Blake Hatcher
Oklahoma City,Oklahoma
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record in planning, directing, and optimizing operations across diverse departments. Expertise in leading manufacturing teams to achieve efficient production while adhering to stringent quality standards. Committed to fostering continuous process improvement through innovative and analytical strategies, with a strong ability to identify challenges and implement effective solutions. Recognized for mentoring and empowering team members, driving exceptional performance and collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Self-employeed
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2021 - Current
- Directed customer engagement strategies to streamline operations, achieving over $4 million in savings by addressing regulatory challenges and inefficiencies.
- Guided clients through regulatory inspection preparations and crafted corrective action plans to ensure compliance.
- Established comprehensive standard operating procedures and calculated cost of goods sold to streamline product line launches.
- Created targeted training solutions focused on client needs, fostering team development and elevating service quality.
- Guided clients through complex industry challenges by providing strategic recommendations.
- Analyzed client operations to pinpoint improvement areas, implementing solutions to boost productivity.
Senior Special Projects Manager
Tribe Collective
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed comprehensive oversight of product lifecycle across cultivation and processing licenses to optimize sales menu offerings.
- Executed development of 'house brands' and white-label production initiatives to broaden menu offerings for retail partners.
- Engaged with stakeholders to evaluate and recommend project opportunities based on feasibility and profitability.
- Facilitated mentorship for junior staff to promote effective project management techniques and foster collaborative teamwork.
- Coordinated resource allocation, balancing multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Organized and led team meetings focused on sharing progress updates, tackling challenges, and promoting effective communication within the team.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts, achieving favorable terms that optimized budget management.
Senior Compliance & Cultivation Manager
Tribe Collective
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Directed planning and operations for farm and hydrocarbon processing lab. Supervised a diverse team of up to 70 personnel to achieve operational goals.
- Directed production operations across all stages of the growing cycle, from planting to harvesting and processing.
- Designed targeted field strategies aimed at maximizing average crop yields.
- Managed compliance with agricultural regulations at local, state, and federal levels.
- Managed external audit processes and regulatory inquiries to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
- Guided cultivation staff through best practice methodologies, fostering enhanced team performance and operational expertise.
- Oversaw meticulous record-keeping of cultivation activities to enhance data-driven decision-making for future crop cycles.
- Managed inventory control processes for cultivation supplies to prevent shortages and excess waste.
- Developed and implemented coordinated harvest schedules to maximize operational efficiency.
- Oversaw recruitment, training, and supervision of seasonal workers for cultivation and harvest operations.
Compliance & Production Manager
Tribe Collective
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed comprehensive integration of Metrc and seed-to-sale systems across all licenses to uphold compliance standards.
- Oversaw a cross-functional production and sales team of 45, implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency.
- Designed comprehensive SOPs and COGS documentation for over 700 products, focusing on optimizing production processes and minimizing costs.
- Managed supplier communications to secure necessary materials in accordance with production timelines.
- Directed daily production operations, ensuring team adherence to productivity standards.
- Facilitated staff training on multiple software platforms, including Metrc, Distru, LeafLink, and GrowFlow.
- Optimized inventory control systems to maintain consistent material availability, ensuring uninterrupted production efficiency.
- Conducted analysis of production data to inform and enhance operational strategies.
- Diagnosed production bottlenecks and proposed actionable solutions to streamline operations and boost productivity.
- Assessed labor requirements to align with projected workload demands.
Compliance Manager
Auxin Genetics
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Executed comprehensive operational reporting to meet state requirements, ensuring precision and adherence to compliance standards.
- Analyzed internal processes through audits to identify non-compliance issues and advised on necessary corrective actions.
- Exhibited flexibility by engaging in various operational tasks, focusing on key areas within a developing industry.
- Executed quality objectives to enhance operational efficiency through meticulous planning and control measures.
- Assessed regulatory changes to inform stakeholders about potential impacts on operations.
- Evaluated vendor adherence to legal and regulatory standards to ensure alignment with company project requirements.
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Studies
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain And Operations Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2027
Skills
- Product development and training
- Problem-solving
- Manufacturing operations
- Supply chain management
- MS office / Google Sheets
- Project management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active listening
- Resource allocation
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Google - Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions Certificate
- Google - Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate - Currently Enrolled
- Google - Project Management Professional Certificate - Currently Enrolled
Timeline
Senior Special Projects Manager
Tribe Collective
10.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Compliance & Cultivation Manager
Tribe Collective
11.2022 - 10.2023
Compliance & Production Manager
Tribe Collective
12.2021 - 11.2022
Consultant
Self-employeed
11.2021 - Current
Compliance Manager
Auxin Genetics
07.2018 - 11.2021
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Studies
Oklahoma City Community College
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain And Operations Management
Western Governors University
References
References available upon request.