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KENDRA SLINKER

Risk Management & Compliance Consultant
Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Dynamic Risk Management & Compliance Consultant with a diverse business and operational management background. Proven track record in strategizing and implementing practical business solutions, consistently driving growth and efficiency across all aspects of operations. Highly skilled in client relationship management, project coordination, and team leadership, demonstrated by exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities. Ongoing education in commercial cannabis risk management supports a keen understanding of cannabis controls and the commercial cannabis industry, creating an invaluable asset in any forward-thinking organization.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
2
2

Degrees

Work History

IT Director & Teacher

Greenwood School
Jacksonville, FL
06.2021 - 07.2022

Led technology advancement initiatives across the school, overseeing a team of "Technology Steward" students. Delivered tailored training solutions, implemented LMS and software systems, and tracked performance—secured funding for hardware and devices, creating a comprehensive technology curriculum. Achievements include a 15% improvement in technology usage, ~10% productivity increase through training, and the development of tech and business courses for 200 students. Managed and maintained the school's IT infrastructure and systems.

Teacher & IT Support

Seven Bridges School
Orange Park, FL
08.2018 - 05.2021

Implemented student-centered curriculum strategies for kindergarten through 12th-grade students. Delivered education and academic reinforcement to students, faculty, and staff and provided technical assistance and troubleshooting solutions to school users. Achievements include educating and reinforcing technology best practices for approximately 90 students and staff, developing age-appropriate lesson plans and instructional materials, evaluating student learning and providing feedback, offering training and support for effective technology use, and maintaining open communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and issues.

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Algood Food Company
Louisville, KY
02.2016 - 06.2017

Ensured strict compliance with SQF and HACCP standards for technical quality assurance. Implemented action plans to enhance quality and safety measures. Conducted regular audits to maintain packaging, ingredient, and product quality. Performed comprehensive laboratory tests, including physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses. Monitored product quality throughout different production stages. Managed laboratory equipment and communicated test results to relevant departments. Achievements include maintaining rigorous quality standards, ensuring product safety, and promoting effective cross-departmental communication.

Business Intelligence Consultant

Humana
Louisville, KY
06.2005 - 01.2016

Managed a $2.5M budget for interest and penalties, ensuring cost control and financial compliance. Led and supervised a team of 25+ associates, achieving claim payment targets and minimizing interest payments and penalties in a fast-paced production environment. Developed and delivered training programs for internal associates and vendors, enhancing claim payment practices and customer service excellence. Collaborated with stakeholders to understand business needs and translated them into actionable system requirements. Maintained project documentation and utilized analytical skills to address defects and enhancement requests, conducting data analysis to identify and resolve root causes.

Deputy Circuit Court Clerk

Commonwealth Of Kentucky
Shepherdsville, KY
03.2004 - 05.2005

Supported court records management, including filing, indexing, and retrieval in the electronic database. Assisted in scheduling hearings, administering oaths, and managing exhibits. Provided exceptional customer service, answering inquiries and guiding stakeholders through court procedures. Collected and processed court fees and maintained financial records. Ensured the accuracy of court records and generated statistical reports. Assisted with administrative tasks and utilized court-specific software.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Cannabis Control

Excelsior University
Albany, NY
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

New England Culinary Institute
Montpelier, VT
01.2012 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Corporate & Organizational Communication

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
08.1997 - 12.2002

Skills

    Infrastructure development

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Certification

Cannabis Workforce Initiative: Cannabis Career Exploration and Worker Rights

Timeline

Cannabis Workforce Initiative: Cannabis Career Exploration and Worker Rights

04-2023

Abstrax Tech, Inc: Abstrax & Terpenes Science Institute: Foundational Course

02-2023

Cannabis Workforce Initiative: Seed to Sale Modules 1 - 5

02-2023

Seed Talent: Cannabis Retail Basics

02-2023

Seed Talent: Intro to Cannabis

02-2023

Graduate Certificate - Cannabis Control

Excelsior University
01.2023 - Current

IT Director & Teacher

Greenwood School
06.2021 - 07.2022

Teacher & IT Support

Seven Bridges School
08.2018 - 05.2021

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Algood Food Company
02.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

New England Culinary Institute
01.2012 - 07.2015

Business Intelligence Consultant

Humana
06.2005 - 01.2016

Deputy Circuit Court Clerk

Commonwealth Of Kentucky
03.2004 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Corporate & Organizational Communication

Western Kentucky University
08.1997 - 12.2002
KENDRA SLINKERRisk Management & Compliance Consultant