Experience

Uncle Arnie's

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NV Account Executive

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Growing the cannabis beverage category in Nevada Growing the cannabis beverage category in Nevada


Desert Evolution
• Sales Director

  • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022


Bond Road Cannabis

• Sales Director

  • Apr 2022 - Sep 2022

  Perform a diverse range of responsibilities to include, but not limited to: overseeing productivity and performance of sales for a boutique cultivation of top shelf flower with sales of approximately 200 pounds monthly in packaged units and bulk flower to dispensaries along with trim to production facilities; all of which resulting in highly profitable, efficient and smooth flowing operations • Set promotion calendars with all accounts coupled with strategic marketing efforts. Perform a diverse range of responsibilities to include, but not limited to: overseeing productivity and performance of sales for a boutique cultivation of top shelf flower with sales of approximately 200 pounds monthly in packaged units and bulk flower to dispensaries along with trim to production facilities; all of which resulting in highly profitable, efficient and smooth flowing operations • Set promotion calendars with all accounts coupled with strategic marketing efforts.



Flower One

• Retail

• Sales Director

  • Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

  Bottom-line sales management responsibility encompassing all aspects of operations for new start-up cultivation and production cannabis company in Nevada launched in 2018 entailing: 400,000 square foot canopied greenhouse, 55,000 square foot production facility producing upwards of 8,000 pounds of flower and 100+ Liters of Distillate per month; Licensor for brands seeking entrance into Nevada market within all categories and price points from packaged flower, vapes, edibles, concentrates, and pre-rolls.• Successfully sold bulk oil and flower to production and cultivation facilities along with white label opportunities for dispensaries. This included effective relationship building with buyers and inventory managers from top dispensaries in Nevada including: The Source, Curaleaf, Acres, NuWu, MedMen, and Planet 13, etc.• Sold full suite of products to dispensaries entailing: Cookies flower, vapes and concentrates, 22 Red, NLVO and Old Pal flower, Palms and Huxton pre-rolls, The Clear vape carts, Kiva edibles and more. • Personally sold over $1 million weekly as of October 2020 at wholesale cost with over 98% dispensary penetration• Opened 17 new doors during Covid-19 shutdown (02/20 – 04/20)• Promoted to Sales Director (11/21) resulting from job performance excellence, industry knowledge, and a proven track record. Managed a team of 3 sales representatives Show less

• Sales Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Nov 2021



Sweet Cannabis

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

  Successfully sold four brands into Nevada’s dispensaries under Sweet Cannabis umbrella: Grace Notes Edibles-salt water taffy and chocolates, Agrima tinctures, Toko vape carts, Quarry flower and concentrates. Sold into 20 of 67 Nevada dispensaries since September 2018 totaling over $100,000 in monthly sales • Attended networking Cannabis events and trade shows while demonstrating strategic relationship building with accounts. Visited accounts with uninfused samples and set tasks in CRM to follow-up with calls, emails and meeting set-ups • Company lost Canada license and suspended Nevada licenses (02/19) Show less



MedMen

• United States
• Alternative Medicine
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Hospitality Associate (sales)

  • Sep 2018 - Oct 2018

  Instrumental in opening new retail location on the Las Vegas Strip which encompassed: displays set-up, iPads with product menu, and customer assistance with purchases utilizing an educational sales approach with goal of selling up to 3 products in various categories • Assisted management with floor supervision and employee training on sales techniques increasing average ticket sale. Recognized as “Top 5” average sales amongst all employees; and first location to launch MedMen’s State Made brand of products. Served part-time subsequent to establishing a Sales Management position with Sweet Cannabis Show less



Muscle Foods USA

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Regional Manager- West Coast

  • Feb 2015 - Sep 2018

  Expanded territory base selling Business to Business Sales (B2B) of CPG (sports nutrition products) to retail, web sites, juice bars and gyms. Territory included California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona with over 300 accounts while significantly increasing annual sales by effectively opening new doors selling: new skus, new product lines or line extensions per specific category. Successfully worked deals with vendors increasing overall orders with average GP growth for personal territory over 150% vs. LY • Traveled to various Western states and new markets successfully acquiring new business and expanding existing accounts Show less



Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc VPX

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Regional Sales Manager- West Coast

  • Apr 2014 - Feb 2015

  Manage accounts in 9 Western States ranging from Distributors (Europa, DNA, Perfect Nutrition, Muscle Foods, ProCore) to retail and gym accounts. Sell in new produts, work promotions and increase sku's with all accounts. Sell both Sports Nutrition and Beverage products. Manage accounts in 9 Western States ranging from Distributors (Europa, DNA, Perfect Nutrition, Muscle Foods, ProCore) to retail and gym accounts. Sell in new produts, work promotions and increase sku's with all accounts. Sell both Sports Nutrition and Beverage products.



Hi-Health Corporation

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Buyer- Sports Nutrition, Bars, Drinks

  • Dec 2012 - Apr 2014

  Category Manager for 45 retail Health Food specialty chain in Arizona. Buyer for sports nutrition, bars and drinks. Educated employees and store managers on products and keeping up with the current trends. Category Manager for 45 retail Health Food specialty chain in Arizona. Buyer for sports nutrition, bars and drinks. Educated employees and store managers on products and keeping up with the current trends.



House of Fitness

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• COO, Part Owner

  • May 1998 - Dec 2012

  Ran all day to day operations of a sports nutrition retail chain in Arizona. Started in 1997 at the Swap Mart and built to 5 store chain by 2001. Moved to California and opened a store in the Sacramento area. Ran all day to day operations of a sports nutrition retail chain in Arizona. Started in 1997 at the Swap Mart and built to 5 store chain by 2001. Moved to California and opened a store in the Sacramento area.