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Drew Fredrickson

Phoenix

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in the cannabis industry and a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals and profits.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / CEO – Sales & Operations Contractor

Karma Boost LLC
03.2023 - Current
  • Performed sales contractor and consulting services for the wholesale of bulk and pre-packed cannabis flower, pre-rolls, extracts, and biomass.
  • Led the development of a startup direct-to-consumer cannabis delivery service and app, demonstrating initiative and innovative thinking in a rapidly evolving industry.
  • Established strategic partnerships with major labs for white label and toll process relationships, showcasing my ability to build and maintain strong business relationships.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product expansion and diversification.
  • Oversaw project management activities, ensuring timely completion of client deliverables while adhering to quality standards.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Lead Project Manager

AlongComesMari
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
  • Oversaw all aspects of project lifecycle from initial planning stages through execution, monitoring progress closely against established goals and objectives.
  • Tailored unique software integration solutions that powered the custom cannabis delivery smart phone application.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Streamlined communication channels among team members for enhanced collaboration.
  • Established best practices for project management methodologies across the organization.

Sales and Brand Manager

The Blossom Farms
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Successfully sold a portfolio of; bulk cannabis flower, fresh frozen biomass, trim and extraction material, branded packaged flower in the Arizona wholesale cannabis market
  • Designed from the ground up new cannabis brands and product lines for packaged flower, infused and non-infused pre-rolls and live resin vape pens.
  • Provided expert cannabis knowledge to every department in the company including the C-level
  • Built-up my extensive book of business in the Arizona cannabis market, including top MSO’s

Territory Account Manager

The Pharm & Sunday Goods
03.2018 - 03.2022
  • Generated over 40 million dollars in sales revenue personally from 2020-2021
  • Established great business relationships with the largest MSO’s (Curaleaf, Verano/Zenleaf, MedMen, iAnthus/Health for Life, Reef)
  • Extensive book of business in the Arizona cannabis market
  • Successfully sold a diverse portfolio of; edibles, topicals, pre-rolls, branded packaged flower, bulk crude oil and distillate, as well as bulk flower and biomass in the wholesale market
  • Personally cultivated the relationship with one of the company's key extractor accounts, which in turn led to a multimillion dollar yearly purchasing contract
  • Created custom solutions to streamline inventory access for the entire sales, distribution and production team
  • Collaborated with the product development team to create new brands and product lines that I successfully launched into the Arizona market
  • Expanded multiple product lines with new and existing customers
  • Excelled at sales planning, reporting and forecasting
  • Provided expert cannabis knowledge to every department within the company
  • Helped keep the executive leadership team current on market trends, product development and company strategy
  • Assisted the Marketing department with event planning and brand development
  • Directed production process changes to capitalize more revenue from kief and biomass
  • Worked closely with the production manager to help guide genetic strain variety throughout our product lines
  • Exceeded monthly sales goals while working autonomously, especially during many transitions with no direct supervision
  • Attended multiple industry trade shows and local and regional events to represent the company and brands

Field Sales Representative

AALCO Distributing
04.2014 - 03.2018
  • Sold a diverse portfolio of all Anheuser-Busch domestic products, import, regional craft and local micro craft beer brands
  • Established rapport to ensure a trusting sales relationship with clients
  • Proven ability to work with local and chain accounts both on-premise and off-premise
  • Worked with the business owners to assess sales trends and inventory to project future sales
  • Increased sales by driving organic growth by promoting and sampling new brands
  • Leveraged national and local brand sponsorships to increase sales through customer loyalty
  • Built eye-catching displays to increase incremental sales by attracting customers
  • Effectively used POCM material of features and specials for on-premise accounts to drive sales
  • Properly merchandised by establishing and maintaining an organized rotational system
  • Successfully completed Anheuser-Busch sales representative courses and yearly re-certifications
  • Familiar with current market trend shifts in the industry
  • Consistently received bonuses by exceeding quarterly sales numbers and brand objectives

Assistant Manager

S & V Liquors
02.2013 - 04.2014
  • Merchandised products for consumer sales by accepting orders and scanning into inventory
  • Assessed inventory and built transfer orders for surplus items
  • Helped the manager plan orders through inventory assessment and forecasting
  • Maintained high level of customer service to ensure customer loyalty
  • Assisted customers in selecting purchases by using product knowledge to increase sales
  • Helped promote products and drive brand awareness through in-store samplings
  • Built relationships with multiple vendor sales representatives
  • Maintained a proper cash register balance sheet and performed daily cash deposits

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology

Ivy Tech Community College of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
01-2012

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project & Operations management
  • Sales management
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Wholesale Cannabis B2B Software - Leaf Trade & Leaf Link
  • Cannabis Marketing Software - Alpine IQ, GoHighLevel
  • CRM Software - HubSpot, Pipedrive, AB InBev
  • Cannabis ERP Software - Dutchie POS & E-COMM, Treez, BioTrack, Canix, SAGE X3 & Intacct, MJ Freeway, MJ Platform

Timeline

Lead Project Manager

AlongComesMari
05.2023 - 04.2024

Owner / CEO – Sales & Operations Contractor

Karma Boost LLC
03.2023 - Current

Sales and Brand Manager

The Blossom Farms
05.2022 - 04.2023

Territory Account Manager

The Pharm & Sunday Goods
03.2018 - 03.2022

Field Sales Representative

AALCO Distributing
04.2014 - 03.2018

Assistant Manager

S & V Liquors
02.2013 - 04.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology

Ivy Tech Community College of Fort Wayne

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