Aura Health Studio + DispensaryManager/Brand Director
Oct. 2012 - Aug. 2016► Integral part of the team responsible for the establishment and development of a start-up business specializing in supporting the achievement of healthy healing through holistic remedies. ► Delivered strong leadership to staff, and managed activities relating to recruitment, training, termination, and HR issues. ► Performed a diverse array of duties from permitting and regulatory compliance through to marketing, branding, sales, client acquisition, and customer service. ► Instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing effective marketing strategies that increased brand recognition and yielded significant revenue increases. ► Collaborated with a team of cross-functional professionals in the growth and development of the business. Consulted with specialists in marketing, accounting, and other disciplines to track budgets, progress, and identify/mitigate problems. ► Led the development and implementation of various policies and procedures for the retail location. Oversaw the development of a client acquisition system that ensured compliance with industry regulations while simultaneously providing all the data needed to track engagement and other metrics in Salesforce.