Russ

Cannabis industry professional, Certified Ganjier, and CPA with hands-on experience across dispensary operations, seed-to-sale ownership, customer engagement, and cannabis retail strategy within New York's regulated and legacy markets. Strong background in relationship building, territory development, product education, and supporting retail growth in fast-paced cannabis environments. Experienced in developing dispensary partnerships, driving customer engagement, managing operations, and building long-term business relationships that support revenue growth and brand expansion.

Brand Manager at Honey King (2026-01 – Present)

Assistant Manager at All Good Dispensary (2025-01 – 2026-01)

• Managed daily retail operations and regulatory compliance
• Performed daily cash reconciliations and enforce internal control procedures
• Trained and supervised budtenders; elevate product knowledge and customer experience
• Managed inventory lifecycle including intake, reconciliation, fulfillment, and shrinkage mitigation
• Maintained METRC tracking, transfers, and audit readiness

Owner / President at Harlem Farms, LLC (2017-01 – 2024-01)

• Founded and operated seed-to-sale cannabis enterprise
• Managed cultivation, retail pricing strategy, compliance, and financial operations
• Directed budgeting, vendor negotiations, and operational processes
• Led educational programming on cannabis economics and cultivation

President at COKA 123, Inc. (2011-01 – 2015-01)

• Managed commercial services company; supervised 15 employees
• Oversaw accounting, payroll, forecasting, and regulatory compliance

Vice President / Fund Controller at Deutsche Bank (RREEF)

Directed fund accounting, consolidated financial reporting, investor communications, and capital activity across multi-entity investment structures.

Controller at Art Capital Group

Directed fund accounting, consolidated financial reporting, investor communications, and capital activity across multi-entity investment structures.

Senior Fund Analyst at McKinsey (MIO Partners)

Directed fund accounting, consolidated financial reporting, investor communications, and capital activity across multi-entity investment structures.

Associate at Lazard Frères

Directed fund accounting, consolidated financial reporting, investor communications, and capital activity across multi-entity investment structures.

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance & Accounting – University of Cape Town