CHRISTINA R. OCCHIPINTI
Plainsboro,NJ
Summary
Experienced Cannabis General Manager with a passion for sales, developing rapport and meaningful business relationships. Equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Sweetspot Maplewood
11.2024 - Current
- Recruitment, onboarding, training, development, and CRC badging of all staff members
- Execution of vendor wholesale agreements
- Purchasing of all supplies, accessories, and cannabis inventory for the store.
- Configuration of Dutchie settings
- Maintain vendor relationships to push profit margins and schedule in store pop ups
- Scheduling, Weekly bank deposits, Payroll
- Intaking inventory, ensuring NJCRC complaint standards
- Overseeing all daily operations
Distribution Manager
Illicit Gardens
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Inventory Management
- Generate all invoices and manifests for outgoing product using METRC and Leaflink
- Correspondence with clients to schedule deliveries, set up promotions, Assignment of drivers for deliveries
- Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with NJCRC
Sales Manager
Harmony Dispensary
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Training new hires on sales techniques, HIPPA compliance, NJCRC standards, company policies, new strains, flavor profiles, terpenes, and cannabinoids
- Inventory balancing/management
- Scheduling, Weekly bank deposits, Payroll, Administering 8300 forms
- Overseeing all daily operations, and being present on the sales floor to observe dispensary associates behaviors, communication, selling patterns
- Overseeing all end of day cash and reconciliation reports, and submission of any CRC input correction to state representatives
Cosmetic Sales Manager
Macy's
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Top closing in sales with volume surpassing yearly goals and company expectation
- Training sales reps on consultative, value-driven sales approach and company standards
- Organization of weekly sales reports and meetings to track sales figures and product viability
- Training sales reps on make-up application techniques and products
- Planning and execution of events through vendors and clientele
- Handling customer complaints with win-win resolutions
Education
Makeup Designory
New York City, New Yorkundefined
Bergen Community College
Paramus, New Jerseyundefined
Secaucus High School
Secaucus, New JerseySkills
NJCRC Regulations, Recruiting, Hiring, Inventory Ordering/Management, Scheduling, Team Building, Training, Operations Management, B2B Relations, Metrc Certified, Payroll, Cash Handling
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement
- Awarded to Christina Occhipinti
- For completing Cultivation Level 1 Program
- Completion Date: January 27, 2014
Timeline
General Manager
Sweetspot Maplewood
11.2024 - Current
Distribution Manager
Illicit Gardens
11.2023 - 11.2024
Sales Manager
Harmony Dispensary
07.2019 - 11.2023
Cosmetic Sales Manager
Macy's
01.2014 - 01.2019
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Bergen Community College
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Secaucus High School
Makeup Designory