Hi, I’m
Cj Walsh
Entreprenuer
Miami,florida
Summary
Experienced farm manager overseeing legal and large cannabis cultivation facilities in Washington, Oregon, and California. Skilled in leading teams to achieve common goals and adept at creative problem-solving in the office environment. Entrepreneurial background in launching and managing diverse business ventures, with a focus on strategic planning and effective resource management aligned with core business objectives. Recognized for fostering collaborative work environments and consistently delivering results in dynamic market conditions.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Irie spot JA, IrieHighFarms, and Meant To Be Villas
Entrepreneur/CEO
09.2020 - 04.2025
Job overview
- I currently own and operate an Airbnb in negril Jamaica with my Wife. Taking my passion of cannabis we opened Jamaica’s first Bud and Breakfast. I run the farm and my wife takes care of the Airbnb bookings. I also have a dispensary and shop I sell my products out of. I now have someone managing the shop and the farm so I have more time to be able to commit to a full time remote job again.
Source farms
Harvest manager
04.2017 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Managed a crew of 25 employees.
- Reduced water usage in facilities by 20% by using an alternative recycling water program.
- Improved the quality of products through introduction of new genetics to facility.
- Met company goals and criteria while also complying with legislation and local rules and regulations.
Kush comfort farms
05.2014 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Managed a team of 14 people from various backgrounds.
- Created a new trellis system that maximized yield and cut labor costs by 30%
- Over exceeded the targets by double before I was managing farm. Based on yield and volume output.
- Created and coordinated the schedule for the plant care program.
- Met monthly and yearly quotas.
- Built and sustained lifelong relationships in the cannabis industry through this position.
Spokane worldwide farm
Farmer
06.2009 - 07.2012
Job overview
- This was a local organic farm that I worked at where I was responsible for doing farm work, as well as cleaning washing dishes and tending to customers. It was a summer job while I was in high school. This is where my true passion for farming came to life.
Education
Southern Oregon University
Bachelors degree from business management, tourism management
06.2016
University Overview
- Majored in business management and minored in tourism management.
- Learned about the tourism industry around the world and in America, while also learning how to run a business.
Skills
- Goal setting
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Strategic thinking
- Client engagement
- Business planning
- Operational planning
- Revenue generation
- Risk mitigation
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Business marketing
- Business leadership
- Business development
- Sales strategies
- Product development
- Marketing strategies
- Effective leader
- Business management
- Budget control
- Direct sales
- Inventory management
- Financial management
- Customer service management
- Customer retention
- Inventory control
- Sales promotion
- Schedule management
- Employee relations
- Employee motivation
- Employee development
- Scheduling
- Management team building
- Desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
- Price structuring
References
- Toraj, Farzona, mentor high school teacher, 509-990-5055
- Daniel, former employer (Kush comfort farms), 509-218-8426
- Nolan, Templeton, former employer, 509-570-6489
Certification
Salesforce certified- coursera
Adobe Content Creator certified-coursera
B2B and Territory Sales Strategies and Techniques-corsera
Timeline
Entrepreneur/CEO
Irie spot JA, IrieHighFarms, and Meant To Be Villas
09.2020 - 04.2025
Harvest manager
Source farms
04.2017 - 02.2019
Kush comfort farms
05.2014 - 03.2017
Farmer
Spokane worldwide farm
06.2009 - 07.2012
Southern Oregon University
Bachelors degree from business management, tourism management
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