Erik Gaitan

Distribution Management / Sales at APE Premium Cannabis Corp
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(386) 825-5501
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

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Experience

    • United States
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Distribution Management / Sales
      • Apr 2021 - Present

      APE - Premium Cannabis Corp. A line of premium cannabis products that set a new benchmark for quality and design. APE’s concept of THC/CBD mixes (“Different high for different times”) provides this lifestyle brand a loyal following since its inception in 2021. https://apeincorp.com C11-0000179-LIC Find and Follow us on; Weedmaps.com - https://weedmaps.com/brands/ape-cannabis-corp Leafly.com - https://www.leafly.com/brands/ape-corp PotGuide.com - https://potguide.com/brands/ape-premium-cannabis-corp/ Instagram.com - Ape_incorp Purchasing Managers can view and request our products on Leaflink.com or DM. Thank You! Show less

    • United States
    • Design Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Store Manager / Operations
      • Sep 2020 - Mar 2021

      Built a strong business acumen driving sales and KPI’s (key performance indicators) through seeking optimal results by closely monitoring stores performance and ensuring goals are met. Helped develop a new store structure, with team accountability by ensuring an optimal customer experience at all times, and trained with prior industry knowledge to inspire skills that motivate / build strong teams that required an environment of consistent engagement that enhanced customer relationships and perception of our stores brand. Daily communication and close relationships with HQ and District/Region leadership as part of a multi-chain brand and the ability to manage multiple store locations upon request. As a member and leader of any team, my goal is always to collaborate and have the team spirit necessary to support others through ideas, best practices and attainment of results. Show less

    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail General Manager
      • Mar 2020 - Sep 2020

      The CLINIK LA Dispensary - Retail General management, customer relations, product procurement, purchase management, new staff on-boarding , training, and vendor relations. Responsible for the opening of new facility in Chatsworth California, and establishment of custom delivery services. The CLINIK LA Dispensary - Retail General management, customer relations, product procurement, purchase management, new staff on-boarding , training, and vendor relations. Responsible for the opening of new facility in Chatsworth California, and establishment of custom delivery services.

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant General Manager
      • Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

      In early 2019, I was on-boarded as AGM . Working closely with experienced industry professionals to start-up the largest Adult-Use facility in Santa Barbara County. In preliminary open operations I was responsible for the research and acquisition of all retail displays, P.O.S. and sales floor hardware, as well as the hiring and co-training manager for a grand opening Staff of thirty-five employees. I played an essential role in the development of corporate S.O.P s and staff training in compliance with BCC state and municipal county regulations. Elite cannabis knowledge, customer rewards management, safe sales practices and P.O.S. education. Within four months our team was able to successfully Hire, train, and open one of the most premier cannabis establishments in California. Our grand-opening generated an overwhelmingly positive and safe Introduction to the retail cannabis space for the local community. Since then I have been responsible for daily management operations; continual training, hiring, disciplinary measures, documentation, oversight and guidance of inventory control managers, scheduling mitigation, inventory intake, audits, as well as METRC administration - CA State track and trace system administration. Show less

    • Store Manager
      • 2017 - 2019

      Hired as a Saferoom Manager for J and J Enterprises LLC. A three dispensary company that has built a large following in the southwestern region of Colorado. I started off at their downtown recreational location as Store Manager at a retail/medical facility, Pagosa Therapeutics. Specializing in the Implementation of a company wide S.O.P. restructure, Inventory control, handling of wholesale purchase orders for both medicated and non-medicated items, quarterly and yearly reviews, store policy enforcement, as well as all store opening and closing obligations, interviewing, hiring, quarterly staff scheduling, weekly training, documenting and relating operational information to General Management and Ownership. Show less

    • Assistant Retail / Cultivation Manager
      • 2015 - 2017

      Hired as a Support Occupational badge member of the medicinal and recreational sales team to support the company's growth. Rapidly promoted due to strong performance to Occupational KEY badge with managerial duties. Coordinated both Cultivation and Recreational facility operations. Specializing in Inventory management of retail and medical cannabis products, data entry, Cultivation operations, medicated package transfer, RFID creation, and all package tagging including Third-party cannabis infusions, and cultivation sample microbial and potency testing. Routine open/close procedures, end of day reports, and daily profit balances, with an emphasis on meeting all MED (Colorado) compliance regulation expectations, while educating the public to provide industry leading customer service. Show less

    • United States
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • System Specialist
      • Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

      Began a career as a Systems Specialist for Climatec (a Building Automation Controls company) I specialized in integrating all automated devices from HVAC temperature controls, fire and life safety, to security and networking solutions, into a clean, friendly, adaptive user interface. My primary function being the first point of contact for all company contracts to troubleshoot any system hardware malfunctions, communication errors, network discrepancies, and report concise information to contracted facilities and corporate management. I would also implement high-end graphics for our GUI (graphical user interface), as well as implement new code for various system functions, devices, and installs of various control systems. I gained great experience working with a wide variety of low and high voltage industrial electrical and mechanical systems. Show less

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Associate / Front Desk Reception
      • 2012 - 2013

      Opened and closed facility, handled scheduling of member amenities and appointments, while meeting target sales goals, cold calls for membership and training leads, EFT payment reconciliation and building strong client relations. Opened and closed facility, handled scheduling of member amenities and appointments, while meeting target sales goals, cold calls for membership and training leads, EFT payment reconciliation and building strong client relations.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Associate
      • 2011 - 2012

      Duties included; meeting all sales objectives and commission based promotional items on a weekly basis, mastery of product inventory, product rotation, stock, store marketing and staging aesthetics, while maintaining extensive health care product knowledge and customer service. Duties included; meeting all sales objectives and commission based promotional items on a weekly basis, mastery of product inventory, product rotation, stock, store marketing and staging aesthetics, while maintaining extensive health care product knowledge and customer service.

Education

  • College of the Canyons
    Business Administration and Management, General
    2010 - 2012
  • Canyon High School
    2006 - 2010

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