Taylor Ladd
About Taylor Ladd
Taylor Ladd serves as the Packaging Procurement Captain at Common Citizen, where he focuses on developing packaging equipment specifications and layouts. With over 10 years of experience in cannabis cultivation and procurement, he has held various roles in retail management and technology across several companies.
Work at Common Citizen
Taylor Ladd serves as the Packaging Procurement Captain at Common Citizen since 2020. In this role, Ladd is responsible for creating and implementing documents that define the scope, estimations, specifications, and layout for new packaging equipment. Ladd engages with consumers to assess current packaging, explore new concepts, and evaluate prototypes. This position requires close collaboration with engineering and technical teams to ensure that supplier deliverables align with product development objectives.
Experience in Cannabis Industry
With over 10 years of experience in cannabis cultivation, processing, and procurement, Taylor Ladd has developed a comprehensive understanding of the industry. This extensive background informs Ladd's current role at Common Citizen, where expertise in packaging solutions is essential for meeting industry standards and consumer expectations.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Common Citizen, Taylor Ladd held various positions in retail and technology. Ladd worked as a Store Manager at Verizon from 2014 to 2015 and at AT&T from 2016 to 2017, both in Marshall, Michigan. Ladd also served as a Technology Specialist at Samsung Electronics America from 2015 to 2016 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Earlier roles include Sales Associate positions at NCG Cinemas, Best Buy, and Walters-Dimmick Petroleum, Inc.
Education and Skills
Taylor Ladd studied Computer Engineering at Purdue University from 2009 to 2012. This educational background supports Ladd's technical skills, particularly in using BarTender software for developing packaging solutions. The combination of education and practical experience enhances Ladd's ability to contribute effectively to packaging procurement and development.