Research and Development - Humboldt Care and Wellness - Colorado Springs
(2010-06 - 2012-07)
- Oversaw 5,000 sq ft grow operation and was in charge of creating and developing SOPs
- Work on A.64 legislation.
Director of Cultivation - VonDank, American Southwest
(2012-09 - 2019-09)
Cannabis consulting firm- Design, Build, Licensing, and Management
- Documentation and SOPs to obtain cannabis business license for multiple companies
- Obtained approvals for systems fire and building dept were unfamiliar with.
- Designed and built Cultivation, Kitchen, and Production Labs primarily in Las Vegas Market
- Ran cultivation and lab operations for multiple CO, NV, and AZ companies
- Advised Nevada legislators on cannabis industry during the passing of NRS 453a
- Invited to speak publicly for various cannabis rights and advocacy groups events. WECAN, NCIA
Production Lab supervisor - Curaleaf - Southern Nevada
(2019-09 - 2024-09)
- Setup a CO2 extraction and distillation lab
- Oversaw all reporting, Metrc, record keeping, logistics, and compliance
- Managed and trained employees at multiple locations
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment and procedures including but not limited to: Vitalis Co2 extractor (supercritical and cosolvent) winterization, distillation (wiped film, short path, and spinning band), terpene distillation, and formulations.
- Worked in conjunction with our internal analytical chemist using mass balance to refine procedure and efficiencies.
- Point of contact during cannabis compliance board (CCB) audits and inspections.
- Assisted in becoming SCATS compliant
Production Lab - Greenlight Dispensary
(2024-09 - 2025-10)
- Setup a CO2 extraction and distillation lab, with outdated equipment, being budget friendly
