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Slim's Worldwide

A website created for the brand Slim's Worldwide based out of Oregon.

Peppa Packs

A site that was built to eventually sell THCa products online through the 2018 farm bill but due to a CAND from Peppa Pig, we got shut down. It is now on a default placeholder site. 

<h2>Creative professional and operations leader with a background in brand development, team leadership, and visual storytelling.</h2><h4><br></h4><p>While earning a Master’s degree in Visual Studies over the past few years, I deepened my</p><p>commitment to intentional, people-first work. Now, I’m transitioning toward a</p><p>more human-centered path as a yoga teacher—bringing the same creativity,</p><p>discipline, and care that have guided my work in creative direction, retail, and</p><p>wellness-focused environments. My goal is to help others cultivate presence,</p><p>balance, and self-awareness in both mind and body.</p><p><br></p><h4>I would like to find a team to join that aligns with the experience I am able to bring along with a passion to influence positive well-being. 🙏🏼</h4>

Content Builder

-Deliver high-quality imagery consistent to brand directive & marketing campaigns for clients
-Upload all photographs via FTP for client download on personal server 
-Studio & on-location photography services 
-Marketing & promotion through social media platforms; Instagram, MailChimp & Facebook
-Collaborative work with graphic designers to create appropriate imagery for advertisements
-Commercial, Photojournalism, Lifestyle & Action 

Freelance Photographer

-Responsible for systems, operations & facilities for 6 OLCC licensed dispensaries; Serra & Electric Lettuce
-Developed & updated SOPs for Retail Operations; trained managers and staff to implement
-Worked in liaison with store managers to keep all retail locations operating smooth & efficient
-Cross department collaborations with Marketing, Compliance & Accounting
-Packaging budget analysis & forecast for 6 retail locations 



Retail Operations Manager

Sales Manager 
-Opened 50+ new accounts in OR & nurtured positive relationships
-Maintained an email database with both B2B & B2C

Social Media Manager
-Original content creation; photography & videography
-Strategic copywriting to meet & maintain brand direction
-Cross department cooperation with the Creative Director to promote sales, events & more through social media & email campaigns
-Collaborative efforts with local photographers & brand ambassadors to build content 

Sales + Social 

General Farm Laborer & Management
-Prepare soil by mixing amendments, manures & compost 
-Assist in waterings & feedings; preparation & distribution 
-Maintain plant health through early identification of pests or problems
-Use of IPM for biological defense 
-Identify & rectify any plant nutrient deficiencies or toxicities 
-Pruning to maintain plant health and desired plant structure 
-Delegate daily tasks to hired help

Post Harvest Manager
-Manage employees to ensure harvest deadline is met & kept on track
-Move all dried material into bins for trimmers
-Oversee all trimmers to ensure finished material is up to company standards
-Properly monitor and ensure all cannabis is cured to perfection
-Bag & store all cannabis properly to ensure long shelf life

Cannabis Cultivation 

Retail Floor Sales
-Customer service, sales & expert cannabis knowledge
Purchasing Assistant 
-Worked with the buyer to make informed purchasing decisions 
Social Media Management 
-Original content creation to promote products, sales
Retail Operations 
-Responsible for implementation of new POS system & network


Retail Sales Associate

-Provided a photojournalistic approach to the assigned story 
-Covered all food & drink categories 
-Took direction from the Art Director to complete all assignments

Photography Intern

-Developed new brand identity; private label expansion and skateboard team concept to promote brand image along with a multimedia campaign
-Maximized business opportunity for each buy through analysis of sales history, inventory levels, and current trend analysis
-Recruited, hired, and developed store personnel; trained and motivated sales associates to achieve maximum sales productivity
-Maintained website with daily updates to social media outlets as well weekly email newsletters
-Filmed/Edited all shop related footage including team videos; filmed team riders and sent footage to companies on behalf of the team rider

Shop Manager

Kurt Armstrong is a Design + Dev at dutchie in Southern Oregon, OR. View their experience, skills and work history on Malakye — the professional network for…

Kurt Armstrong — Design + Dev at dutchie

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