Sarah Marlow
Mt. Vernon,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented regulatory compliance and inventory management professional in licensed cannabis industry. Conducted facility audits and ensured adherence to seed-to-sale tracking using METRC, BioTrack, and Dutchie systems. Managed inventory levels and purchasing needs while balancing budget and profitability. Holds a Master's in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Illinois Compliance Manager
Elevate Cannabis
DuQuoin, IL
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversee compliance for both retail and cultivation operations, ensuring adherence to all state and local cannabis regulations.
- Facilitate successful inspections by maintaining thorough documentation and operational readiness.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure accuracy in inventory records, packaging, labeling, and traceability systems, enhancing regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with management and staff to implement corrective actions and drive continuous process improvements, promoting operational efficiency.
- Assist in inventory tracking, procurement, and record-keeping to ensure consistent compliance with METRC and company policies.
- Maintained detailed reporting and communication with upper management to ensure transparent compliance oversight across departments.
- Monitored regulatory changes affecting the cannabis industry and updated policies accordingly.
- Engaged with external auditors during compliance audits for operational assessments.
Inventory and Compliance Manager
Lova Canna Co.
Carbondale, IL
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Monitored inventory for quantity and variety, advising VP of Procurement on best sellers, slow-moving inventory, and menu gaps compared to local competitors to enhance product offerings.
- Managed inventory accuracy through regular audits, reconciliations, and data analysis to ensure accuracy.
- Create and submit purchase orders for cannabis and non-cannabis inventory to maintain profitable and compliant inventory levels in our retail location.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Investigated causes of discrepancies during daily inventory audits.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations in cannabis operations and product handling.
- Developed and implemented internal compliance policies for Lova Canna Co.
- Conducted regular audits to assess adherence to industry standards and regulations.
Education
M.S. - Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Baltimore, MD 09.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 09.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- SOP Development
- Compliance Auditing
- Inventory Management
- Team Leadership
- Remote Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Agent-In-Charge IL Retail Cannabis IDFPR
- Agent-In-Charge IL Cannabis Cultivation IDOA
Timeline
Inventory and Compliance Manager
Lova Canna Co.
06.2023 - 11.2024
Illinois Compliance Manager
Elevate Cannabis
06.2023 - 11.2024
M.S. - Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
09.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Colorado State University
09.2015 - 05.2017