Robert Read has over 10 years of experience in horticulture, agriculture, and cannabis operations and sales. He has a proven track record of strong sales skills, public speaking, team building, and self-motivation. His professional experience includes processing and trimming cannabis at Solstice where he implemented quality control standards and environmental practices. He also managed the trim team and was a lead budtender at Rain City Medical where he oversaw production operations and was their top sales rep.

1. Robert (Nick) Read
9244 4th
ave sw Seattle,WA 98106 (206) 359-5282
10 years plus of horticulture and agriculture experience.A proven professional in both operations and sales.
(including but not limited to cannabis).
• Strong sales skills.
• Public Speaking / Leadership Ability
• Team Building
• Logistics and book keeping.
• Self-Motivated Strong Work Ethic
• Retail
• Sales Methodologies
• Customer Service
• Appointment Setting / Cold Calling
• Ability to lift 100lbs with ease
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Solstice October 2015 March 2016
Processing assistant/Trimmer
Responsible for end-2-end processing to yield ( a go to market ) finished product.
• Hand pick finest quality from each crop.
• Scrutinize appearance for highest market value.
• Streamline processes for maximum return and daily production quota.
• Created and implemented the standard for quality control.
• Highest grossing trimmer for Q4 “15” and Q1 “16”
• Implemented lead certified practices for positive environmental impact.
• Encouraged a health cautious work environment by suggesting urgonomic work stations.
• Provided Biz Dev consultation for strategic procurments.
Rain City Medical Seattle, WA February 2013 August 2015
Trim Team Manager/Lead Budtender
Developed a production team while developed market awareness and compliance for 502 innitiatives.
• Hired and developed talent.
• Conducted training for Budtenders and production team.
• Provided customer consultation and guidance to seek solutions for patient ailments.
• Leazon for doctors,patients and vendors to orchestrate new business while retaining legacy customers.
• Oversaw production operation from seed to concentrate.
• Recognized as Rain City Medical’s highest producing sales rep to date.
• Demonstrated leadership through mentoring, training, and assisting other Managers.
Menzies Aviation-Seatac,WA August 2012 February 2013
Ramp Agent
Responsible for ensuring safety while guiding Alaska Airlines passenger aircraft during the arrival and
departure at airline terminal
• Managed,tracked,stacked and unstacked passengers luggage for Alaska airlines planes in a timely manner.
• Drive tugs stacked with luggage from aircraft to luggage terminal and vice versa.

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• Worked with a massive team of individuals to assure proper procedures were followed in order to maximize
efficiency and assure a accident free work environment.
Traverse Bay Confections -Tukwila,WA
Shipping and Receiving Manager September06 August12
Managed the warehouse for a mail to order confectionary company.
Managed all ingoing and outgoing products.
Performed daily inventory.
Coordinated timing with production team to make sure customers got their specific orders on time.
Performed maintenance on production machines and warehouse equipment.
Inspected and thoroughly cleaned warehouse daily.
Olympic Reprographics-Seattle,WA Sep05 Sep06
Production Assistant
A large printing warehouse specializing in blue print books.
Participated in many areas of the company.
Operating printers,shipping and receiving,courier services,binding books and general warehouse clean up and
maintenance.
T.A.L. Enterprise-Seattle,WA Sep04 Sep05
Maintnence and Construction Contractor
Complete restoration of fish processing equipment.
General construction and custom home repair work.
Dry wall,finishing,electrical set up,flooring,sandblasting and forklift operation.
REFERENCES
Billy Marcoe-Solstice Operations Manager (former employer) 425-417-5285
Mathew Segal-Industrial Crop Manager and Consultant (former employer) 206-713-9385
Tali Talakai-Account Manager II at Level 3 Communications (Mentor) 206-853-1193
Joe Santucci-Solstice Marketing Manager(former employer) 206-779-5203

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Melissa Neely-Financial Advisor(family friend) 206-484-7606
Danner Pierce-Botanist/Glass Artist(family friend) 206-402-1406