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Jessica Ragel

Tempe,AZ

Summary

Dynamic and performance-driven business professional with high integrity, strong work ethic and dedicated leadership skills. Meticulous and resourceful Business Manager with proven success leading productive teams, controlling budgets, networking to drive growth initiatives and marketing to maximize brand outreach.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

High Grade AZ
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2018 - Current
  • Oversee all operations within a 135,000 sq. ft. cultivation and manufacturing facility. Including cultivation (35,000 sq. ft. of canopy), post-processing, manufacturing, sales and distribution. Annual revenues of $15 million.
  • Scaled the business strategy, along with standard operating procedures, as the operation went from 65,000 sq. ft. to 135,000 sq. ft. Staffing grew from 40 personnel to 120.
  • Increased crop yields (grams per square foot) by 20% through a tactical approach.
  • Decreased annual operating expenses by 20% with a seasonal strategy in a volatile market.
  • Oversight of supply chain strategy for up to 25,000 lbs of biomass annually. Funneling into pre-packaged goods, extraction goods, and wholesale goods.
  • Create and implement internal ERP systems with low-cost platforms. Also, tracing all production metrics from yield to time in process to ensure operations stay within profitable parameters.
  • Developed a successful contract manufacturing branch of the company, generating approximately 10% of annual revenue.
  • Implemented automated manufacturing equipment to reduce labor by 50%, and increase output by 3x.

Director Of Production And Distribution

Copia (Cornucopia Rebrand)
03.2014 - 07.2018
  • Built the first of five edible brands in the state of Arizona.
  • Developed all policies and procedures for operations within the kitchen.
  • Managed and grew a team from three total personnel to ten total over a four-year timespan.
  • Created forecast production models to fit a new, growing marketplace.
  • Built all data and cost modeling internally while working with software development companies in the emerging market.
  • Responsible for all Human Resource functions: hiring, development, and performance management of operations staff, pay rates, bonus structures, and organizational structures, including job descriptions and career paths.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

The University of Arizona Global Campus
05-2025

Personal and Professional Development and Training -

Landmark Worldwide

Skills

  • Sales: Developed and managed upward of $2 million in gross monthly revenues
  • Strategy: Created strategic, forecasted plans to execute result-oriented goals in correlation with detailed timelines
  • Manufacturing forecasts: Plan, execute, and manage streamlined production from mother cuts to packaged, ready-to-sell goods
  • Supply Chain Logistics: Manage all supply agreements and resource planning with international partners in China
  • Compliance: Ensuring the facility meets all state regulations, along with hosting annual inspections
  • Leadership: 15 years of management and professional coaching experience
  • Marketing/Brand Outreach - Developed marketing materials and strategies, established and monitored discounts/promotions for fiscal soundness
  • Branding/Packaging Development: Assisted re-brand strategy, including analysis of products, packaging, and costs

Timeline

Director of Operations

High Grade AZ
08.2018 - Current

Director Of Production And Distribution

Copia (Cornucopia Rebrand)
03.2014 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

The University of Arizona Global Campus

Personal and Professional Development and Training -

Landmark Worldwide

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