James Thorpe

Experience

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  The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

  Jul 2008 - Mar 2009

  Barista

  ● Made Coffee with a Semi automatic brewing system.● Learned to work with others to provide the best environment for customers.● Worked the opening shift starting at 4:30 am. ● Worked a cash register during peak hours of operation.● Learned to work with a smile.

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  Bodacious Auto Detail

  Mar 2009 - Sept 2010

  Wax on.. Wax off

  This was a Summer job that my friend Danny Schatz and I created. We were a mobile car detailing team.● Can drive almost any Manual transmission autos. ● Meticulous eye for detail.● Long days of working in the sun.

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  Seafood Centre

  Mar 2009 - Jun 2009

  Food prep

  ● Cleaned, packed, prepared seafood for restaurants.● Daily experience of detail cleaning of a commercial fishery.● International living, and work experience in foreign country.● Over came language barriers daily. I do not speak Dutch, and learned to comfortably live each day with out it.

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  QMSI

  Sept 2009 - Mar 2010

  Web and office assistant

  ● Research and create adds for Industrial goods/machines● Co-Managed online sales of Industrial new and used goods/ machines● Organized 5000 sqft warehouse● Learned to use forklift● International sales experience

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  Brian Dorfman Kinesiology

  Jul 2010 - Oct 2012

  Body Work Therapist

  ● Trained in the art of bodywork and mechanics by a renowned Kinesiologist.● Cultivated and maintained relationships with clients including professional athletes and business executives.● Assessed and diagnosed patients, including performing diagnostic tests and writing written reports after each visit to ensure client was progressing in treatment. ● Assisted in helping people recover from injuries, relieve stress, and debilitating health issues that would otherwise require surgery.● Taught patients preventative measures to maintain pain-free lifestyle. Show less

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  *no name*

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2019

  Body Worker

  Independent contractor making house calls. I specialize in:● Body mechanics● Massage● Anatomy● StretchingThese skills are used to prevent future injuries. Teaching people the techniques to heal themselves is the chief priority.

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  Squires Cafe

  Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

  Manager

  My business partner took over a cafe in La Jolla Shores and asked me to be the Manager. I had say in the name change of Squires to Shore Thing Cafe. Other roles I was directly involved with include but not limited to the change and creation of concept, menu, and suppliers as well as store layout, hiring, and purchasing equipment.

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  Shore Thing Cafe

  Nov 2013 - Jun 2016

  Manager/ COwner

  Shore Thing Cafe has a goal of providing good and quick, relatively healthy food for the consumers of La Jolla Shores. We serve cold eats, treats and organic coffee. My role as manager and co creator is to oversee day to day operations including inventory, employee management, creation of policies and procedures, menu design, and making great coffee and sandwiches.

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  Torrey Holistics

  Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

  Assistant Manager

  Dispensary Assisted in management duties, Led shifts of up to 30 sales associates End of day cash and inventory countsAssisted with the management of online presenceTrained staff about customer service and cannabis knowledgeCounter sales over $1000 daily

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  Cannabis farm

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2021

  Farm Manager

  Recreational Cannabis Farm in OregonOversaw and managed work crews of 3 to 10 people for all aspects of growing (prep, cloning, planting, harvest, processing,)Inventory manager (tagging, tracking, preparing for transport)Compliance manager, Metrc Admin, (Track and trace specialist, created manifests)Sales (cold calls, transport, negotiate terms and pricing)Overall handyman (fixed/ added to security system, electrical, construction, plumbing)

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  KND Labs™

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Logistics Manager

  Production and Wholesale Distribution of bulk CBD and CBD formulationsReceived and fulfilled ordersCreated and made formulation recipes ranging from 25g to 800 Kg (worked with sales team to make sense of the customers desired formulation)Inventory manager - Tracked a live inventory, updated spreadsheets, worked with production to reup stock levelsCreated and managed projects using AsanaWorked with teams to fulfill projects and get product out within the deadlineAssisted compliance with audits (tracking and tracing of past invoices) Show less

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  Kipkemoi Design LLC

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Project Manager

  Oversaw maintenance paint projects for Oceanside Public SchoolsWorked with contractors to insure specifications were being metOrganized and conducted punch walks and monitored completion/signed off on punch list items.Assisted with approvals for final colors80 hour work weeks with multiple projects overlappingDaily reports utilizing Raken