Experienced and results-oriented professional in the cannabis industry, adept at implementing strategic marketing and sales initiatives that ensure client satisfaction, maintain brand integrity, and align with diverse audience needs. A collaborative team player, skilled in integrating modern tools and emerging technologies to develop compelling sales strategies, surpass performance targets, and contribute extensive knowledge to the cannabis sector. Recognized for outstanding abilities in needs analysis and problem resolution within dynamic environments. Committed to excellence, effective communication, and building strong partnerships with senior management, associates, and clients from diverse multicultural backgrounds. ENTREPRENEUR; Beelogica, LLC – San Diego, CA • 01/2017 – 03/2023
• Launched and operate first CBD consulting company in the world; produced an educational course generating $45K in one half hour and $60K in one week.
• Developed a CBD company Hemplogica, received options for buyout after 6 months of launching for 500K.
• Published a Business educational book featured on Business Wire, Fox News, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Yahoo News, and other media outlets reaching 260M people across 91 publications.
• Designed training workshop materials for a 6-week Licensing Program to support African American women business owners which highlighted my 5 Keys to business success.
• Traveled and spoke about Web3, featured on Times Square, NFT art featured at San Diego’s first NFT Conference.
• Created multiple charities, including those that gave back to children with epilepsy, disadvantaged youth and homeless women and children. OFFICE MANAGER/FOUNDING STAFF; The Healing Center – San Diego, CA • 12/2015 – 01/2017
• Named top legal dispensary in city generating $2.3M in sales in 2016 and $6M in 2017.
• Organized and coordinated office operations, procedures and resources to drive organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Streamlined dispensary record keeping procedures and patient-check ins ensuring security and confidentiality of thousands of patient’s data resulting in a 100% compliance rate.
• Ideated Moodle online classroom training content for consultants and staff. DISPATCH/OFFICE MANAGER; SoCal Holistic Health SCHH – San Diego, CA • 09/2015 – 12/2015
• Maintained an organized office through solid operations and procedures related to staff training, correspondence, and file systems.
• Established standards and procedures and communicated with all staff.
• Led launch of second location and secured $5K per day in sales after one month.
• Oversaw all hiring, training, and daily management of employees. ACADEMIC RESOURCE SPECIALIST; Springfield College – Milwaukee, WI • 09/2011 – 09/2015
• Delivered individual and small group tutoring, training and resource instruction to students, staff, and adjuncts.
• Assisted students in improving academic achievement through writing, reading, study technology, and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborated faculty and leadership to increase growth, retention, and excellence. STRATEGIC PLANNING
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
DYNAMIC WRITER & AUTHOR
STREAMLINE PROCESSES
GOALS & INITIATIVES
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
TEAM LEADERSHIP
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONCISE COMMUNICATION
CROSS-COLLABORATION
PROBLEM RESOLUTION
S K I L L S
University of Phoenix
DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
2012
Springfield College
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN
MANAGEMENT AND
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
2006
E D U C A T I O N
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
BEE THOMAS, DBA
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619-***-**** • ***************@*****.***
MS WORD
PHOTOSHOP
SHAREPOINT
MOODLE
EBSCOHOST
CANNABIS SOFTWARE
BIOTRACK
S O F T W A R E
A N D T O O L S
WEBJOINT
GREENLEEF
ONFLEET
WEB3
OPENSEA
VOXELS
STUDENT ADVISOR; Springfield College – Milwaukee, WI • 01/2013 – 09/2015
• Instructed students on relevant degree coursework required for graduation.
• Created and reviewed academic check lists to ensure compliance.
• Fulfilled continuous credit audits prior to graduation.
• Prepared student documents for in-processing and out-processing. MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT; Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center – Milwaukee, WI • 2009 – 2012
• Composed statements and developed information to support communications.
• Supported evaluation, analysis and/or control of publications management program and/or master publications library of Professional Service Memoranda. HR ASSISTANT; Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center – Milwaukee, WI • 2007 – 2009
• Managed Federal employees Benefits to include but not limited health, Thrift Savings plan and Group Life insurance.
• Inputted pertinent information into various federal government computer programs.
• Served as Orator of new employee training classes. PROGRAM SUPPORT CLERK; Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center – Milwaukee, WI • 2003 – 2007
• Created innovative scanning program designed to form paperless system.
• Developed training manual to guide staff through scanning program procedures.
• Began anti-stress programs to strengthen employee morale, productivity, and harmony. POLICE OFFICER; City of Milwaukee, WI • 2000-2003
• Conducted criminal and informational investigations and generated official reports.
• Supervised and trained incoming and veteran officers.
• Communicated with external Law enforcement and government agencies such as the West Milwaukee PD, the FBI, and the DOJ.
• Performed Law enforcement and investigative functions under the Federal Law and within the arrest authority of the State of Wisconsin. MILITARY POLICE OFFICER; US Air Force Hurlbert Field Air Force Base, FL • 1998 – 2000
• Mediated between conflicting parties, reviewed police reports to ensure completeness and accuracy, oversaw investigations, and protected Air Force resources.
• Served as Secretary to the Commander of the 16th Security Forces Squadron Performed various tasks such as planning meetings, proofreading legal and non-legal reports, answering incoming phone calls.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E ( c o n t i n u e d ) Bryant & Stratton College –
Milwaukee, WI
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
05/2014 – 12/2014
• Crafted program plans, syllabi,
and assignments related to
Marketing and Sales Classes.
• Developed academic calendar
and rubrics for classroom.
Springfield College – Milwaukee, WI
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
08/2008 – 09/2015
• Created course syllabus in
accordance with policies and
procedures.
• Coordinated class activities
inclusive of student
demographics and adult
learning.
• Maintained communication
with Campus leadership to
align classroom expectations
with campus guidelines.
T E A C H I N G
E X P E R I E N C E