Denise Findley
Lodi,CA
Summary
Driven and resourceful Corporate Secretary and Project Manager with 3+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
A strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success with a results-driven approach.
An analytical problem-solver with with excellent team leadership, collaboration, planning and organizational skills built during successful career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Corporate Secretary / Construction Project Manager
Kolaboration Ventures Corporation
12.2021 - Current
- Organize, maintain and continuously update corporate files with all pertinent records and documents, such as, but not limited to articles of organization, incorporation, bylaws and operating agreements and renew all permits and licenses prior to expiration.
- Obtain new state cannabis licenses from California Department of Cannabis Control, and local licenses with counties or cities.
- Save corporation $600k+/annually through research and proposing to CFO to open our own armed security company.
- Propose to board of directors to manufacture our best selling products in-house to increase margins in each product category.
- Research and create reports and documents required to obtain permits, compliance, or respond to any corrective actions.
- Perform risk assessments for all potential store acquisitions and present to board of directors for final decision.
- Create metrics to measure and evaluate effectiveness of all implemented changes, regularly review, assess areas for improvement, and readjust approach and procedures accordingly.
- Project manage building process, and retail operations of new store locations and store acquisitions.
- Liaise with general contractor in reviewing, approval and submission of building plans to building departments to obtain building permits.
- Source sub-contractors, obtain proposals and review described scope of work for accuracy, and approve all construction contracts.
- Determine and communicate scope of work required for each trade and create timeline of completion while scheduling order, timeline, and completion of each trade to perform work.
- Maintain all construction documents, records, and track project valuation while staying within budget.
- Verify all contractor, and sub-contractor worker's compensation and valid licenses with CSLB.
- Facilitate team communication and update board of directors, engineers, architects, contractors, city or county planners, city council members, fire, police and building inspectors to push projects to completion.
- Review building plans and completed work to verify accuracy and schedule all final building, fire, police and planning inspections to obtain certificate of occupancy.
- Schedule and lead weekly retail and construction team meetings to maintain communication of project status and continually update managers of any changes that may affect their departments or opening timeline.
- Source, compile, review, approve supply orders and purchase building materials for project and individual departments.
- Oversee security team and create standard operating procedures based on specific needs of each location to prevent theft, diversion of cash and products, and implement verification procedures to prevent unauthorized access to our facilities.
- Maintaining compliance with all conditions of approval and Department of Cannabis Control regulations.
- Build and maintain positive rapport with cities, counties, inspectors, contractors, team members, police, fire and vendors to create lasting positive relationships.
Retail Manager / Assistant to the Project Manager
Kolaboration Ventures Corporation
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Liaised with sales, distribution, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Collaborated with corporate officers, distribution and marketing teams to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Created metrics to measure success of newly implemented changes in processes and procedures, review, and revise accordingly to achieve company goals.
- Created and implemented standard operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, organized,
- Controlled store inventory and revised cash handling, product handling, and security procedures to prevent theft and diversion.
General Manager of Sales
GrowGeneration Corporation
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Liaised and assisted GrowGeneration's management team to prepare for acquisition of Emerald City Garden.
- Communicated & implemented new policies and procedures set forth by corporate management.
- Ensured all tasks, goals, objectives and training assigned by Corporate Management was completed by all staff by set deadlines.
- Developed rapport with remote employees and collaborated with purchasing department & finance department to purchase stock from specific sources to ensure the highest margins, as well as collaboratively solve invoice discrepancies with vendors.
- Strategically pursued competitive accounts by differentiating company from competitors.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase customer traffic and sales volume by 50%.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
General Manager
Emerald City Garden/Benzakry Family Corporation
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed five small business simultaneously and increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
- Increased sales by $300,000/year by creating and assessing performance metrics to measure success, implementing new procedures based on data analytics to optimize performance, perform more efficiently, maximize profits, and make more strategically-guided decisions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and purchasing inventory based on historical sales data.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Led weekly meetings with store managers to identify techniques to collaborate in overcoming sales and operational obstacles.
- Directed successful product turnover, eliminating over $500,000+ in debt within 7 months.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Manager
Emerald City Garden/Benzakry Family Corporation
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Instituted advanced level of data reporting using QuickBooks to develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends.
- Recruited, hired and trained associates to develop productive team with excellent product knowledge.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty, increasing return customers by 50%.
Sales Associate
Emerald City Garden/Benzakry Family Corporation
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Generated new sales leads to consistently achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive and increase sales by over 100%.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
Education
No Degree - OSHA 30-Hour Outreach For General Industry
12.2023
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
12.2000
Certifications:
- American Heart Association: Basic Life Support (BLS)
No Degree - General Studies
12.1999
High School Diploma -
1998
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Business Acumen
- Change Management
- Adaptability
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Team Player
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving in Multi-Faceted Challenges
- Risk Assessment
- Ability to Accept Feedback
- Highly Coachable
Certification
- OSHA-30 Certification - 30-Hour Outreach for General Industry (2023)
Timeline
Corporate Secretary / Construction Project Manager - Kolaboration Ventures Corporation
12.2021 - Current
Retail Manager / Assistant to the Project Manager - Kolaboration Ventures Corporation
11.2020 - 12.2021
General Manager of Sales - GrowGeneration Corporation
08.2020 - 11.2020
General Manager - Emerald City Garden/Benzakry Family Corporation
12.2019 - 08.2020
Manager - Emerald City Garden/Benzakry Family Corporation
07.2017 - 12.2019
Sales Associate - Emerald City Garden/Benzakry Family Corporation
09.2016 - 07.2017
University of South Florida - No Degree, OSHA 30-Hour Outreach For General Industry
Los Medanos College - No Degree, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Diablo Valley College - No Degree, General Studies
Concord High School - High School Diploma,
- OSHA-30 Certification - 30-Hour Outreach for General Industry (2023)
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