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Hi there! I’m Alicia McQuown, a future K–6 educator currently pursuing a Master of Education with teaching credentials. My path spans a Biochemistry degree, an Interdisciplinary Studies BA, and a growing passion for inclusive, student-centered classrooms where curiosity and collaboration thrive. With a background in quality assurance, client relations, and operations across healthcare, manufacturing, and cannabis industries, I bring organization, data-driven decision-making, and effective communication to the classroom. I’m excited to translate real-world problem-solving into engaging lessons that meet diverse learners where they are and prepare them for lifelong learning.…Hi there! I’m Alicia McQuown, a future K–6 educator currently pursuing a Master of Education with teaching credentials. My path spans a Biochemistry degree, an Interdisciplinary Studies BA, and a growing passion for inclusive, student-centered classrooms where curiosity and collaboration thrive. With a background in quality assurance, client relations, and operations across healthcare, manufacturing, and cannabis industries, I bring organization, data-driven decision-making, and effective communication to the classroom. I’m excited to translate real-world problem-solving into engaging lessons that meet diverse learners where they are and prepare them for lifelong learning.

Alicia McQuown

Project Manager, Production Manager, Writer, +2

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Hi there! I’m Alicia McQuown, a future K–6 educator currently pursuing a Master of Education with teaching credentials. My path spans a Biochemistry degree, an Interdisciplinary Studies BA, and a growing passion for inclusive, student-centered classrooms where curiosity and collaboration thrive. With a background in quality assurance, client relations, and operations across healthcare, manufacturing, and cannabis industries, I bring organization, data-driven decision-making, and effective communication to the classroom. I’m excited to translate real-world problem-solving into engaging lessons that meet diverse learners where they are and prepare them for lifelong learning.…Hi there! I’m Alicia McQuown, a future K–6 educator currently pursuing a Master of Education with teaching credentials. My path spans a Biochemistry degree, an Interdisciplinary Studies BA, and a growing passion for inclusive, student-centered classrooms where curiosity and collaboration thrive. With a background in quality assurance, client relations, and operations across healthcare, manufacturing, and cannabis industries, I bring organization, data-driven decision-making, and effective communication to the classroom. I’m excited to translate real-world problem-solving into engaging lessons that meet diverse learners where they are and prepare them for lifelong learning.

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Hi there! I’m Alicia McQuown, a future K–6 educator currently pursuing a Master of Education with teaching credentials. My path spans a Biochemistry degree, an Interdisciplinary Studies BA, and a growing passion for inclusive, student-centered classrooms where curiosity and collaboration thrive.

With a background in quality assurance, client relations, and operations across healthcare, manufacturing, and cannabis industries, I bring organization, data-driven decision-making, and effective communication to the classroom. I’m excited to translate real-world problem-solving into engaging lessons that meet diverse learners where they are and prepare them for lifelong learning.

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Work Experience

National Quality Assurance Manager at Jeeter - a DreamFields Brand

October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025

Led quality assurance across four facilities in four states, ensuring compliance with national and international standards. Built and mentored QA teams, delivered training, and drove continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and optimize production. Communicated quality requirements to internal and external stakeholders and used QA software to analyze data and generate reports to guide decision-making.

Client Relations Manager & Cannabis Subject Matter Expert at Global Go, LLC (formerly Highroad Consulting Group, LLC)

December 1, 2017 - October 1, 2023

Developed strategic partnerships, advocated for cannabis operators, and guided clients through compliance and safety requirements across local and state regulations. Maintained relationships, educated clients and staff on security, compliance, and loss prevention; authored SOPs for manufacturing and testing labs; supported regulatory readiness and permit processes.

District Manager at Tilly's World of Jeans and Tops

March 1, 2014 - August 1, 2017

Managed 20+ stores across Southern California, improving operations through inventory, sales reporting, and product upgrades; led cross-functional initiatives and direct marketing programs that increased the customer base by 10%; oversaw staff development and contributed to organizational efficiency.

Office Manager at VITAL HEAD AND SPINAL CARE, INC

March 1, 2014 - August 1, 2017

Managed a four-person office, coordinated public relations inquiries, prepared reports and billing support with Medicare/Medicaid; maintained organizational charts; resolved billing issues; created and maintained spreadsheets to support financial and operational reporting.