Skylar Jessen

Experience

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  Dabco Property Management

  May 2008 - Aug 2009

  Quality Check Inspection Supervisor

  • Inspected 850+ apartments and supervised a crew of 20• Ensured all grounds were “pleasing” to the eye and monitored work of all personnel• Trained new and current employees on daily tasks and procedures

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  Allan Brothers, Inc.

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2011

  Water Systems Manager

  • Supervised a crew of 5 professionals• Processed 25M+ pounds of fruit through these water systems • Trained employees on daily operations, ordering supplies, as well as opening and closing procedures • Developed timing systems to help production run more effectively

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  GNC

  Oct 2011 - Nov 2013

  General Manager

  • Managed 3 store locations throughout the Phoenix area• Hired, trained, and supervised 20+ employees• Increased sales 150% to goal• Sales ranked in the top 50 out of 6,000+ employees

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  Arizona Royal Landscaping and Design

  Nov 2013 - May 2015

  Sales & Design Consultant

  • Maintained an average sale of $40,000 by working Sales, Design, and Project Management for new and existing home owners in Robson Communities• Full service commercial and residential landscape and design• Smartscape by University of Arizona Certified and ICPI Certified

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  TrustPoint Products

  May 2015 - Jan 2019

  General Manager Business Development

  • Created and distributed safe and innovative products, including safe box cutters, safety cutters, safety knives, and utility knives • Handled all aspects of daily business activities including, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sales

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  Sky Dispensaries

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2019

  Chief Operating Officer

  • Oversaw operations of 3 dispensaries employing 40+ professionals at each location• Handled all marketing, branding, and product development• Recognized in "Top 40 under 40" by Marijuana Venture Magazine• Rated "One of Best Dispensaries in North America” by Leafly

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  Sky Wellness

  Aug 2018 - now

  Co-Founder / Vice President Business & Product Development

  • Managed key partnerships such as Circle K, Albertson’s, Jacksons, and Zip Trip• Created products, overseeing both product development and packaging• Contributed to marketing and brand development• Grew Social Media following to 15k+ • Launched 110 different CBD products during a 3 year frame• Won multiple "World CBD Awards” and achieved “CSP Retailers Choice Product of the Year”• Featured in Us Weekly, Star, Men’s Journal, OK!, iN Touch, and Life & Style magazine