Experience

Punch Edibles & Extracts

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director Of Operations

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  -Strategic forecasting and long-term business goal setting, monthly and quarterly assessments. -Direct management and regulatory oversight over all manufacturing departments. (Flower, Pre-rolls, Concentrates, Infused Edibles, etc.) -Daily prioritization of workflow between Manufacturing, Distribution, Inventory, Marketing, Sales teams to ensure the company remains on track to exceed short & long term goals. -Editor of company SOP, written in accordance with CDPH and California DCC regulations; responsible for updating relevant business processes as new state regulatory protocols are disseminated. -Working closely with supervisors to identify department and individual performance metrics (KPI’s); annually revisiting standards to be used when delivering the annual performance reviews. -Expert at managing timelines, presenting and communicating progress to executive teams. -Organized specific training programs for each internal department, as well as, partnering companies via company, local, and state guidelines. -Established training materials/procedures and implemented the communication strategy used at all employment levels. -Optimized multiple client and vendor accounts throughout the life of the business. -Coordination with senior level departments to establish and maintain the company's production & delivery schedule. -HR Duties: Managed weekly labor hours to meet hiring goals, established attendance guidelines for employees, and led mediation of potential internal incidents. -Inventory Management protocols: Weekly / Monthly audits, Ordering of materials with supply vendors while utilizing budget reports. -Integration of ERP & third-party programs into company workflows. (Cashmere, METRC, DISTRU, LucidID) -Personal oversight of manufacturing equipment maintenance and ensured safety/preparedness. Show less



Kida Concepts - Strategic Consulting Services

• Ventura County, California, United States

• Founder

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  A black-owned consulting business, aimed at providing strategic consulting services to individual, small businesses & large-scale companies with a focus on the minority community. We have expertise across Food/Beverage CPG, Big Box Retail, Marketing, and Cannabis industries. We offer a full suite of services: Forecasting & Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Project Implementation, HR Training & Management, Resource Allocation, , Manufacturing, Regulations, Data Analysis, Production Capability Analysis, & Supply-Chain Optimization. The goal of Kida Concepts is to provide effective tools to small businesses and minority owners that allow them to shorten the path to business growth and expansion through an effective roadmap of strategic preparation, planning, and execution. https://sites.google.com/a/kidaconcepts.com/kidaconcepts Show less



Kohl's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail manager

  • Jul 2011 - Mar 2016

  Hire, develop, and Manage 100+ employees within Kohl's retail standards. 2011- 2014 AA ASM: Apparel & Accessories Store Manager (Arcadia, CA) Responsible for any scheduling, implementation of standards, Training of employees & timely execution of Corporate projects: concerning all aspects of Men's, Women's, Jewelry, Juniors, Young Men's, Accessories, and Intimates departments. AIA captain for volunteer program and setup grant opportunities for local youth community organizations. 2014- current CFH ASM: Children's, Footwear, & Home Store Manager (Ventura, CA) Responsible for any scheduling, implementation of standards, Training of employees & timely execution of Corporate projects: concerning all aspects of Girls, Boys, Infant/Toddler, Home Decor/Housewares, and Shoe departments. Show less