John Ondrovcik
About John Ondrovcik
John Ondrovcik is a Buyer for Cannabis at Canopy Growth Corporation, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in academia, having served as an instructor at various universities and holding a PhD in Modern German History from Harvard University.
Work at Canopy Growth
John Ondrovcik has been employed at Canopy Growth Corporation as a Buyer, Cannabis since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for purchasing cannabis products and works closely with the legal team to write and negotiate master sales and services contracts. His position is based in Smiths Falls, where he has contributed to the company's operations for five years.
Education and Expertise
John Ondrovcik holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from the University of Toronto - Victoria University, which he completed from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his education at Harvard University, where he earned a Master's degree in Modern European History from 2001 to 2003 and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Modern German History from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, he studied at the University of Warwick for one year from 1999 to 2000.
Background
Before joining Canopy Growth, John Ondrovcik served as an Instructor at Harvard University Extension School from 2008 to 2011, where he taught Graduate Research Methods & Scholarly Writing in the Social Sciences. He also worked at Harvard University as an Instructor in the Freshman Seminar Program during the same period. Furthermore, he was an Assistant Professor of German History at the University of Mississippi from 2011 to 2016.
Research Experience
John Ondrovcik has experience conducting research and analysis, which includes conducting interviews in remote Russian villages. This work highlights his skills in qualitative research methodologies and his ability to engage with diverse populations.
Organic Farming and Marketing Skills
In addition to his academic and corporate roles, John Ondrovcik is the owner and operator of an organic farm. This venture has allowed him to enhance his skills in customer engagement and marketing, providing practical experience in managing a business and interacting with customers.