Ilya Shmidt

Ilya Shmidt has extensive work experience in various industries. Ilya started their career as a Marketing Intern at Guthy-Renker in 2007. In 2008, they worked as an Executive Assistant at Impression Entertainment. From 2010 to 2013, they served as the Business Operations Manager at Safety Shine Inc. Ilya'srole involved overseeing various business operations.

In 2014, Ilya joined Los Angeles Variety Cannabis (LAVC) as a Partner & Buyer. Under their leadership, the company experienced significant growth, serving over 300 customers daily and generating revenue of over $20,000 daily. Ilya was responsible for store-wide purchasing and implemented a pricing strategy to optimize return on investment.

Currently, Ilya is serving as the Director of Sales & Retail Operations at The Flowery since 2022. In this role, they created and implemented retail Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), oversaw construction, permitting, hiring, and training for retail locations across the state. Ilya also utilized sales data to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maximize revenue through goals, incentives, and marketing strategies.

Ilya Shmidt pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of California, Riverside. Ilya completed this undergraduate degree from 2004 to 2008.