Facilitated marketing efforts across various marketing platforms and channels
Collaborated with the community on incorporating a new brand and store into a busy market
Facilitated store outfitting and inventory purchasing
Collaborated with vertically integrated partner on exclusive product drops
Differentiated our business in comparison to local competition
Partnered with local venues and annual events for unique sponsorship opportunities
General Manager
Quality Roots
Waterford, MI
05.2023 - 08.2024
Oversight of 30+ employees, including direction of 3 Assistant General Managers, 3 Lead Budtenders, and an inventory team.
Facilitation of high level sales tactics, and high volume sales. Direction over specific sales goals
Direction of store flow featuring over 20k customers, and $1,000,000.00+ in sales monthly
Oversight of Branded Hand Roll team, and distribution to sister stores
Facilitation of basic management duties amongst management team
General Manager/Director Of Retail
The WellFlower Group
Manistee, MI
04.2021 - 10.2022
Initial and continued staffing of the Manistee retail location
Wholesale Purchasing/Negotiation of the Manistee retail location, later for 3 locations
Recognizing sales trends and adjusting tactics based on current market
Recognizing trends in local competition, and differentiating
Advanced knowledge and recognition of Treez POS
Advanced use of METRC
Facilitated and passed multiple CRA inspections
Facilitate local events hosted by our dispensary, hosting vendors, live musicians, and more
General Manager
Lake Life Farms
Big Rapids, MI
09.2020 - 04.2021
In charge of wholesale purchasing for Big Rapids Retail.
In charge of all daily store operations, and cash management.
In charge of staffing for Big Rapids Retail location.
Responsible for all Metrc product management, and POS/online menu integrations.
Facilitated operations between cultivation/processing and retail division typically between myself and either the CEO or COO of the company.
Established many relationships with Michigan Cannabis Companies, facilitating not only wholesale purchasing but also sales. Also, viewed many different facilities and met different people supplying the current market.
Managed competitive advantage within the local market
Inventory Manager
Lume Cannabis Company
Evart and Honor, MI
12.2019 - 09.2020
Gain knowledge and understanding of all products, including minor details including percentages and special features and uses
Able to navigate METRC and TREEZ
Complete purchase orders
Work with working inventory as well as backstock
Assist in shipment receiving
Have excelled at multiple Lume locations.
Always displayed a willingness to take an extra step in difficult situations, to ensure the wellbeing of both our employees and customers/patients.
Work with customers to help them find best options for whatever their needs are, while demonstrating strong sales skills.
Member Service Representative
Lake Michigan Credit Union
White Lake, MI
06.2019 - 11.2019
Assist with escalated member difficulties
Perform account and loan maintenance, including opening and closing accounts, and originating loans
Acting lead for team when management is out of office (1-2 times weekly)
Account for daily transactions
Work directly with audit team, and handle personally multiple daily, weekly and monthly audits
Relationship Banker
Flagstar Bank
Waterford, MI
02.2018 - 03.2019
Assist Customers with bank finances, and account openings/closings
Handle and escalate mortgage and investment opportunities
Coordinate with mortgage and investment advisors on current market conditions and products
Consult customers on the best possible financial opportunities
Balance and maintain daily ATM transactions, responsible for all ATM related inquiries/activities.
Actively and successfully make outbound calls for investment opportunities to high net worth clients.
Back up vault custodian, responsible for 100k+ on occasion.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Entrepreneurship/ Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
01.2017
High School Diploma -
Lutheran High School Northwest
Rochester Hills, MI
01.2013
Skills
Computer Skills
Fluent in Microsoft Office, Connecteam, Slack
Workday, Salesforce, and other bank/finance related software
Experienced using Leaflink
Fluent in multiple POS systems (Treez, Flowhub, Cova, Leaflogix/Dutchie)