Elizabeth Jarasunas
Long Beach,California
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented operations and accounting professional with a strong foundation in cannabis industry compliance, retail management, and back-office functions. Skilled in overseeing financial processes, inventory control, regulatory reporting, and cross-functional operations across all stages of a cannabis business. Passionate about supporting growth through operational excellence, financial accuracy, and team development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager
The Circle LBC
01.2025 - Current
- Coached sales associates between two stores (team of 45+) in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with purchasing, marketing, accounting and HR teams.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly provided constructive feedback coaching opportunities improvement recognition outstanding achievements.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
Accounting/Human Resources Assistant
The Circle LBC
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Assist Senior Accountant and Human Resources director for dispensary group (2 stores, cultivation, and distribution.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Processed weekly payroll for over 45 employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Recovered 35% of open receivables in just two months.
General Manager
Goat Global Westwood
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability, executed through team development and promotions.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Accounting: payroll, Quickbooks data entry, account reconciliation, bank reconciliation, accounts payable, cash management and bank deposits.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
General Manager
MedMen
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed aspects of budgeting for retail location including labor costs, expense control and revenue tracking.
- Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
- Payroll, staff hiring/training/management, and scheduling.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, introducing regular review sessions that boosted team performance and morale.
General Manager
Ashmoon Inc DBA Hollywood High Grade
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Grew sales 30%+, establishing new baseline metrics for 8 year old dispensary.
- Established SOPs and company policy handbook.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Directed launch of Delivery Service start to finish, including licensing, insurance, marketing, operations, and staffing.
- Coordinate with accountants regarding bookkeeping, financial statements, tax payments.
- Human Resources
Co-Manager of Operations
MedMen
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Rolled out METRC system at LAX store: created workplace SOPs and trained staff for METRC compliant operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all operational activities, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching as needed for professional development.
- Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
- Led a team of retail associates to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding customer experiences
Retail Manager & Buyer
Traditional DTLA
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Oversaw store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash management, and regulatory compliance.
- Built and maintained relationships with vendors to establish competitive purchasing agreements.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Completed daily paperwork and computer entry of sales data as established by management.
Operations Manager
Organic Kind
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Coordinated daily operations of cannabis retail delivery service and product brand.
- SOP developer and co-author of company manual, updating procedures with Prop 64 regulation role out.
- Supervised staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Supported CEO/Founder with strategy and partnerships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CAHigh school diploma - undefined
Burbank High School
Burbank, CASkills
- METRC
- Accounts payable and receivable
- POS Systems
- Microsoft and Google Suite
- QuickBooks
- Bank and safe deposits
- Account reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
Certification
- Cal/OSHA 30 certified: focus on Cannabis Industry
Timeline
Store Manager
The Circle LBC
01.2025 - Current
Accounting/Human Resources Assistant
The Circle LBC
02.2024 - 01.2025
General Manager
Goat Global Westwood
12.2022 - 02.2024
General Manager
MedMen
05.2022 - 11.2022
General Manager
Ashmoon Inc DBA Hollywood High Grade
07.2020 - 05.2022
Co-Manager of Operations
MedMen
11.2019 - 07.2020
Retail Manager & Buyer
Traditional DTLA
05.2019 - 09.2019
Operations Manager
Organic Kind
02.2015 - 01.2019
High school diploma - undefined
Burbank High School
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of California-Santa Cruz
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