Experience

Fieldless Farms

• Special Projects Lead

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Project Management: • Farm Expansions • R&D • New tech and equipment evaluation & sourcing



Vertical Farms & Greenhouses - Hype Or Ripe

• Founder & Co-Host

  • 2020 - Present

  On ClubHouse Bi-Weekly chats on the latest news in the Indoor Agriculture Industry. You can find articles we talk about and our archive at www.Hype-Ripe.com



The Growcer Inc.

• United States
• Software Development

• Operations Lead

  • Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

  Ottawa, ON, Canada Product Management: • Product manage the commercialization of new product(s) and/or design(s) • Manage relationship, communication, & deliverables between internal product design team, industry expert consultants, & manufacturing partners. • Ensure new product(s) & design(s) are up to necessary codes and certifications • Manage changes and/or improvements to current product(s)/design(s) • Research new suppliers and engage in regular new supplier evaluations. Successfully… Show more Product Management: • Product manage the commercialization of new product(s) and/or design(s) • Manage relationship, communication, & deliverables between internal product design team, industry expert consultants, & manufacturing partners. • Ensure new product(s) & design(s) are up to necessary codes and certifications • Manage changes and/or improvements to current product(s)/design(s) • Research new suppliers and engage in regular new supplier evaluations. Successfully lowered COGS by 8.5% through supplier negotiations • Liaise & triage feedback and communication between Engineering, R&D, Sales & Upper Mgmt. • Liaise & triage feedback from current customers into the product roadmap Operations, Finance and Budgeting: • Develop & manage department annual budget of +$2mm • Developed inventory management strategy and developed and managed monthly manufacturing plan Customer Success: • Manage implementation of new projects for key customer account – 3 to 4 projects at a time • Manage, execute, and deliver on special tasks & requests from key customer(s) • Annual supplier evaluations, & on-going negotiations for lower prices, better payment terms • Creating & managing relationships with industry experts, technology partners, equipment manufacturers, & suppliers

• Operations & Customer Success

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  Ottawa, Canada Area Manufacturing: • Maintain, manage, & grow relationship with manufacturing partners • Ensure production schedule maintained, updated, and deadlines met • Ensure manufacturing & product meets any regulatory, compliance, or certification needs • Manage margins to ensure profitability for each new unit Logistics & Purchasing: • Monitor equipment and consumable levels at factory and arrange for resupply shipments from multiple suppliers • Manage inbound and outbound… Show more Manufacturing: • Maintain, manage, & grow relationship with manufacturing partners • Ensure production schedule maintained, updated, and deadlines met • Ensure manufacturing & product meets any regulatory, compliance, or certification needs • Manage margins to ensure profitability for each new unit Logistics & Purchasing: • Monitor equipment and consumable levels at factory and arrange for resupply shipments from multiple suppliers • Manage inbound and outbound shipments & deliveries • Dangerous & Customs goods paperwork & processes (if necessary) • Pallet(s), LTL shipments, & individual packages • Ensure inventory levels are accurate and updated accordingly • Coordinate & manage relationship with Customs Broker, Shipping Broker, & liaise pickup/delivery with shipper/receiver • Manage & create PO’s & invoices • Order supplies from 12+ suppliers, to ensure standard inventory quantities with continuous supplier relationship management and negotiations. On-boarding New Customers: • Review ROM & Sales Agreement with customers (Avg. ticket price $250k) • Establish and manage weekly project calls with customers • Educate & manage customers on site-prep requirements • Educate customers on different seed varieties and help them choose appropriately • Manage, execute, and deliver on special tasks & requests from customers • Project Manage 2 to 4 customer on-boarding at any given time Sales Support Tasks: • Manage & Update Master ROM & Quote Document(s) • Cost product changes, & determine reasonable margin for each • Educate & train sales employees on new product changes, consumables etc. • Answer sales and marketing questions in relation to manufacturing, timelines, costs, or sourcing new material



TruLeaf

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  Nova Scotia, Canada Research & Analysis: • Research new market opportunities, & present recommendations to management team. • Help in creating company Values, Mission, & Behaviors. • Help in defining organizational structure, & key roles needed for strategic growth. • Responsible for maintaining competitive edge & maintain relationships with key suppliers Operations: • Determine inventory needs and determine shipping & legal requirements • Analyze lead times & optimize stock on-hand… Show more Research & Analysis: • Research new market opportunities, & present recommendations to management team. • Help in creating company Values, Mission, & Behaviors. • Help in defining organizational structure, & key roles needed for strategic growth. • Responsible for maintaining competitive edge & maintain relationships with key suppliers Operations: • Determine inventory needs and determine shipping & legal requirements • Analyze lead times & optimize stock on-hand • Special project management and manage ERP selection process. • Manage & coordinate special project teams.

• Senior Business Analyst

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Creating quarterly board packages for distribution prior to BOD meetings. • Project manage government funding application, leading to multi-million-dollar funding. • Analyze & calculate each SKU’s cost of goods sold. • Document key business processes & ensure SOPs & SSOPs are up to date & efficient.

• Business Analyst

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

  Nova Scotia, Canada Duties & responsibilities included: • Establishing weekly benchmark scorecard framework to measure key KPIs. • Establishing cash flow monitoring excel workbook. • Industry research & competitor analysis.



Venture for Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

  Venture for Canada is a not-for-profit that recruits top university graduates to work at innovative Canadian startups in need of talent, with the mission of fostering entrepreneurship. Venture for Canada connects recent graduates to work for some of the top entrepreneurs in the country, giving them a valuable network that will help them throughout their careers. • Completed multi-stage interview process to join the Venture for Canada Cohort alongside 1700 applicants • Selected as… Show more Venture for Canada is a not-for-profit that recruits top university graduates to work at innovative Canadian startups in need of talent, with the mission of fostering entrepreneurship. Venture for Canada connects recent graduates to work for some of the top entrepreneurs in the country, giving them a valuable network that will help them throughout their careers. • Completed multi-stage interview process to join the Venture for Canada Cohort alongside 1700 applicants • Selected as one of the 57 Fellows in the Venture for Canada Fellowship Class of 2018 Show less



The Citco Group of Companies

• Operations Analyst - Corporate Actions Team

  • Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Halifax, Canada Area Working on the Corporate Actions Team at Citco Fund Services, responsibilities included: • Daily booking of mandatory and voluntary Corporate Actions • Managing a portfolio of 30+ clients, and ensuring complete confidentiality • Dealing and communicating with sensitive clients queries/breaks in a timely manner.



Freshman Storage & Moving

• Chief Operating Officer

  • May 2014 - Sep 2014

  Halifax, Canada Area Managed the operations of a storage and moving company under the supervision of the CEO/Owner. Duties included: • Controlled all client interactions, whether on the phone or by email. • Managed a team of student movers • Ensured that all services performed are profitable for the company



CEED, Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development

• Education Facilitator

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  Halifax, Canada Area • Facilitated workshops for youth at high schools and community groups in Nova Scotia to increase their awareness of entrepreneurship. • Helped plan strategic events revolving around entrepreneurship education.



Interview Rocket

• Marketing Specialist

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Halifax, Canada Area Controlled all of Interview Rocket’s online and offline marketing presence, including: • Managed 2 company twitter accounts • Managed 2 LinkedIn company pages • Managed a blogger in Australia to ensure regular blog posts were available each week • Controlled 3 company websites • Researched and gathered information regarding potential consumers and industries