HEATHER YU
SKILLS
- Strong background in Human Studies and Cannabis Education
- Articulate & dynamic communication style
- Proven ability to work on separate projects with concurrent time constraints
- Experience handling seed-to-sale tracking and chain of command
- Trained in various aspects of operating a business in a highly regulated industry
- Strong understanding of Cannabis business operations & organization
- Well-versed in Microsoft Office programs, digital marketing, and web design
- METRC Certified
- Proven skills in Integrated Pest Management (prevention, control, pesticide handling, etc.) and agricultural safety compliance
EXPERIENCE
PRIMARY CAREGIVER
2012-2015
Denver, Colorado
Helped low income and otherwise disabled Medical Marijuana patients navigate Colorado’s legal Medical Marijuana legislation. Cultivated, prepared, and processed medicine of 3 separate patients. Medicine was in the form of dried flower, decarboxylated THCa in oil, and solvent-less concentrates
BUD-TENDER/EMERALD FIELDS
2016-2017
Denver, Colorado
Conducted product research in order to better inform the patient on their product choice. Weigh, organize, and otherwise prepare products before making available to patients.
OFFICE ASSISTANT/THE LAW OFFICES OF PETER D. MENGES, P.C.
2015-2019
Denver, Colorado
Assisted in client meetings, document preparation, organized files, and oversaw various office projects. Observed court hearings in order to learn the practice of litigation, first-hand.
OPERATIONS CONSULTANT/KARMACEUTICALS LLC
2016-2019
Denver, Colorado
Served as a liaison between upper management and employees. Assisted in improving harvest organization, scheduling, and general project supervision. Provided support and organization in plant maintenance for 600+ plants before, during, and after harvest. Generated a written harvest protocol.
EDUCATOR/CANNABIS TOURS
2018-Present
Denver, Colorado
Prepare tour and educational materials for varying tour sizes of 5 people to over 30 people. Educated attendees on subjects such as safe consumption, Cannabis cultivation & genetics, state compliance, and Cannabis culture. Create and maintain a safe environment for Cannabis education.
OWNER/COMO GROW SUPPLY, LLC
2018-Present
Columbia, Missouri
Creation and implementation of business plans. Generated a comprehensive long-term marketing plan. Arrange financing, hiring staff, and reviewing sales. Assessed business opportunities and oversee day-to- day activities. Create and implement budget plans. Design social media marketing materials and oversee all other marketing tasks such as web- design and customer outreach.
OWNER & CURATOR/YELLOW SKY DESIGNS
2013-Present
First self-funded capital enterprise. Create digital marketing advertisements for social media. Implement and update web design and customer service structure. Curate art of various mediums to display in gallery setting.
CULTIVATION & OPERATIONS CONSULTANT/KING CONSULTING
2018-Present
Columbia, Missouri
Provide support for both Medical Marijuana patients and businesses. Consulted 22 patient cultivation facilities (and counting) on nutrient regimen design, strain choice as it relates to the medical condition, facility design & start-up, compliance training, safe consumption, and more. Provide commercial cultivation facilities with operations consultation in terms of retail operations, as well as cultivation facility operation assessment.
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE/MAY 2015
RedRocks Community College
Lakewood, Colorado
Graduated with a focus on Biology
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCE /MAY 2018
Metropolitan State University
Denver, Colorado
Graduated with emphasis on Anthropology and Philosophy
CERTIFICATIONS
Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division- Support Badge
METRC Certified
Colorado WPS (Worker Protection Standard) Compliant Worker