Emily Smalara
Trulieve
Irwin,PA
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Results-oriented operations executive specializing in scaling systems and driving efficiencies. Experienced in optimizing P&L performance and designing frameworks that align execution with corporate strategy. Combines analytical rigor with a people-first approach to foster sustainable transformation in complex organizations.
Work History
National Retail Operations Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Built and led a cross-functional operations system integrating training, compliance, merchandising, and profit protection to drive execution consistency.
- Built and led a cross-functional operations system integrating training, compliance, merchandising, and profit protection to drive execution consistency.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish scalable frameworks and operating rhythms, increasing organizational velocity and alignment.
Retail Area Manager
1 Year 2 Months- Unified regional operations across 21 retail locations, improving customer satisfaction through workflow standardization.
- Mentored emerging leaders, implementing accountability systems that strengthened team retention.
- Championed operational excellence initiatives, aligning corporate strategy with daily execution.
Operations Consultant
6 Months- Executed organizational restructuring to align operations with long-term strategic goals.
- Implemented scalable vendor management and logistics systems, increasing operational efficiency by an average of 35%
- Guided ownership through change management processes to improve cross-departmental collaboration.
Area General Manager
1 Year- Conducted deep-dive financial reviews to optimize resource allocations and profitability resulting in over $300K in savings found in the the first 90-days
- Conducted deep-dive financial reviews to optimize resource allocations and profitability resulting in over $300K in savings found in the first first 90-days
- Slashed inventory variances by 90% in 30-days
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Skills
KPI & OKR Systems
Process Optimization
Change Leadership
Cross-Functional Leadership
Strategy Alignment
Resource Budgeting
Business Reviews
Talent Development
Leadership Pipeline
Certification
- OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety Certification
- Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Dispensary Agent Certification
- Maryland Cannabis Agent Registration
- Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employee License
- Connecticut Cannabis Employee Registration
Timeline
National Retail Operations Manager
Trulieve
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Retail Area Manager
Trulieve
11.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Operations Consultant
Two Seats at the Table
04.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Area General Manager
Maitri Medicinals
04.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Bradford School
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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