Shaun Abell
Desert Hot Springs,CA
Summary
Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager
New Green Acres
Desert Hot Springs
02.2021 - 06.2026
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and productivity.
- Led a team of managers to implement strategic business initiatives.
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
- Coordinated marketing efforts to promote new services and products effectively.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
Lead Manager
Black Diamond Cannabis
Walla Walla, Washington
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Led team in developing operational strategies for cannabis production processes.
- Oversaw compliance with state regulations and quality control standards.
- Managed inventory systems to ensure product availability and accuracy.
Carpenter Foreman
Summit construction
Dayton, WA
04.2009 - 12.2014
- Trained junior carpenters on techniques and best practices for quality work.
- Inspected completed work for compliance with specifications and building codes.
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss timelines and materials needed.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety standards.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations to avoid on-the-job injuries and accidents.
- Inspected job sites before beginning work to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Trained and mentored employees, offering assistance and insight into completing job tasks when needed.
- Trained new hires in safe use of tools and equipment; reviewed safety guidelines with crew members regularly.
- Organized storage areas at job sites in order to maintain a clean working environment while protecting tools from theft or damage.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
Spokane, WA 10.2009 - 10.2011
Skills
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Safety management
- Operational strategy
- Sales and marketing
- Compliance management
- Strong relationship building with customers and vendors
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager
New Green Acres
02.2021 - 06.2026
Lead Manager
Black Diamond Cannabis
01.2015 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
10.2009 - 10.2011
Carpenter Foreman
Summit construction
04.2009 - 12.2014