Eric Biggs
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dynamic leader with profound expertise in cannabis cultivation, operational process management from seed-to-sale, workflow efficiency, SOP management, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cannabis Consultant
Nature's Green Pharms
Durant, OK
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Analyzed industry trends to provide strategic insights for product development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational protocols and efficiencies.
- Implemented best practices for compliance with regulatory standards in product formulation.
- Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Provided advice on operational processes, business development initiatives, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
Owner
The House of Mother Earth Dispensary
DURANT, OK
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed daily operations of a community-focused cannabis dispensary.
- Developed staff training programs to enhance customer service skills.
- Oversaw inventory management and ensured product quality standards.
- Created marketing strategies to promote local cannabis products and events.
- Fostered relationships with suppliers to secure high-quality inventory.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and industry standards consistently.
- Implemented point-of-sale systems for efficient transaction processing.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
President
Oklahoma Pure Green
Durant, OK
01.2019 - 04.2024
- Led strategic planning sessions to define company vision and goals.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Implemented operational improvements to streamline processes and reduce waste.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and other partners.
- Diminished regulatory risks by strict adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
- Maintained consistently outstanding finished cannabis product. Zero lab failures, zero missed sales delivery targets, and not a single compliance inspection hit throughout a five year tenure.
Operations Officer
USS ESSEX
San Diego, California
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed 500+ personnel in Combat Systems, Operations, Communications, and Intelligence.
- Developed and implemented operational tactics, techniques and procedures.
- Implemented operational risk management.
- Evaluated system performance and identified areas to increase operational readiness and efficiency.
Joint Interoperability Control Officer
Expeditionary Strike Group Three
San Diego, California
10.2010 - 04.2012
- Coordinated the operation and employment of combat weapons systems and ballistic missile defense.
- Coordinated tactical control and employment of combat aircraft.
- Managed technical experts across all military branches to achieve a cohesive communications architecture.
- Managed Information systems, over-the-horizon and satellite communications.
- Resolved conflicts in air space operations to ensure safe and effective mission execution.
Warfare Training Development Officer
Surface Warfare Training Group
San Diego, California
04.2010 - 09.2010
- Developed training programs for combat systems personnel.
- Supported curriculum development to meet operational objectives and enhance training effectiveness.
- Coordinated logistics for training exercises and simulations.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance team communication and effectiveness.
- Managed documentation and reporting for training compliance and evaluations.
Assistant Operations Officer
USS FARRAGUT
Jacksonville, Florida
04.2007 - 03.2010
- Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with organizational policies.
- Managed a team of professionals to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed a team of professionals to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats.
- Directed the allocation of resources for project and operational needs.
- Led training and development programs to enhance team skills and performance.
- Conducted performance evaluations.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Health And Safety
Safety Programs Afloat / Ashore
Norfolk, VASome College (No Degree) - Naval Instructor Training
Instructor Training
Norfolk, VASome College (No Degree) - Leadership
Officer Leadership Development Program
Norfolk, VASome College (No Degree) - Combat Systems
AEGIS Combat Systems Officer Track IV
Dahlgren, VASome College (No Degree) - Operational Risk Management
Operational Risk Management For Leaders
Jacksonville, FLSome College (No Degree) - Sexual Assault Prevention And Intervention
Sexual Assault Prevention Intervention Program
Jacksonville, FLSome College (No Degree) - Joint Interoperability Architecture Development
Joint Interoperability Control Officer
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Contract negotiation
- Operational management
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Project management
Certification
Limited Duty Officer - United States Navy - Operations Technician
Timeline
Cannabis Consultant
Nature's Green Pharms
05.2024 - 05.2026
Owner
The House of Mother Earth Dispensary
05.2022 - 05.2024
President
Oklahoma Pure Green
01.2019 - 04.2024
Operations Officer
USS ESSEX
05.2012 - 06.2014
Joint Interoperability Control Officer
Expeditionary Strike Group Three
10.2010 - 04.2012
Warfare Training Development Officer
Surface Warfare Training Group
04.2010 - 09.2010
Assistant Operations Officer
USS FARRAGUT
04.2007 - 03.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Health And Safety
Safety Programs Afloat / Ashore
Some College (No Degree) - Naval Instructor Training
Instructor Training
Some College (No Degree) - Leadership
Officer Leadership Development Program
Some College (No Degree) - Combat Systems
AEGIS Combat Systems Officer Track IV
Some College (No Degree) - Operational Risk Management
Operational Risk Management For Leaders
Some College (No Degree) - Sexual Assault Prevention And Intervention
Sexual Assault Prevention Intervention Program
Some College (No Degree) - Joint Interoperability Architecture Development
Joint Interoperability Control Officer