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Operations and Compliance Management

Alexandra Nomides

Verano
CARNEGIE,PA
5
years of professional experience

Dynamic leader experienced in driving operational performance within regulated healthcare settings. Skilled in financial oversight, team development, and compliance management, consistently achieving organizational goals while enhancing patient experiences and operational efficiency.

Work History

General Manager

3 Years 8 Months
Verano | 08.2022 - 04.2026

Directed overall operational performance of a regulated, patient-facing business, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and company standards.

  • Led day-to-day operations of a high-volume, highly regulated Pennsylvania medical marijuana facility, with responsibility for business performance, workforce management, compliance, financial operations, inventory, patient experience, and team development.
  • Managed and developed management-level employees and frontline teams, providing coaching, performance management, leadership development, and accountability to organizational goals.
  • Managed labor planning, scheduling, staffing levels, and payroll processes to optimize workforce resources for operational performance.
  • Supported financial performance through budgeting, sales forecasting, KPI analysis, and evaluation of business performance against organizational benchmarks.
  • Monitored key performance indicators to identify operational opportunities and develop action plans that enhanced sales, productivity, and patient experience.
  • Oversaw inventory and supply operations for a high-volume, highly regulated product environment, including purchasing, ordering, receiving, reconciliation, inventory controls, and loss prevention.
  • Built and maintained purchase orders and inventory processes while ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation within inventory management systems.
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained standard operating procedures designed to improve operational consistency, compliance, employee accountability, and risk mitigation.
  • Led compliance efforts within a highly regulated industry, including audits, documentation, policy implementation, and adherence to Pennsylvania regulatory requirements.
  • Handled sensitive patient information and maintained appropriate confidentiality while operating within a regulated, patient-focused environment.
  • Served as a liaison between local operations and corporate leadership, supporting reporting, process improvement, training initiatives, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
  • Previously operated as a Dual General Manager overseeing multiple Pittsburgh-area locations, coordinating staffing, communication, operational standards, compliance, and performance across locations.
  • Fostered a positive organizational culture by creating an environment where employees felt comfortable communicating concerns, seeking support, and providing feedback.
  • Developed emerging leaders through coaching, mentorship, delegation, and increased ownership of operational responsibilities.
  • Supported new-store openings and operational launches, helping establish processes, staffing structures, inventory controls, and compliance standards.
  • Managed complex employee relations and operational issues, utilizing sound judgment, de-escalation, documentation, and established policies to resolve issues effectively.
  • Recognized with a 2024 annual performance rating of 5 — Far Exceeds Expectations.

Assistant General Manager

1 Year 7 Months
Verano | 01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assisted General Manager in daily operations of highly regulated, high-volume patient-facing facility, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Supervised frontline employees and supported scheduling, workforce planning, training, performance management, and operational execution.
  • Managed inventory, compliance processes, cash handling, loss prevention, and day-to-day operational controls to maintain operational integrity.
  • Facilitated leadership development and employee coaching to uphold high standards for patient experience and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Worked across retail functions to develop comprehensive knowledge of store operations, systems, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | 12-2020

Relevant foundation in law, policy, investigation, regulatory interpretation, and organizational systems.

  • 3.5 GPA

Skills

SELECTED LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS
Compliance & Risk: Extensive experience operating within a highly regulated environment
developing SOPs
supporting audits
maintaining documentation
and identifying operational risks.
Financial & Operational Management: Experienced with budgeting
payroll
labor management
sales forecasting
KPI analysis
inventory controls
purchasing
and operational resource allocation.
Strategic Leadership: Translates organizational priorities into actionable operational objectives and measurable performance expectations.
People Leadership: Experienced in developing managers and emerging leaders while establishing accountability
trust
and a positive organizational culture.
Healthcare & Patient Experience: Experience in both nursing-home and regulated medical cannabis environments
including handling sensitive patient information and maintaining patient-focused operations.

Timeline

General Manager

Verano
08.2022 - 04.2026Read More

Assistant General Manager

Verano
01.2021 - 08.2022Read More

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Arts from Criminology
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Alexandra NomidesOperations and Compliance Management