Santos A third-generation cannabis professional with extensive expertise in cultivation, manufacturing, and business leadership, Santos has a proven track record of driving success in large-scale cannabis operations.

Relevant Skills

Large-scale indoor, outdoor, and mixed-light cultivation, cannabis manufacturing, compliance management, and operational leadership, financial and business acumen

Expertise Summary

Santos is a third-generation cannabis professional with extensive experience in the cannabis and agricultural industry.
- He has comprehensive knowledge of the cannabis industry gained from collaboration with top-tier professionals and operators across California.
- He has a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, providing expertise in business strategy, financial management, and organizational leadership.
- He has proven sales leadership experience managing clone, wholesale, and retail sales operations for multiple farm enterprises since 2014.
Santos has an extensive network of over 10,000 contacts within the California cannabis market.
- He’s had leadership roles overseeing large-scale operations, including:
  - 240,000 sq. ft. of cultivation, 40,000 sq. ft. of nursery, and 30,000 sq. ft. of processing/manufacturing facilities.
  - 170,000 sq. ft. of cultivation, 40,000 sq. ft. of nursery, and 20,000 sq. ft. of processing/manufacturing facilities.
- Santos is an expert in indoor, outdoor, and mixed-light cultivation, delivering premium AAA products using advanced technology.
- He has extensive experience in cannabis manufacturing, including extraction, refinement, and product creation (e.g., distillate, rosin, pre-rolls, and premium cannabis cigars).
Santos is the Founder of a cannabis breeding and tissue culture company, specializing in high-profile phenotyping projects.
- He has strong pest management capabilities, including pest control, spray applications, and beneficial insect programs.
- Santos is skilled in compliance management, including METRC training and Cannabis Compliance Application (CCA) reporting.
- He is experienced in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- He is proficient with automated grow systems, including Trane, LINK4, and Priva.
Santos has strong financial acumen supported by a minor in accounting, enhancing budgeting, cost analysis, and financial decision-making skills.

LOOKING FOR:

Permanent

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

14

EXPERTISE:

Cultivation, manufacturing, and business leadership

Santos A third-generation cannabis professional with extensive expertise in cultivation, manufacturing, and business leadership, Santos has a proven track record of driving success in large-scale cannabis operations.

Relevant Skills

Expertise Summary

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