LAURIE ROSE
Freeburg,IL
Summary
Retail operations and wellness professional with experience in cannabis sales, small-business ownership, military leadership, and community advocacy. Skilled in team communication, compliance adherence, customer experience strategy, and maintaining high morale in fast-paced environments. Combines a business-owner mindset, Navy-trained discipline, and neurodiversity-informed communication.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Budtender
Mystic Greenz
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered exceptional cannabis education and customer experience. Ensured full regulatory compliance including ID checks, purchase limits, and POS accuracy. Supported inventory processes, cycle counts, variance reporting, and METRC-aligned workflows. Assisted with cash-handling and opening/closing procedures with full accuracy. Modeled positive communication and teamwork, supporting healthy store culture.
President
San Diego NORML
2005 - 01.2007
- Advocated for cannabis policy reform and community education initiatives, fostering awareness and support for legalization efforts. Organized and led community outreach programs, enhancing public understanding of cannabis benefits and responsible use.
Owner / Licensed Massage Therapist
01.2022 - Current
- Operate an independent wellness practice overseeing scheduling, finance, supplies, and marketing. Maintain strict compliance with licensing and documentation standards. Build repeat clientele through trauma-informed and neurodiversity-aware communication.
Licensed Massage Therapist
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered high-volume therapeutic sessions while maintaining strong customer satisfaction. Managed client intake, documentation, and personalized care plans.
Navy Ombudsman
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Served as liaison between command and Navy families, providing confidential communication and crisis support. Organized family readiness events and maintained structured communication channels. Demonstrated empathy, conflict resolution, and morale support during high-pressure periods.
Hull Maintenance Technician, E-4
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Completed A School with honors; upheld strict safety and procedural standards. Trained junior sailors, demonstrating early leadership skills.
Education
Associate of Science -
Seed Talent Cannabis Education
01.2025
Associate in Applied Sciences - undefined
Southwestern Illinois College
01.2024
Hull Maintenance Technical Training
U.S. Navy A School
01.2002
Skills
- Leadership & Staff Development
- Compliance
- SOP Implementation
- KPI Awareness
- Cannabis Product Knowledge
- Operations Management
- Culture Building
- Inventory & Cash Controls
- Customer Experience Strategy
- Training & Coaching
- Neurodiversity-Informed Communication
- De-escalation
- Positive Communication
- Social Media
- Customer Engagement
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- High Emotional Intelligence
Leadership and Operations Experience
Owner/Licensed Massage Therapist
2022 - present
- Operate an independent wellness practice overseeing scheduling, finance, supplies, and marketing. Maintain strict compliance with licensing and documentation standards. Build repeat clientele through trauma-informed and neurodiversity-aware communication.
Licensed Massage Therapist
2022 - 2023
- Delivered high-volume therapeutic sessions while maintaining strong customer satisfaction. Managed client intake, documentation, and personalized care plans.
Navy Ombudsman
2008 - 2011
- Served as liaison between command and Navy families, providing confidential communication and crisis support. Organized family readiness events and maintained structured communication channels. Demonstrated empathy, conflict resolution, and morale support during high-pressure periods.
Hull Maintenance Technician, E-4
2002 - 2005
- Completed A School with honors; upheld strict safety and procedural standards. Trained junior sailors, demonstrating early leadership skills.
Timeline
Budtender
Mystic Greenz
01.2025 - Current
Owner / Licensed Massage Therapist
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Massage Therapist
01.2022 - 01.2023
Navy Ombudsman
01.2008 - 01.2011
Hull Maintenance Technician, E-4
01.2002 - 01.2005
Associate in Applied Sciences - undefined
Southwestern Illinois College
Hull Maintenance Technical Training
U.S. Navy A School
President
San Diego NORML
2005 - 01.2007
Associate of Science -
Seed Talent Cannabis Education