CHRISTOPHER M. O'BRIEN
Sandusky
Summary
Results-oriented compliance manager with a robust background in regulatory standards, risk management, and internal control frameworks. Committed to ensuring organizational adherence to legal and ethical obligations while proactively mitigating compliance risks and fostering a culture of integrity. Analytical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities are leveraged in challenging compliance roles that drive excellence and contribute to the sustained success of the organization. I possess a proven track record of enhancing compliance processes and promoting a proactive approach to risk management underscoring dedication to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Compliance
NEN Holdings, LLC
Sandusky, OH
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented compliance policies. Collaborated with Department Managers ensuring alignment with operational workflows through SOP's with state and federal regulations.
- Lead audit and inspection readiness efforts, maintaining required documentation, conducting internal audits, and managing responses to regulatory findings or corrective actions.
- Oversaw all METRC compliance activities, including plant and package tagging, transfers, harvests, destructions, adjustments, and routine reconciliation between physical inventory and system records.
- Trained and supported staff on compliance protocols, METRC data entry, record-keeping best practices, and proactively investigate and resolve compliance issues while reporting risks to senior leadership.
- Oversaw daily operations across departments to ensure efficient production, regulatory compliance, resource allocation, and achievement of organizational performance goals.
Director of Compliance
CPC of Missouri - Smithville, LLC
Kansas City, MO, United States
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Oversee all company operations to ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal cannabis laws and regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies, including the Missouri DHSS and other relevant bodies.
- Conduct internal audits and facility walk throughs to identify potential compliance risks and address them proactively.
- Train staff on compliance best practices, including record keeping, security protocols, packaging and labeling standards, and inventory management.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records required for compliance audits, including SOPs, employee training logs, security logs, waste disposal records, and inventory reports.
Compliance Officer
State of Missouri - DHSS - DCR
Kansas City, MO, United States
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Monitor licensed cannabis facilities to ensure compliance with Missouri state cannabis laws and regulations.
- Investigate complaints and alleged violations involving cannabis operations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities and findings.
- Provide guidance and education to licensees regarding regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Collaborate with state and local law enforcement, health departments, and other regulatory bodies.
Compliance Manager
Red Diamond Investors LLC
Las Vegas, NV, USA
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Assists with creating/moving plants within METRC as plants age and are moved throughout the cultivation facility.
- Recording wet weights, dry weights, waste weights, and destruction weights, in the METRC system when plants are harvested, dried, cured, and trimmed.
- Maintain accurate cultivation records for our cannabis cultivation compliance platforms including but not limited to plant tags, plant inputs, plant location accuracy, waste tracking and harvest accuracy including weighing and movement of final product.
- Regularly conduct facility walk through to audit the overall facility state to ensure compliance.
- Ensure the operation always adheres to all state and regulatory policies per state compliance.
- Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as needed.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy Technology
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV, United StatesDiploma - undefined
Coronado High School
Henderson, NV, United States01-2010
Skills
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Internal Control Frameworks
- Analytical and Problem-Solving
- Regulatory expertise
- Quality management processes
Timeline
Director of Compliance
NEN Holdings, LLC
10.2025 - Current
Director of Compliance
CPC of Missouri - Smithville, LLC
04.2024 - 10.2025
Compliance Officer
State of Missouri - DHSS - DCR
08.2022 - 04.2024
Compliance Manager
Red Diamond Investors LLC
07.2018 - 06.2022
Diploma - undefined
Coronado High School
Associates of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy Technology
College of Southern Nevada