Jenna Agin
Cannabis Product Manager
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
Direct development and enhancement of cannabis products with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales targets. Gifted coordinator with natural leadership talents, solution-oriented approach to problem solving and expertise in mapping out effective strategies. Develop, monitor and strengthen plans to achieve goals with cost-effective approaches.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Neptune Wellness Solutions
, Canada
12.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, cannabis sommelier, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Successfully coordinated launches of ten different cannabis flower SKUs, three different vape SKUs, and nine oil SKUs.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Worked with engineering, production, and finance to accurately forecast, and continuous monitoring of product COGS.
- Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
- Monitored market trends and competitor performance and analyzed gaps to update promotional strategies and maximize sales.
- Actively engaged with R&D team to ensure new product development progresses on schedule, and new product trends/opportunities are realized with R&D team.
- Bridged gaps between R&D, engineering, production, regulatory, sales & marketing.
- Conducted product planning - gathering requirements, understanding and representing consumer/retailer/government board needs.
- Defined vision and market opportunity for products as well as stakeholder alignment and management.
- Prioritized product features and capabilities.
Project Manager
Neptune Wellness Solutions
, Canada
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Successfully aided in design and implementation of six new product process lines.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Coordinated daily activity and flow of projects through multiple departments to verify on-time product delivery.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Post Processing Engineer in R&D
Neptune Wellness Solutions
, United States
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Documented entire validation process, noting changes or alterations completed.
- Trained and assisted quality and production managers in validation techniques, methods, and testing processes.
- Collaborated with technologists to address operating issues, support rapid recovery, and minimize service disruptions.
- Worked to upscale CBD extraction facility from 100 lbs of hemp production daily to over 2 tons of daily hemp production.
- Evaluated and analyzed machinery needed to upscale and assisted in installation and commission of machinery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biosystems Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.2019
Skills
- Marketing Strategy Development
- Budget Forecasting
- Product Design and Development Consultations
- Microsoft Programs
- Process Flow Analytics
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Market Trend Analysis
- Marketing Program Management
- Product Vision and Strategy Ownership
Accomplishments
Helped to transition a large company from B2B to B2C cannabis products.
Successfully launched over 27 new SKU's into the Canadian recreational cannabis market.
Assisted in designing and implementing six new product process lines for producing large scale consumer packaged goods.
Worked remotely from the US for a Canadian company traveling regularly to ensure products and processes were properly launched.
Timeline
Product Manager
Neptune Wellness Solutions
12.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Neptune Wellness Solutions
02.2020 - 12.2021
Post Processing Engineer in R&D
Neptune Wellness Solutions
06.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biosystems Engineering
Clemson University
Similar Profiles
Donyat GrahamDonyat Graham
Retail Merchandiser at Neptune Retail SolutionsRetail Merchandiser at Neptune Retail Solutions
April CabreraApril Cabrera
In Store Representative at Neptune Retail SolutionsIn Store Representative at Neptune Retail Solutions
NICOLE AMPONSEMNICOLE AMPONSEM
Retail Activation Lead at Neptune Retail Solutions (formally News America)Retail Activation Lead at Neptune Retail Solutions (formally News America)
Brian GarzaBrian Garza
Sales and Training Manager at Sam's ClubSales and Training Manager at Sam's Club
Kelvin SimsKelvin Sims
MyChart Virtual Support Supervisor at Atrium HealthMyChart Virtual Support Supervisor at Atrium Health