Elizabeth Foster
Barre,VT
Summary
Highly adaptable operations, compliance and business leader. Possessing skills honed through ground up, boots on the ground experience. Proven ability to set into ever-expanding roles in a fast-paced complex environment. Possessing both a strong work ethic and team first mindset. Excelling in a continuous improvement environment with a focus on SOP's and overall regulatory compliance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager/Operations
Zenbarn Farms
2023 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end cannabis operations including cultivation, manufacturing, production, wholesale fulfillment and retail operations for both medical and recreational dispensaries
- Supervised cultivation, operations during transition periods.
- Served as retail manager for medical and recreational dispensaries.
- Led compliance efforts with the State of Vermont, ensuring adherence to CCB regulations, reporting, inventory tracking, audits and licensing requirements.
- Managed payroll, accounts payable and receivable (AP/AR), office administration, scheduling, onboarding and employee relations.
- Absorbed multiple leadership roles as staffing levels were reduced, maintaining business continuity across all departments.
- Progressed from individual contributor to an operational team of XX employees with annual sales of XX.
Cultivator
Curaleaf - Vermont
2022 - 2023
- Operated as part of a two-person cultivation team.
- Managed large-scale greenhouse operations
- Participated in the full cultivation lifecycle.
- Maintained plant health, environmental controls, and production schedules during a high-output growth period.
Office Administrator
Adams Granite
2020 - 2022
- Responsible for customer portals and the order to cash process.
- Answered phone, processed orders and supported daily office operations.
- Recognized and rewarded for sustained initiative, high performance and contributions beyond assigned duties
- Supported a fast-paced business environment during peak COVID-era demand.
Office Manager
Hardrock Granite
2018 - 2020
- Managed day-to-day office operations for a small, family-owned business
- Oversaw scheduling, invoicing, customer communications, and administrative workflows.
- Maintained business operations until role transitioned internally within the family
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Retail Management
- Payroll, AP/AR, Office Management
Timeline
General Manager/Operations
Zenbarn Farms
2023 - Current
Cultivator
Curaleaf - Vermont
2022 - 2023
Office Administrator
Adams Granite
2020 - 2022
Office Manager
Hardrock Granite
2018 - 2020