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HEIDI WHITMAN

HEIDI WHITMAN

Strategic Health And Wellness Professional
Cowfold, Horsham

Summary


WHO I AM

Driven by my passion to provide plant-based solutions for sustainability and health, I have created alone and with teams, highly profitable businesses focused on animal and human wellbeing.
Guided by values of trust, openness, and transparency, I have nurtured an incredible global community of loyal clients, strategic partners, and industry key stakeholders.



WHY NOW?


I am fortunate to have achieved numerous successes. I am now seeking to join another venture where I can share my knowledge, work collaboratively to attain profitable and influential successes. I am seeking full-time and/or contractual positions within an organisation; aligning views, strategies and values with a common commitment for positive change.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

GLOBAL STRATEGY DIRECTOR

Avida Global Limited UK
Merrow, Guildford
06.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with internal and external global teams in EU, LATAM, ASIA and UK to develop strategies for entry to new markets with distinct work streams to guarantee success. Leading with education and science backed evidence, providing innovation options for use in the animal and human health sectors.

  • Sourced strategic acquisitions for the company, resulting in an additional profitable division and 25M increase in the overall value of Avida Global.

  • NPD advisor for veterinary and OTC plant-based options in local and global territories.

  • Partnered with an existing long standing pet product manufacturer to release the first VMD approved cannabis based medicine for animals in the UK, August 2022.
    Generated revenue share and joint venture opportunities/strategic partnerships to escalate market entry and company profile.

  • Recognised as a leader in the cannabis medicine animal health market, presented to universities and congresses across Colombia, LATAM.

  • Managed multiple NPD projects for Avida generating work streams and revenue, including the expansion of the medicinal and OTC options utilising adaptogens, nootropics and functional plants to expand the AG portfolio.

  • Maintained a current understanding of the evolution of the health focused industry, engaging key stakeholders in discussions and contribution to our unified goals, as well as an active member in industry working groups.

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

CBD Labs LLC Ltd/The House of Green Limited
Brighton/St. Peter's Port, Guernsey
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Exceeded £450K turnover in Q3 of start up, utilising global partners and commerce platforms/targeted campaigns
  • Successfully entered USA, UK, EU and Australasia territories with human and animal products
  • Established robust compliance processes to navigate complex federal, national and regional legislation
  • Developed a range of pet and people cannabis based products for wellness sector
  • Presented to attendees within National Organisations in the USA, including the AAEP and American Horse Council Annual Meeting in Washington, DC
  • Integrated into the newly developed cannabis sector in the UK, resulting in the acquisition of the Naked Leaf brand and founding partner at THOG, 2019

FOUNDER and CONSULTANT

Peace of Mind Animal Care Services
Boynton Beach, Florida
01.2006 - 01.2016
  • Founded in home pet care company with a unique specialty to differentiate the business; sold for 500K USD in 2012
  • Forged long lasting relationships, focused on mutual trust and respect, with industry peers and customers, many remain in my business network today
  • Led South Florida’s professional animal welfare and advocacy networks as an expert in humane solutions
  • Applied training methodologies, integrative holistic health options and owner training to ensure happy, healthy and well-balanced clientele.

SENIOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Professional Therapy and Rehab Services, Inc
Boynton Beach, Florida
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Exceeded 1M USD in sales for startup company in rehabilitative health sector
  • Created new sales streams, campaigns and opportunities to engage a satiated market resulting in the overall success of PTRS, and the acquisition to a national group in 2006.

Veterinary Technician

Humane Society of Greater Nashua
Nashua, New Hampshire
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Increased adoptions by 110%, decreasing euthanasia to zero(0) by creating new fostering/volunteer programmes and protocols and increased marketing campaigns, optics and exposure through media outlets
  • Developed the SOP with management to enhance the shelters internal structure, fundraising programmes and staff management


Education

Bachelors of Applied Sciences - Psychology/ Sociology

University of Massachusetts

Skills

    Remotely managing National and Global Ops/Projects/Teams and correlated work streams

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Timeline

GLOBAL STRATEGY DIRECTOR

Avida Global Limited UK
06.2021 - Current

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

CBD Labs LLC Ltd/The House of Green Limited
01.2018 - 01.2021

FOUNDER and CONSULTANT

Peace of Mind Animal Care Services
01.2006 - 01.2016

SENIOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Professional Therapy and Rehab Services, Inc
01.2003 - 01.2006

Veterinary Technician

Humane Society of Greater Nashua
01.1998 - 01.2000

Bachelors of Applied Sciences - Psychology/ Sociology

University of Massachusetts
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