Spearheaded the establishment and growth of Mary’s Medicinals as Director of Operations, overseeing daily activities in key states including California, Nevada, and Washington, ensuring operational excellence across diverse regions.

Pioneered accounting and operational systems for Mary’s Medicinals from its nascent stages, transforming initial structures into robust processes that remain foundational to the company’s operations.

Led the strategic expansion into the Nevada market, establishing operations from scratch in Las Vegas and building a dedicated team, setting a precedent for scalability and efficiency.

Successfully negotiated and secured a license to operate in Grover Beach, CA, through effective community engagement and city hall meetings, laying the groundwork for a new manufacturing facility.

Directed the operational setup and launch of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Grover Beach, CA, before overseeing a strategic relocation to Los Angeles to enhance distribution and manufacturing capabilities.

Facilitated Mary’s Medicinals’ merger with Dixie Brands to form BellRock Brands, broadening the operational footprint to 11 states and solidifying the brand’s presence in the legal cannabis industry.

Managed and optimized operations across multiple states, including California, Nevada, Colorado, Washington, and Oklahoma, showcasing versatile leadership and adaptability.

Championed the development and implementation of operational strategies in California, leading manufacturing and distribution efforts to cater to a widespread market across the state.

Built out the Paragon Farms grow in Oregon and fine-tuned cultivation operations across the country using every growing medium, enhancing overall efficiency and yield.

Played a critical role in expanding Mary’s Medicinals product availability, influencing operations across Arizona, Colorado, California, Illinois, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington, driving brand reach and market penetration.

Streamlined financial reporting processes, enhancing the accuracy and timeliness ofmonthly and annual financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accountingstandards and regulatory requirements.

Spearheaded the implementation of a new accounting software system, leading tomore efficient financial operations and improved data management across theorganization.

Enhanced manufacturing and cultivation capabilities to ensure high operational efficiency and compliance, positioning facilities as key production and cultivation hub.

Conducted thorough internal audits, identifying areas for improvement in financial controls and operational efficiencies, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.

Developed and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert financial advice and support to esnure strategic decision-making and operational planning.

Led the construction and operational setup of a 40,000 sq ft facility in Desert Hot Springs for BellRock Brands in 2021, building it from the ground up.

Successfully coordinated with Desert Hot Springs city officials to acquire all necessary licenses for manufacturing products, including tinctures, topicals, and edibles.

Spearheaded the installation and optimization of production processes for a canning line supporting one of the largest cannabis beverage companies in the U.S.