Payton Wood
Hemp Industry Specialist
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Serving all 50 States. Available for Travel.
I have been working with Hemp for over 4 years and have gained valuable knowledge of the entire industry.
I specialize in Brand Strategy, Product Development, Social Media Marketing and more.
SKILLS
* Utilize existing reporting systems (Seed to Sale/METRC) to track product performance and drive sales improvements
* Building relationships with key retailers, distributors and wholesalers conducting best-in-class joint business planning process to drive distribution
* Four years in the cannabis/hemp industry
* Judgment/Independent Decision Making
* Identify short and long-term growth opportunities within existing and new markets
* Customer Service Orientation/Education
* Advise on market trends, societal shifts, packaging, and all other critical opportunities
* Creative Problem Solving
* Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of the Extraction Process in sub/supercritical conditions and finished products (isolates, broad/full spectrum oils and distillate, water soluble crystalline powder, terp sauce, live resin etc.) from CO2 or BHO extractions.
* Ability to refer products based on Extraction Method, Application and Customer Needs
* Well-Rounded Knowledge of the Cultivation of Hemp Flower (Indoor, Deps and Outdoor)
* Thorough understanding of the Endocannabinoid System and CB1 & CB2 Receptors
* Knowledge of plant alkaloids, flavonoids and terpene profiles
* Familiar with a variety of genetic profiles and phenotypes
* Customer Service and Order Processing
* Track progress for new product launches
* Social Media Marketing, Creative Content
* Ability to drive distribution growth of products to key regional retailers, with a focus on top line revenue
* Possess a wide variety of computer skills ranging from Website Management to Word, Excel.
* Selling/Influence/Persuasiveness
* Initiative
* Knowledge of multi-state Hemp Markets
* Natural, Vegan Skin Care Product Development
* Branding Expert
EXPERIENCE
Participation and Attendance in Events/Seminars –
Thc University Certification 2016
Oregon Growers Cup 2016 & 2017
World CBD Expo 2018
Southern Hemp Expo 2017
Southern Oregon Cultivation Classic 2019
Jackson County Hemp Expo 2019
Hemp University Networking Event 2019
Emerald Cup 2016 & 2017
Oregon Growers Cup 2016 & 2017
Southern Oregon Hemp Expo
2019
FORBIDDEN WELLNESS CO., Southern Oregon – Business Start Up Consultant
Developed Brand Strategy
Advertising/Marketing Management
Creative Social Media Content
Monitor cannabis products in other states, in relation to the OR regulations.
Hemp Extraction/Product Consultant
CBD Product Development
Develop customer outreach efforts to educate potential and current customers, and ensure all sales and marketing documentation, training materials, and labels meet the OR guidelines and regulations on what can and cannot be used for these efforts.
CULTIVATE CAMEL CITY, Winston Salem, NC – Hemp Dispensary Start Up Consultant
Source high-quality hemp derived products for retail
Adhere to local NC laws and regulations
Manage sales accounts
Develop and implement sales and marketing plans
Work with Product Development Specialists to develop a plan for current and future products.
Develop an understanding of customer needs in order to meet their medical requirements.
Social Media Managment
MOODIEZ LLC, Owner & Operator
Moodiez is a successful all natural, vegan skin care business which will be under new Ownership by October, 2019.
EDUCATION
Rogue Valley Community College –
Continued Education
Integrative Nutrition-
Current Student