Ryan Abayan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Currently looking to grow experience and knowledge within the compliance of the cannabis industry. With a strong interest in the rapidly evolving world of cannabis, it would be exciting to concentrate skills and experience to a field that combines passion for business with the opportunity to make a positive impact. Currently contain background with Metrc, SAP, Blue Yonder, Omnitraks, has provided myself with a solid foundation for success in the cannabis industry. As well as comfortable with adaptability, technology proficiency and attention to detail which will be valuable in navigating the complex regulatory and compliance landscape. In summary, I bring a strong work ethic, a deep understanding of the cannabis landscape, and an unwavering enthusiasm to contribute to the growth and success of a company in the cannabis industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Metrc Operator
Final Bell, Corp
07.2023 - Current
- Assist with maintaining METRC/Airtable and monitoring of employee use and/or misuse and complete all ongoing METRC/airtable inventory
- Work with Compliance Manager to create and/or update all corporate Standard Operating Procedures and SOP based employee training materials.
- Work with Compliance Manager to respond to regulatory incidents, emergencies, and/or criminal activities that require a response or notification to Department of Cannabis Control
- Completing monthly and bi-monthly internal audits to identify non-compliant company activities.
- Support Compliance Manager in maintaining and enforcing safety and OSHA standards for all facilities.
- Review and monitor required operational and training paperwork from all departments to ensure compliance with state laws and company policies.
Admin Specialist
HERBL Distribution Solutions
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Creating all driver paperwork consisting of legal documents for cannabis including manifests and Certificates of Analysis (COA's), and invoices for customers
- Assume responsibility of rejections & returns processing
- Cross-training in warehouse tasks Unpick/Cancellations/Order Changes, Tally Sheets, Receipt Splits, Add-On Waving, Open Deliveries, Special Order Picking.
- Oversaw daily operations of a busy office environment, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
Warehouse Associate
HERBL Distribution Solutions
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Pick merchandise using JDA scanner to pull from inventory and packing/staging accurately for customers
- Transfer and receive 'hotshot' transfers of products in between facility campuses
- Forklift and Wave Certified
- Maintenance of accurate inventory and reporting any missing/damage product
- Basic warehouse housekeeping/maintenance to ensure safe/organized environment.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
Produce Clerk
Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres Natural Market
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Responsible for ensuring that the grocery store is maintained in a clean, safe and appealing state to its customers
- Organizing items on shelves, removing expired products from displays, assisting customers in their daily shopping needs and bagging customer purchases
- Assist with the customer orders by retrieving items from the relevant sections
- Remove expired products from the display
- Ensure shelves are clean and neat.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Maintained a clean and organized produce section by promptly removing damaged or expired items, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking shelves.
Production Supervisor
Santa Barbara Smokehouse
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Accomplish manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
- Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
- Maintain work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions of any machinery/doors/tools/etc
- Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 45 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Invoicing Specialist
Santa Barbara Smokehouse
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Perform daily invoice functions within the accounting division of the company
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable by generating accurate, complete, and timely invoices using billing software
- When needed, will work with other staff to get needed documents and respond to customer requests
- Prepare vouchers, receipts, and checks by entering details into company's financial system
- On a daily basis, update contracts and add new customer accounts
- Responsible for maintaining current records of collected payments, send invoices, and update customer information.
- Maintained organized electronic filing system for easy access of critical billing documents, optimizing workflow for the entire team.
- Reduced invoice discrepancies by consistently monitoring accounts receivable and following up on outstanding balances.
Stock Manager
Abercrombie and Fitch
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Supervise and coordinate activities of workers concerned with receiving, storing, inventorying, supplies, in stockroom
- Plans layout of stockroom, warehouse, and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored
- Oversee the functions of the stockroom including receiving and processing shipment, merchandise organization and sales floor replenishment
- Execute necessary operational functions in the event that a manager is not present
- Receive shipments to the store, checks for shipment accuracy, stocks items in the stockroom and/or on the sales floor, maintains store inventory, and returns any defective merchandise.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Streamlined the stock ordering process with accurate forecasting and timely communication with suppliers.
Stock Associate
Hollister
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Keep store products in line with the company visual standards at all times and also make sure that the stock room is kept tidy
- Verify shipment was completed efficiently, back stocking items, assisting with visual changes
- Assist as a brand associate to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the stockroom.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Assisted colleagues in other departments when needed to ensure cohesive store operations across all teams.
Education
Associate in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Santa Barbara Community College
Santa Barbara, CA06.2017
High school diploma in GED -
Nordhoff High School
Ojai, CA01.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Metrc Expert
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Efficient multitasking
- Effective Communication
- Compliance knowledge
- Internal Auditing
- Compliance Oversight
- Regulatory knowledge
Certification
- Business Management
- Driver's License
Workauthorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Metrc Operator
Final Bell, Corp
07.2023 - Current
Admin Specialist
HERBL Distribution Solutions
11.2021 - 06.2023
Warehouse Associate
HERBL Distribution Solutions
01.2021 - 11.2021
Produce Clerk
Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres Natural Market
08.2020 - 02.2021
Production Supervisor
Santa Barbara Smokehouse
02.2019 - 08.2020
Invoicing Specialist
Santa Barbara Smokehouse
01.2018 - 02.2019
Stock Manager
Abercrombie and Fitch
12.2016 - 01.2018
Stock Associate
Hollister
05.2015 - 12.2016
Associate in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Santa Barbara Community College
High school diploma in GED -
Nordhoff High School
- Business Management
- Driver's License
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