Happy Valley VenturesDirector Of Compliance
Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2022Newburyport, MassachusettsPioneered the establishment and deployment of a comprehensive corporate compliance strategy in alignment with global standards of quality, environment, health, and safety. Strengthened Happy Valley's position as the leading standard in the industry by building productive relationships with all government regulatory bodies and becoming a key partner with the Cannabis Control Commission. Planned and conducted training workshops for staff members, focusing on SOP/WI adherence, OSHA compliance, operational efficiency, safety measures, environmental stewardship, and regulatory awareness. Performed routine audits of seed-to-sale tracking systems METRC and Dutchie, in addition to internal processes and procedures, to maintain a compliant standing with state regulations.
Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:
• Offered detailed insights into all aspects of the cannabis business and fostered employee awareness and competence by developing 1500 pages of regulations, SOPs, documentation, and training materials. • Established the foundation for ISO 9001 accreditation by optimizing internal processes, carrying out gap analyses, and initiating training efforts to conform to quality management standards.
• Assisted with the acquisition of two cultivation, two product manufacturing, and three retail licenses within 16 months by actively engaging in regular meetings with state cannabis investigators and regulators.
• Prevented potential licensing delays of 9-12 months and generated significant revenue opportunities through the successful completion of multiple audits with zero deficiencies.