Gabriel McDonald
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Gabriel is a passionate professional of the cannabis industry well versed in B2B sales, i502 regulations, data analytics, and retail inventory management. With a proud history of innovation in his field and profound curiosity for the dynamic market, Gabriel is an ideal candidate for any team looking to grow and stay ahead of the game.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Extraction Technician
Forbidden Farms
Tacoma, WA
2026 - Current
- Managed hydrocarbon extraction processes to create high-quality cannabis products for edible and inhalant use.
- Executed production line maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure optimal efficiency and quality standards.
- Extracted and isolated contents from materials to align with specific product lines.
- Ensured seamless inventory tracking across various processes to enhance operational efficiency and track production data using Excel and Cultivera.
Sales Floor Manager
Issaquah Cannabis Company
Issaquah, WA
2025 - 2026
- Managed inventory for entire store operations. Assisted with processing I502 complaint deliveries. Created transport manifests for defective and returned products.
- Collaborated with vendors to address and rectify issues related to spoiled, defective, or mishandled products.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of inventory to identify count discrepancies and assess aged products.
- Established and enforced new product knowledge standards while training staff on effective sales techniques.
- Engaged with brands to obtain merchandising resources aimed at enhancing visibility of high-end products and driving sales.
- Developed in-house end-user tools to interface directly with Posabit, Greenbits, Cultivera, and METRC systems for streamlined inventory management reporting.
- Monitored and reported on sales trends, customer feedback, and vendor relationships, tailoring purchasing strategies to align with customer habits and routines.
Coach, General Merchandise
Walmart
Staunton, VA
2021 - 2026
- Coordinated scheduling and workload distribution for team members to optimize productivity.
- Assisted executive management in creating seasonal sales strategies.
- Executed merchandising campaigns and amplified key events through strategic social media engagement and community outreach initiatives.
- Evaluated sales history, area demographics, and market profiles to strategically order high-demand products.
- Assessed legacy inventory to devise targeted merchandising strategies and optimize clearance sales for improved stock rotation.
Compliance Officer
Cville Canna Market
Charlottesville, VA
2021 - 2025
- Conducted compliance audits to ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal policies.
- Assisted in developing and implementing compliance training programs for staff.
- Monitored operational practices to identify areas for regulatory improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance-related inquiries and issues.
- Engineered first state-compliant inventory management and POS system for the emerging cannabis cultivation industry.
Regional Sales Manager
Pony Express Carwash
Pocatello, ID
2019 - 2021
- Led regional sales strategy to increase market penetration and drive revenue growth.
- Developed training programs for sales staff to enhance product knowledge and customer engagement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and optimize pricing strategies across multiple locations.
- Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.
- Attended industry conferences and tradeshows to stay up-to-date with market trends and customer needs.
- Identified potential B2B clients and conducted successful pitch presentations to drive sales growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VASkills
- B2B Relations
- Data Analytics
- Inventory Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Python
- Web Development
- Learner Management Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- IBM Data Scientist
- Cisco Network Associate
- CompTIA A+
Timeline
Extraction Technician
Forbidden Farms
2026 - Current
Sales Floor Manager
Issaquah Cannabis Company
2025 - 2026
Coach, General Merchandise
Walmart
2021 - 2026
Compliance Officer
Cville Canna Market
2021 - 2025
Regional Sales Manager
Pony Express Carwash
2019 - 2021
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Virginia