Vancouver, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 14, 2014 / Seashore Organic Marijuana Corp. ("Seashore" or the "Company") (CSE: SOM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara J. Joe to the position of Controller for Seashore Organic Marijuana.
Ms. Joe is based in Sechelt BC, and has over twenty years of experience working in a First Nations governance setting, responsible for financial management for operations and business interests in addition to developing local governance policy and processes to ensure compliance and accountability. Chief Administrative Officer of a Self-Governing First Nation since 2006 with demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills to oversee a staff complement of 80 positions delivering a variety of governmental and business services. An educational background in social work and finance combined together to deliver a leadership role in capacity building while planning and directing a progressive First Nation administration in governance and economic development.
Ms. Joe will be responsible for overseeing the daily administration of Seashore with a specific focus on optimization of operational efficiencies, cost analysis, fiscal controls, product pricing and human resources. Ms. Joe received her Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designation in 2003. Most recently she was employed as Chief Administrative Officer for the Sechelt Indian Band and was responsible for all governance matters relating to the Sechelt Band operations, where she reported directly to the Band Chief and Counsel.
Ms. Joe will be located at the Company's head office in Sechelt, British Columbia and will report directly to the President/CEO and CFO.
President and CEO Leonard Werden states; "The Company is in an important stage of its business development in the new and exciting medicinal marijuana industry that can provide medicinal benefits to people in need and the potential to develop new treatments in the future and Barbara is well placed to oversee its strategic initiatives. Barbara will be instrumental in assisting management implement and maintain its expansion strategies and provide key reporting functions in order to achieve increased gross margins and profitability."
About the Company
Seashore (CSE:SOM) was formed to become a producer of medical marijuana under the MMPR.
Our team and board of advisors have a diverse range of experience and multi-industry expertise, and hold the knowledge and skill necessary for success in this industry. Further information about Seashore is available on our website www.seashoremarijuana.com or under our profile on the SEDAR website www.sedar.com and on the CSE website: www.thecse.com
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Seashore Organic Marijuana Corp.
S/ "Leonard Werden"
Leonard Werden
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Seashore Organic Marijuana Corp.
Leonard Werden, President/CEO
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