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I am an accomplished COO with a passion for fostering strategic growth, I've developed a deep expertise in propelling revenue acceleration, fine-tuning operations, and nurturing meaningful partnerships.
My energy is channeled into challenging the norm, crafting impactful brands, and creating an environment where engagement and empowerment thrive. This has been achieved through dynamic leadership roles across a multitude of organizations, honing my executive skills and expanding my knowledge in brand development, business operation optimization, organizational structure, capital acquisition and event management.
For the last 8 years, I took a deep-dived into the cannabis and hemp industry working in each vertical to serving on the Advisory Board for a prominent government relations firm and the Board of Directors for the Cannabis Information Sharing & Analysis Organization.Â
My contributions as an Advisor and Sub Committee Member for the Vermont Cannabis Control Board have significantly shaped compliance and enforcement recommendations for the state of Vermont.
I have proven experience in capital raises. I've contributed significantly to multimillion-dollar capital inflows by qualifying & securing accredited investors, fueling growth and expansion.
My prowess extends to event management as well. Spearheading several wildly successful brand launch and networking events. My experience in hosting and directing numerous B2B branding events has honed my skills in all facets of event creation, planning, and execution.
In my free time, I engage in real estate investing, specifically focusing on long-term rental properties.
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Ashley Manning
Chief Operating Officer