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Renae Blackhall

Scotch Creek ,BC

Summary

Dedicated and focused with over 20 years of well rounded experience in the Cannabis and Food and Beverage Industry. I excel at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve company objectives. I am a flexible and an innovative team player. I really enjoy business communications and fostering strong effective relationships. As a conscientious and hardworking individual, I feel confident I can add value to your team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Chef

RM Private Chef- Self Employed
Shuswap Lake , BC
03.2024 - Current
  • Plans and prepare meals for private clients.
  • Organizes special events and private parties.
  • Hosts long table suppers, infused meals and unique dining experiences.

Project Manager

Psyched Therapeutics Inc
Arnos Vale , St. Vincent And The Grenadines
11.2021 - 03.2024
  • Managed construction and laboratory site development
  • Was responsible for international logistic and importation and of all materials and equipment.
  • Responsible for managing all staff and daily operations on labsite
  • Responsible for ensuring full compliance in accordance with EU-GMP/GACP regulations
  • Assisted in development and implementation of SOP's
  • Created and maintain relationships with industry allies, vendors and various levels of Government
  • Received "Psilocybin Treatment Facilitator Training', in Jamaica, 2023

Chief Operations Officer

CannaSVG
Kingstown , St.Vincent And The Grenadines
07.2021 - 03.2024
  • Managed the daily operations of a multi-million dollar business, including budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
  • Provided leadership, direction and guidance to department heads in support of company objectives.
  • Helped build detailed SOP's for Company. Oversaw the planning, development and implementation of new processes and procedures to increase productivity.
  • Monitored trends within industry in order to anticipate changes in market conditions that could affect profitability.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable local laws and regulations regarding operations activities. Experience navigating EU-GMP and GACP regulations.
  • Hired, trained and mentored over 30+ staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
  • Original "start up" team member, I assisted the company with designing, and building cultivation/processing worksite.
  • Responsible for assisting with vertical integration of brand. Developing dispensaries, managing manufacturing and product development as well as creating tourism partnerships and seeking new avenues of distribution.
  • Built and developed farm lounge for cannabis tourism initiatives.
  • Built and designed flagship dispensary at port of entry, local cruise ship terminal.
  • Created and maintained relationships with all vendors and industry allies.
  • Created SOP's for multiple dispensary locations across Island. Trained and mentored staff on all procedures.
  • Influenced and organized all social media advertising and photography campaigns.
  • Worked diligently with local Pharmacy Council and Regulators, lobbying for improved policies in order to implement local distribution of GACP medical grade cannabis for tourism based purposes, initiating the beginning of sales for the company and making significant improvements to the ease of operations for all cannabis business operators on Island.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Psilocybin Facilitator Training Program

MPB Group
Jamaica
05-2023

Diploma - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
04-2010

Graduate Certificate - French Traditional Culinary Arts

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
04-2007

Skills

  • Logistics Management
  • Staff management and team building
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Ability to build strong relationships
  • Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
  • Capable of managing, and staging "Pop-up's" and promotional projects
  • Positive team player, strong contributor

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Private Chef

RM Private Chef- Self Employed
03.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Psyched Therapeutics Inc
11.2021 - 03.2024

Chief Operations Officer

CannaSVG
07.2021 - 03.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Psilocybin Facilitator Training Program

MPB Group

Diploma - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Vancouver Community College

Graduate Certificate - French Traditional Culinary Arts

Vancouver Community College

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