Rebecca Simmons
waynesville,MO
Summary
Experienced operations professional with a diverse background spanning veterinary care and the regulated cannabis industry. Five years of leadership experience managing teams of up to 10 employees within a cultivation and manufacturing facility, with hands-on experience across cultivation, harvest, trimming, packaging, METRC, inventory, final goods, marketing, and sales. Holds a degree in veterinary studies and currently works within a professional animal hospital environment, bringing additional experience in animal care, client service, documentation, attention to detail, and working within established medical procedures. Known for adaptability, leadership, organization, and the ability to learn and operate effectively across highly specialized environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Operations Specialist.
Converse Animal Hospital
San Antonio, TX
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Implemented scheduling systems for appointments, optimizing clinic utilization and reducing wait times.
- Coordinated daily operations to enhance workflow efficiency and patient care quality.
- Supported veterinary staff with patient intake procedures, improving overall client experience.
- Assisted in managing inventory, ensuring timely restocking of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Cultivation & Operations Team Lead
Delphi Brands
Waynesville, MO
03.2022 - 08.2026
- Pioneered the cultivation and manufacturing facility, developing broad hands-on knowledge of the operation and its production systems.
- Worked across the complete cultivation cycle, including plant care, cultivation support, harvest, drying, curing, trimming, processing, and preparation of finished cannabis products.
- Supported harvest and trimming operations while maintaining production quality, efficiency, and company standards.
- Ensured high production quality and compliance with company standards during harvest and trimming operations.
- Moved into packaging operations and helped manage the movement of cannabis products from processing through packaged finished goods.
- Mastered METRC for efficient cannabis tracking, package management, inventory movement, and compliance documentation.
- Developed extensive working knowledge of METRC for cannabis tracking, package management, inventory movement, compliance documentation, and seed-to-sale accountability.
- Worked closely with cultivation, production, packaging, inventory, and management teams to keep product moving efficiently through the facility.
- Advanced into final goods operations, gaining detailed knowledge of the standards and processes required before products moved toward sale.
- Trained and mentored team members on production procedures and quality standards, enhancing operational consistency and workflow efficiency.
- Adapted to different operational roles across departments to maintain productivity and facility performance.
- [5 Years]
Brand Marketing & Sales
Delphi Brands
Waynesville, MO
- Transitioned from cultivation and production into brand marketing and sales, bringing firsthand product and operational knowledge into customer-facing work.
- Represented company brands at dispensaries, industry events, promotional activations, and customer-facing opportunities.
- Educated dispensary staff, customers, and industry professionals on cannabis products, cultivation practices, product quality, and brand offerings.
- Enhanced sales initiatives through relationship building, product education, promotional activities, and market outreach that strengthened customer connections.
- Leveraged extensive cultivation and production knowledge to articulate product quality and effectively differentiate company products in the market.
- Coordinated with sales, marketing, operations, and management teams on promotional campaigns and brand initiatives that aligned with company goals.
- Supported customer and dispensary relationships while communicating market feedback and commercial opportunities to internal teams.
- Role concluded following a decline in sales and the elimination of the department as part of changing business conditions.
- [Dates]
Education
High School Diploma -
[School Name]
City, StateSkills
- Cultivation
- Harvest Operations
- Trimming & Processing
- Seed-to-sale
- Packaging
- Final Goods
- Quality Control
- Production Coordination
- METRC Compliance
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory Tracking
- Staff Training
- Product Promotion
- Employee training
- Sales coordination
- Production
- Facility Operations
- Cannabis Operations
- Sales Support
- Brand Marketing
- Marketing
- Product Education
- Customer service
- Market Strategy
- Customer relations
- Workforce planning
Accomplishments
- 5+ years of cannabis industry experience
- Led teams of up to 10 employees
- Full seed-to-sale operational knowledge
- Extensive METRC and Excel experience
- Hands-on cultivation, harvest, trim, packaging, and final goods experience
- Cross-department experience spanning operations, marketing, and sales
Personal Information
Title: Cannabis Operations Professional | Cultivation Lead | Facility Operations | METRC | Brand Marketing & Sales
Timeline
Cultivation & Operations Team Lead
Delphi Brands
03.2022 - 08.2026
Veterinary Operations Specialist.
Converse Animal Hospital
10.2019 - 09.2022
Brand Marketing & Sales
Delphi Brands
High School Diploma -
[School Name]