Forrest Jones

About Forrest Jones

I am a dynamic, influential, and innovative strategic consultant demonstrating extensive experience delivering strategic guidance and sponsorship in complex business ventures and industries. Additionally, I am a proficient and proactive strategic professional demonstrating outstanding leadership in pivotal roles, propelling excellence in operations, marketing, product development, and customer service.My background includes delivering a successful track record of planning, executing, and achieving strategic growth plans while demonstrating adeptness in driving strategies that capitalize on the organizations distinct capabilities and emerging trends. Additionally, I deliver excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.I am proficient at establishing expectations, communicating vision, and delivering results. Additionally, I am an instrumental strategic leader supporting organizational requirements, aligning enterprise needs with strategic results while developingdistinguished offerings and scalable solutions.

Experience

1. Independent Business Owner

   Sweet Co2 Cannabis & Consulting

   Jun 2014 — Present · Durango, CO, US

   Here, I successfully deliver outstanding customer service while spearheading navigation efforts across ever-changing regulations of the industry and collaborating with state and overcoming federal challenges. Additionally, I direct strategic initiatives across the organization, exceeding goals and expectations while providing operational excellence.Successfully leverage operational and strategic proficiency to drive business development, enriching organizational growth.Executes cross-functional collaboration efforts to identify and implement changes based on business needs and identify opportunities for growth.Spearheads purchasing, scheduling, testing, sales management, packaging, marketing strategies, delivery, and collection, ensuring operational effectiveness and efficiencies.Generates 20% growth YoY, increasing revenue. Effectively and consistently achieves annual sales, enhancing operational excellence.

Education

• Fort Lewis College

  Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  1990 — 1994