Reed Longstreth
Seattle
Summary
Project manager with over 8 years of experience in leading comprehensive packaging projects within regulated, fast-paced environments. Expertise in cross-functional coordination, vendor management, and production execution. Demonstrated success in process improvement, compliance assurance, and timely project delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Procurement Specialist
Green Rush Packaging
04.2025 - Current
- Managed RFQs, supplier sourcing, pricing support, and order execution to optimize procurement processes
- Coordinated logistics and ensured on-time delivery with freight and warehouse teams to support project schedules
- Resolve vendor, shipment, and invoicing issues; support month-end reconciliation
- Oversaw artwork proofing, sampling, purchase orders, and production timelines to ensure alignment with project goals
- Lead packaging projects from concept through production and delivery across cross-functional teams
Project Manager – Packaging & Compliance
Curaleaf
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Executed end-to-end packaging projects for state-specific cannabis products, ensuring compliance and quality standards
- Built and tracked project timelines in Smartsheet to ensure timely execution
- Facilitated collaboration among Design, Compliance, Procurement, and vendors to streamline project execution
- Ensured regulatory compliance through eQMS systems and approvals
- Implemented BarTender for labeling and barcode integration
- Oversaw vendor performance and production timelines, resolving issues to maintain project schedules
Education
B.A. - Communication, Public Relations & Rhetorical Advocacy
Purdue University
Skills
- Project Management
- Packaging Development
- Vendor Management
- Procurement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Smartsheet
- NetSuite
- Macola
- BarTender Software
- Process Improvement
- RFQ management
- Logistics coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Purchasing processes
Certification
- Google Project Management Certification, 2022
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Purdue University
Timeline
Global Procurement Specialist
Green Rush Packaging
04.2025 - Current
Project Manager – Packaging & Compliance
Curaleaf
09.2022 - 10.2024
B.A. - Communication, Public Relations & Rhetorical Advocacy
Purdue University