Jamie Apperson

I graduated in December of 2012 from The Pennsylvania State University where I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a Business Option. My coursework focused on the industrial- organizational aspects of psychology including, but not limited to leadership and management, effective communication and training methods, occupational health and wellness and market research. While at Penn State, I continued to practice my passion for dance and art by studying Modern, Contemporary, African, and Mojah dance styles, and participated in various performances at the university. I am currently a performer, choreographer and dance team coach at MindBodyArt Dance studio and am also registered with the Yoga Alliance as a 200-hour Yoga Teacher. During the acquisition of my degree, I was employed full-time in the service industry as a server and bartender in a variety of environments that led to my career in spirits Sales & Marketing. Throughout these years I developed a strong work ethic as well as effective time management and communication skills. My appreciation for the medicinal effects of the cannabis plant, along with my passion for health and wellness directed me toward the cannabis industry to a career that truly aligned with my long-term goals. I have over 6 years in the cannabis industry, with my current role overseeing Wholesale for PharmaCann in NY, MD, CO & OH. I have successfully established and maintained strong relationships with partners across states including CO, IL, OH, MA, MD, PA and NY, as well as our internal Sales, Marketing and Cultivation teams to expand our footprint and drive revenue. I’ve built and managed successful, cohesive teams of wholesale employees in a variety of states and am experienced in product launch planning, distribution & sales strategies, process improvement, establishing efficient standard operating procedures, and developing tools for accurate reporting and sales forecasting. I love data & the constant research required to make relevant, informed decisions. I am a fast-learner that is highly organized, efficient and detailed with time and budget management with a solution-oriented mindset Future goals include using my education and experience to succeed in a career in health and wellness while satisfying my need to create. I also plan to combine my passion for dance & cannabis with the clinical knowledge from my degree to study and pair different forms of movement therapy to promote health and awareness of the body and mind.