Lauren Carrafield
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic Inventory Supervisor with proven expertise at Cannabis House in optimizing inventory control and compliance. Skilled in METRC reporting and team leadership, I excel in enhancing operational efficiency and training associates. Recognized for resolving discrepancies swiftly, I foster strong vendor relationships and ensure seamless product availability for promotions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Supervisor
Cannabis House
02.2025 - Current
- Manage all aspects of inventory control, ensuring accurate product tracking, receiving, and transfers within METRC and POS systems.
- Lead back-of-house operations, including intake, labeling, packaging, and organizing inventory to maximize efficiency and product flow.
- Conduct daily audits and reconciliations to maintain compliance with state and local regulations, swiftly resolving discrepancies.
- Collaborate with purchasing and management teams to forecast inventory needs, place orders, and manage vendor relationships.
- Train and oversee inventory associates on SOPs, METRC procedures, and compliance protocols.
- Coordinate product intake scheduling to minimize delivery disruptions and maintain optimal stock levels for sales floor readiness.
- Partner with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless communication and product availability for promotions and new product launches.
- Conducted detailed audits of cash drawers and vaults to ensure compliance with company policies. Accurately counted and verified cash and other financial instruments.
Lead Sales Associate
Backpack Boyz
Long Beach, CA
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting products aligned with their preferences and needs, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Maintained store presentation standards through regular cleaning and merchandising.
- Accurately processed transactions using POS systems and maintained compliance with cannabis sales regulations.
- Trained new team members on customer service protocols and product knowledge.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated replenishment needs to management.
Cultivation Production Supervisor
H&K Growers
Wells, NV
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervised daily cultivation operations, ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards.
- Managed cloning, planting, and irrigation procedures to optimize plant health and yields.
- Directed teams during harvesting, trimming, and curing processes, maintaining quality control.
- Documented cultivation metrics and production data for internal reporting and regulatory requirements.
Lead Budtender
High Season
Adelanto, CA
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and regulations, enabling informed recommendations to both customers and management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing thorough product knowledge and personalized recommendations.
- Participated in community outreach events representing the dispensary positively within local communities.
- Assisted with marketing efforts by creating engaging social media content showcasing new products or upcoming dealspromotions.
Education
GED -
Long Beach Adult School
Long Beach, CA2010
Skills
- Inventory Management & Auditing
- METRC Compliance & Reporting
- Cannabis Retail Operations
- Team Leadership & Training
- Vendor Relations & Purchasing Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Back-of-House Operations
- POS Systems & Data Entry
- Customer Service Excellence
- Problem Solving & Process Improvement
- Task delegation
- Cash handling oversight
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Inventory Supervisor
Cannabis House
02.2025 - Current
Lead Sales Associate
Backpack Boyz
02.2023 - 08.2024
Cultivation Production Supervisor
H&K Growers
07.2021 - 12.2022
Lead Budtender
High Season
01.2019 - 04.2020
GED -
Long Beach Adult School