Aaron Rodriguez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated customer service and sales professional knowledgeable about preparing, packaging and stocking different cannabis products. Adept at working quickly and maintaining accuracy while meeting high demand. Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cannabis Advisor/Budtender
Zen Leaf
01.2024 - Current
- Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements.
- Sold flower, concentrates and edibles in fast-paced environment.
- Consistent top sales.
- Efficient and accurate with operating a cash register.
- Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects and qualities of different strains.
- Constantly building customer rapport.
Budtender
Curaleaf
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements.
- Sold flowers, concentrates and edibles in fast-paced environment.
- Managed high volume of cash with accuracy rate.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
Budtender - Midway Ascend
Ascend Wellness
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects and qualities of different strains.
- Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements.
- Sold flowers, concentrates and edibles in fast-paced environment.
- Was top sales on a consistent basis
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Local 10
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Skilled in the Trade of Carpentry
- Currently in "Good Standing" within Union Local 10
Barback
VU Rooftop
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained a clean functioning bar
- Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware and replenished low stock.
- Always provided great customer service.
Assistant Offensive Line Coach
De La Salle Institute
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Coached having discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
- Taught technique and proper form to varsity linemen.
- Worked with the athletes in strength and conditioning.
- Studied film to promote the mental part of game.
Bus Driver
Illinois Central School Bus
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
Chicago Cubs RBI Program Field Supervisor
Chicago Cubs
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Made sure the baseball field was in game condition and playable.
- Kept track of all players statistics by doing the game book.
- Ensured all baseball games were scheduled and played.
- Ensured official was there to call the game.
Education
High School Diploma -
De La Salle Institute
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Verbal Communication
- POS System Operation
- Closing Sales
- Critical Thinking
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Counting Money
- Positive Customer Engagement
Timeline
Cannabis Advisor/Budtender
Zen Leaf
01.2024 - Current
Budtender
Curaleaf
08.2023 - 12.2023
Budtender - Midway Ascend
Ascend Wellness
03.2021 - 05.2023
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Local 10
11.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Offensive Line Coach
De La Salle Institute
06.2019 - 11.2019
Bus Driver
Illinois Central School Bus
06.2019 - 10.2019
Chicago Cubs RBI Program Field Supervisor
Chicago Cubs
05.2019 - 08.2019
Barback
VU Rooftop
10.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
De La Salle Institute
High School Diploma -
University of The Incarnate Word