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Summer Cleveland
Retail Executive, Creative Direction / Brand Cultivation / Operations / Store Environment
Summer Cleveland, also known as Summer Ransom-Cleveland, is a prominent figure in the cannabis retail industry, particularly associated with Skymint Brands in Michigan. Here's an overview of her professional background:
Career at Skymint
Summer Cleveland has held several key positions at Skymint Brands:
- President of Retail Division: She served in this role from 2018 to 2021.2
- Chief Retail Officer: This was her most recent position at Skymint Brands.2
During her tenure, Cleveland played a significant role in Skymint's expansion:
- She led the opening of Skymint's first store in Bay City, Michigan, on July 10, 2019.3
- Under her leadership, Skymint planned to open 30 cannabis stores across Michigan.4
- She was instrumental in designing a massive cannabis dispensary in a former Sears store, drawing inspiration from its department store past.5
Professional Approach
Cleveland's approach to retail in the cannabis industry is characterized by:
- A focus on creating a special experience for medical cannabis customers.4
- Emphasis on store design and customer experience, as evidenced by the transformation of the former Sears store into a cannabis dispensary.5
Other Professional Experiences
Beyond Skymint, Summer Cleveland has been associated with:
- Norden Spirits: She has held a position at this company, though the specific role is not mentioned.6
- Urban Outfitters: She worked here prior to her time at Skymint.2
Education
Cleveland holds a degree from Eastern Michigan University.6
Current Status
As of the most recent information available, Summer Cleveland is no longer with Skymint Brands. Her LinkedIn username is summer-ransom-norden, which suggests a possible current association with Norden Spirits or a related company.
It's worth noting that her tenure at Skymint was marked by some controversy, as mentioned in legal documents related to the company's financial difficulties.1 However, these allegations should be viewed in the context of ongoing legal disputes and have not been independently verified.
