Adrian Thomas

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Murrieta, CA 92563

951-***-****

adxg67@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Achieve a General Management position or Executive position in Cannabis Industry. Utilizing skills, talents, and prior work experience to maximize productivity of staff, generate more revenue, and be an asset to the overall success of the organization. Develop and lead a team of knowledgeable associates by educating, inspiring, and empowering others to maximize productivity while in compliance with regulation. Establish a positive work culture and first-class retail experience. Provide safe access, professionalism, education and hospitality to every customer. Make the organization as profitable as possible. WORK HISTORY

Cannable DHS, Desert Hot Springs 09/22 – 11/22 General Manager

Pre-opening duties include but not limited to; Get building to standard to pass final inspections with city. Turn on utilities, schedule maintenance and tenant improvements/punch list. Schedule cleaning service, painters, and landscapers. Coordinate with security company and city for permits and approvals. Order furniture and equipment. Decorate and furnish. Install equipment and programs. All according to assigned budgets.

Oversee maximum productivity and revenue in day-to-day operations and functions of retail store within budget.

Create layout of store, receive orders and intake inventory, coordinate and setup inventory in store.

Hire and schedule staff. Train staff on products and procedures. Compliance and pre-employment paperwork. One Plant, Palm Springs, CA 05/21 – 11/22 General Manager

Pre-opening duties include but not limited to; Get building to standard to pass final inspections with the city. Oversee daily construction schedule with tenant improvements/ punch list. Meet with city officials for permit processes. Liaison between executives, city officials, law enforcement and contractors. Turn on utilities. Schedule maintenance, cleaning service, painters, landscapers. Coordinate with security company the installation and plans. Order furniture and equipment, decorate, install equipment and programs all according to assigned budgets. Hire and schedule staff. Train staff on products and procedures. Compliance and pre-employment paperwork.

Oversee maximum productivity and revenue in day-to-day operations and functions of retail store within budget.

Day to day duties include but not limited to, Productivity of staff and departments. Safety of staff. Store operations in compliance always. Scheduling and payroll. Metrc Packages and POS inventory. Cash drops and cash handling. De-escalation of issues and disciplinary actions when warranted. Customer returns and disputes.

Marketing and advertising. Develop promotions, upsell incentives, daily and weekly deals, advertising marketing campaigns and social media. Schedule events and PAD’s.

Increase profits whenever possible. Identify cost-effective strategies and efficiencies to improve the store.

Profit and Loss reports, Expense logs, and submit bills to A/P.

Train and build leaders. Delegate duties and prioritize work order. Authentic 909, San Bernardino, Ca 09/20 – 04/21 Floor Lead

Supervise salesfloor is active and functioning productively. Customers are being greeted upon entrance and being tended to in order with excellent customer service.

Assist inventory whenever needed.

Assist in pre-opening setup of new retail stores; Stiiizy in Jurupa Ca, and Stiiizy in San Bernardino. Medcare Farms, Lake Elsinore, CA 01/20 – 12/20 Floor Manager

Cannabis store retail floor manager. Increase store profits. Liaison between general manager and front of store staff. Knowledgeable and trains staff on operating procedures and products. Deliver stellar customer service and attentiveness. Open and close the store within SOP. Operate under compliance and regulations. Hold personnel accountable. Coordinate breaks and delegate duties to team. Cash handling and training new budtenders into leadership positions. Assist in store inventory audits. LINX Vapor, Tustin, CA 04/19 - 11/19 Branding Consultant

Assisted marketing team with Product Launch “EDEN” released July ‘19., project management, Ideation, social media campaigns, press releases, reviews, influencers, models, blogs, video and photo shoots for product and lifestyle.

Developed and implemented a scalable sales process for sales team. NorthStar Distribution, Long Beach, CA 09/18 - 03/19 Territory Manager

Build relationship with decision-makers and buyers in compliant dispensaries. Present sample products and C.O.A. test results. Take and submit orders. Keep regular contact and maintain relationship for continuous orders and new product updates.

QUALIFICATIONS/MANAGEMENT

Dispensaries that I started pre-opening, recruited, trained, operated and managed: (2010 – 2020 are prop 215)

(2010 – 2014) Healing Tree, 2 locations, in Vista, CA one on industrial ct. the other on Santa Fe. Healing Tree on Industrial Court had about an 8,000 sq. ft. Indoor cultivation on site in back warehouse.

(2013 – 2015) Morena Wellness in Mission Bay, San Diego on Morena Blvd.

(2016 – 2018) Natural Life Collective in Vista on E. Vista Way then relocated to Escondido on Broadway.

(2017 - 2018) UFO Collective (United Farmers Organics) Santa Ana, CA.

(2017 – 2020) Fire House Collective, 2 locations, in Escondido on S. Hickory St. And E. Pennsylvania Ave.

(2021 – 2022) One Plant Palm Springs, CA

(2022) Cannable DHS Desert Hot Springs, CA

All locations also had operational delivery services included except for Morena Wellness and Cannable DHS Adrian Thomas

33520 Willow Haven Lane #103

Murrieta, CA 92563

951-***-****

adxg67@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS/LEADERSHIP

Proven record of leadership, reliability, responsibility, organization and productivity over multiple locations. Experienced in Cannabis retail store management. I have worked all phases of operations from budtender to Director of Operations from 2010 to Present.

Provide education and development for staff about cannabis strains, edibles, concentrates dosing and consumption methods.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with coworkers and customers.

Cash handling procedures, cash pickup procedures, opening and closing procedures, and train others in cash handling procedures.

De-escalate situations and hold responsible parties accountable. Use discipline whenever needed or warranted.

Familiar with several (POS) point of sale management systems; BLAZE, TREEZ, INDICA ONLINE, and MEADOWS and METRC.

Able to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment to meet goals.

Works well independently and in a team setting to achieve goals in a positive, competitive way.

Proficient with computers, apps and software. Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Salesforce and ZOHO CRM. Adobe and use camera.

Inventory control and vendor payouts, quality control, purchase product as needed that sells well.

Human resources and review performance of dispensary employees on a regular basis. Hire staff, schedule employees, train new hires in customer service, product knowledge and sales, creating a culture of success with strong work ethic.

Activity Reporting – Profit and loss reporting, update and report activity using POS dashboard and input data into Excel or Google Sheets to report; this includes cannabis and non-cannabis inventory levels, staff KPI and financials.

Auditing Inventory Logs & Deliveries for Accuracy - Lead auditing practices, enforce team in tracking & reporting activity.

Coordination with Departmental Teams – Facilitate the operational flow across departments with purchasing, compliance, distribution, accounting and inventory.

Familiar with marketing, branding, and advertising within Cannabis industry and across multiple platforms.

Organization Advancement – Lead the staff and operation into the future through growth and advancement, be accountable for the department growth, recommend software solutions & innovations, design SOPs, methods, policies

& procedures to advance the department to ensure it meets the needs of the company.

Report to Senior Executive Team or Ownership – Report on a daily, weekly and monthly basis communicating the status of issues that arise and solutions used to solve the problems ensuring business objectives are met. Liaison between staff, executive team and other depts.

Create new accounts, form business relationships, maintain accounts, salvage unsatisfied accounts, collect cash, customer service and follow-up contacts.

Successfully present a variety of services and or products, in person, in writing or over the phone to qualified decision makers.

Has proven ability to sale and close deals in person or over the phone with several sales techniques, handles objections, and always ask for the sale.

Build territories and assist new reps in growing territories, mentoring, goal setting and achieving, assessing productivity and sales meetings encouraging growth. Productivity meetings and training presentations in front of crowds up to 50 people at a time.

Ensure the safety and satisfaction of every patient, customer, and employee. EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, Murrieta, CA; Present; 3.73 GPA Bachelor of Arts, Business Management and Marketing

ITT Technical Institute, San Bernardino, CA; 2002; 2.75 GPA. Associate of Science Degree in Computer Networking Systems

Rancho Vista High School, Temecula, California; 1999 High School Diploma PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Cannabis Advisor board member with College of the Desert 2022/2023.

Oaksterdam University Business of Cannabis Certificate 2022

Oaksterdam University Horticulture of Cannabis Certificate 2022

CA and Palm Springs Social Equity recipient 2022

Health and Life Insurance License, State of California, November 2018 REFRENCES

References available upon request.

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