James Bent
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Experienced leader with a proven track record in operations management and compliance, notably at Emerald Fields. Excelled in developing innovative solutions in the cannabis industry, including pioneering member pricing at Patients Choice Medical Dispensary. Skilled in vendor relationship management and effective conflict resolution, demonstrating a collaborative approach and industry expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner/Owner
Cogwheel Property Development LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2024 - Current
- Developed single-family housing units in the Spokane area.
- Sourced and collaborated with a builders and realtors.
- Crafted a diverse group of investors to support financial initiatives.
- Planned venture completion by autumn 2025.
VP of Operations/Partner Owner
Emerald Fields
Manitou , CO
01.2015 - 03.2022
- Spearheaded the development of retail and medical cannabis operations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift-change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain goods and services at competitive prices.
- METRC - Certified.
- Developed and implemented compliant processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce investor risk.
- Diminished regulatory risks by strict adherence to operational processes.
- Collaborated with various departments to identify operational challenges and plan corrective actions.
- Worked with the location manager regarding employee levels and scheduling that meets the current business demands.
- Operated multiple retail and medical locations.
- Customer - Focused.
Operations Manger/GM
Reserve1
Glendale, CO
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Spearheaded the launch of a medical dispensary, overcoming the challenge of securing patient sign-ups before product placement.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure competitive pricing and favorable purchasing terms.
- Developed comprehensive operational processes for medical cannabis, including inventory management, cash handling, and compliance.
- METRC - Certified.
- Guest - Focused.
Partner/Owner
Patients Choice Medical Dispensary
Denver, CO
01.2009 - 06.2012
- Led medical operations for the fifth dispensary to open in Colorado.
- Navigated the cannabis industry during a period without established METRC and legal frameworks.
- Developed comprehensive training protocols.
- I choose to run the business just like other legal businesses. Our lawyer did not want us to upload inventory amounts and costs into the system out of fear that the Feds would charge us for those amounts if we were raided.
- I was the first dispensary to offer member pricing in Colorado.
- Offered massage and acupuncture to members for free.
Education
Culinary Certificate - Culinary Arts
Walt Disney World Culinary Apprenticeship
Orlando, FL04-1995
Skills
- Compliance Management
- Effective conflict resolution
- Recruitment and hiring
- Operations Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Collaborative team player
- Industry expertise
- Cash Management
- License #: M168580
Timeline
Partner/Owner
Cogwheel Property Development LLC
04.2024 - Current
VP of Operations/Partner Owner
Emerald Fields
01.2015 - 03.2022
Operations Manger/GM
Reserve1
12.2013 - 06.2014
Partner/Owner
Patients Choice Medical Dispensary
01.2009 - 06.2012
Culinary Certificate - Culinary Arts
Walt Disney World Culinary Apprenticeship
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