Lezlee Landry
Business and Product Development Consultant
info@renfrocanna.com | (505) 524-3341
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Professional Summary
Innovative and results-driven business and product development consultant with 10+ years of experience in confection, cannabis, and food manufacturing. Proven success launching chocolate and gummy programs, scaling operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing product development workflows. Adept in cross-functional leadership, cost control, and process improvement. Passionate about delivering scalable, compliant, and market-ready product lines.
Core Competencies
• Infused Product Development (Gummies, Chocolates)
• New Program Launches (R&D to Retail)
• Direct Product Cost Analysis & Cost Control
• Process Evaluation and Improvement
• Vendor Management & Negotiation
• Compliance & Regulatory Documentation
• Operational Scaling & SOP Development
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Training and Mentoring Chocolatiers, Confectioners, and Management Staff • Data Analysis & Reporting (Excel, Tableau)
• Inventory & Bookkeeping (Biotrack, Leaflink)
Highlights & Product Launches
• Launched Chocolate Program at R. Greenleaf
• Developed and Managed Baking Program at R. Greenleaf
• Spearheaded New Mexico product launch for MSO gummy and infused drink companies
• Developed low-cost/high-quality gummy line at Flora Farm
• Oversaw manufacturing and compliance for MSO fast-acting beverage line and MSO cartridge lines
Work Experience Summary
Accounting Specialist
Project Amistad | 2025
Support nonprofit financial operations with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and grant-related tracking. Maintained ledgers, prepared reports, and assisted with budgeting for public service programs. Worked closely with auditors and department heads to ensure timely and error-free records. Built systems for reconciling vendor payments and internal expenses, increasing financial transparency for the organization.
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HMIS Data Entry Analyst
Project Amistad |2024-2025
Managed confidential housing and homelessness data across multiple government-funded programs. Used Excel and custom database tools to clean, enter, and analyze large data sets with a high level of accuracy. Created pivot tables and trend reports to support funding requests and program planning. Ensured data quality standards were met in preparation for state and federal audits.
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Operations Manager
Yum Clouds |2024
Oversaw day-to-day operations for a cannabis edibles brand, including production scheduling, compliance, and bookkeeping. Designed systems to streamline workflows, which reduced overhead and boosted output efficiency. Created wholesale order processes, tracked COGS, and ensured all products met state regulatory requirements. Played a key role in vendor relations and cost-cutting measures.
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Product Developer
Flora Farm |2023
Developed market-ready cannabis edibles with a focus on flavor, dosage consistency, and shelf stability. Worked with cross-functional teams to balance taste and potency while staying within strict budget constraints. Created SOPs for new product lines and supported packaging and labeling compliance. Led R&D projects that resulted in multiple successful product launches.
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Everest Cannabis Co. | 2021-2023
Directed operations for edibles, packaging, and distribution across a multi-location cannabis company. Oversaw hiring, training, and production scaling while ensuring compliance with rapidly changing regulations. Implemented inventory and QA systems that improved product consistency and reduced returns. Built vendor relationships that improved ingredient sourcing and lowered COGS.
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Elemental Kitchen & Laboratories |2017-2021
Managed all aspects of a licensed cannabis kitchen including recipe development, staff training, and inventory control. Created scalable formulas for edibles while maintaining rigorous compliance with state testing requirements. Led the team through two successful audits and several new product rollouts. Championed initiatives that cut production time by 30% without sacrificing quality.
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Chocolate Dude ABQ |2014-2016
Ran daily operations for a boutique chocolate café including kitchen prep, customer service, and bookkeeping. Managed inventory and vendor relations while supporting seasonal product development and promotions. Handled payroll, ordering, and POS setup, contributing to the café’s consistent profitability. Brought in systems to reduce waste and improve inventory accuracy.
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Education & Certifications
• BBA, Business Analytics – in progress
• Intuit Bookkeeping Certification – 2024
• Excel 4th Degree Black Belt – 2025
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager – 2016, 2025
Intuit Quickbooks ProAdvisor 2025
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Consulting Services Offered
Recipe & Product Development - Developing chocolates, gummies, and other confections — built for scale and compliance.
Process and/or Product Improvement - Evaluation of current processes and desired product and/or process goal. Support in reformulating or refining current chocolates, gummies, and confections with a focus on scalability, flavor, texture, and production efficiency.
SOPs & Production Systems - Clear, customized standard operating procedures to improve consistency and reduce training time.
Team Training - Onboarding and skill-building for chocolatiers, confectioners, and operations managers — remote and in-person.
Direct Product Costing - Ingredient, labor, and packaging breakdowns to support pricing and margin decisions.
Admin & Data Support - Batch logs, spreadsheets, digital forms. Biotrack/Leaflink setup and maintenance.
Optional Ongoing Support -
- QA checks and compliance reporting
- Staff training and SOP development
- Packaging reviews and vendor sourcing