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Quality Assurance Specialist
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Jun 2022 - Sep 2022
Promoted to Quality Assurance Compliance Manager
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FEED CBD
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Botanical Products Formulator & Brand Creator
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Oct 2019 - Sep 2022
Conceived, formulated, and developed 10 Hemp CBD topical products for retail and online sales. Designed a commercial kitchen, working with architects & city officials during the entire permitting process. Project lead on manufacturing space construction, including distilling for terpenes. Hired & trained team members. Constructed the supply chain for all inputs, including establishing vendor relationships. Wrote company-wide SOPs compliant with GMP. Created a go-to-market strategy in collaboration with marketing & branding consultants. Composed and edited copy for the website while consulting with website developers to align the website and organizational objectives. Designed high-quality packaging for all products and interfaced with printing companies to perfect each packaging style. Originated the branding of a sales booth and an educational slide show and presented as a speaker while attending industry events as a vendor. * Served a vital leadership role from the conception of business to launch of products into retail marketplace. Show less
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The Night Kitchen
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Musicians
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Business Development and Operations Manager
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Aug 2020 - Mar 2022
Organized work flow and operationalized hand-crafted ice cream and artisan inclusions production. Improved quality standards through GMP. Wrote SOPs to optimize and standardize production. Vetted supply chain and vendors. Managed customer accounts driving sales for custom products and catering events. Used Excel to track and monitor profit and loss of each recipe and private events. Organized work flow and operationalized hand-crafted ice cream and artisan inclusions production. Improved quality standards through GMP. Wrote SOPs to optimize and standardize production. Vetted supply chain and vendors. Managed customer accounts driving sales for custom products and catering events. Used Excel to track and monitor profit and loss of each recipe and private events.
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Tree of Life Wellness Center
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Small Business Owner
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Jan 2001 - Nov 2017
Conceptualized, founded, and oversaw the planning and construction of the Tree of Life Wellness Center, Gardens, Greenhouse Projects, and nurseries of micro-climate plants for propagating natives, heirloom vegetables, and medicinal herbs. Cultivated gardens and soil combining organic, permaculture, and biodynamic practices. Directed operations from the inception of the organization. Once operational and staffed, harvested produce to use in value-added herbal products and sold at weekly farmer’s markets. Administered educational programs, and landscaping projects. Led tours through gardens and fashioned lesson plans to teach classes on identifying plants for medicinal and culinary uses, and techniques of successful permaculture. Crafted herbal-based therapeutic products: essential oils, body care products, culinary grade creams, and lotions with eco-certified emulsifiers, tinctures, cordials, and suppositories. Show less
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Medicinal Herb Grower, Botanical Product Developer, Formulator and Production Manager
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Jan 2012 - Mar 2017
Managed and cultivated medicinal herbs, and cannabis for steam-distilling. Won 1st & 2nd Place for Herbal Topical Formulas with CannaSpirit Creams at the 2014 Emerald Cup. Developed botanical formulas and manufactured CannaSpirit Creams. Harvested and steam-distilled medicinal herbs I cultivated for infusing into hand-crafted, organic, high-end skin care creams. Organized and set-up vending opportunities as part of branding & sales of topicals. Managed and cultivated medicinal herbs, and cannabis for steam-distilling. Won 1st & 2nd Place for Herbal Topical Formulas with CannaSpirit Creams at the 2014 Emerald Cup. Developed botanical formulas and manufactured CannaSpirit Creams. Harvested and steam-distilled medicinal herbs I cultivated for infusing into hand-crafted, organic, high-end skin care creams. Organized and set-up vending opportunities as part of branding & sales of topicals.
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Round Valley Indian Health Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nutrition Educator, Cooking For Health Instructor & Diabetes Facilitator
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Oct 2007 - Dec 2011
Each week I prepared a multi-faceted, often hands-on Nutrition Lesson. Each two hour class included and wove together many elements concerning lifestyle, physiology, cultural perspectives, the seasons, the economics and politics of food. Each week we prepared a recipe, learned all about key ingredients and enjoyed trying new foods together. It was well received and attended. All together I created and taught over 180 classes! As part of community outreach, I collaborated with Round Valley Tribes and planted vegetable gardens for Seniors and taught community how to care for community gardens. Show less
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Education
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1996 - 1998
Foothill College
Associate's Degree, Horticulture & Greenhouse Management -
2001 - 2012
Institute of Aromatherapy
Certificate, Medical Aromatherapy -
2006 - 2007
Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts
Nutrition Educator, Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist -
2006 - 2007
World School of Massage, San Francisco
Health Coach, Health and Wellness, General -
2000 - 2000
California School of Herbal Studies
Herbology, Herbalism/Herbalist -
1998 - 1999
Body-E-Works School of Massage
Certified Massage Therapist, Western & Eastern Massage Theory and Techniques -
Foothill College
Associate of Science - AS, Horticulture
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