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Amanda Kirkpatrick

Duvall,WA

Summary

I'm an extroverted woman with a passion for life and people, seeking a part-time position as a Budtender with a respectable dispensary. With my 15 years of bartending and budtending experience paired with my positive attitude and strong work ethic, I will utilize my customer service skills to build lasting bonds with customers and team members.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Budtender

Hashtag Dispensary
Redmond, WA
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Educated customers on effects, benefits and overall experience of using cannabis products.
  • Created positive and healthy customer interactions to align with company core values.
  • Managed supply restocking, display arrangements and general housekeeping.
  • Researched new products, strains and trends as well as important law changes regarding dispensaries.
  • Greeted customers and promoted various cannabis products.

Bar Tender

520 Bar & Grill
Bellevue, WA
09.2015 - 07.2017
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
  • Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers

Bar Tender

Liquid Lime
Kirkland , WA
07.2014 - 09.2015
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions such as trivia nights to bring in new customers
  • Up-sold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits

Server Cocktail Bartender

The Hollywood Tavern
Woodinville, WA
06.2012 - 07.2014
  • Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Checked identification to enforce age requirement for alcoholic beverages.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Server/Bartender/Cocktail Server

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza
Bellevue, WA
01.2007 - 06.2012
  • Created orders, documented special requirements and discussed needs with kitchen personnel to provide customers with desired food and minimize complaints
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions
  • Up-sold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers

Education

High School Diploma -

Kirkland Beauty School
Woodinville, WA

High School Diploma -

Woodinville High School
Woodinville, WA

Skills

  • Menu memorization
  • Sales expertise
  • Engaging personality
  • Ordering procedures
  • Cash register operation
  • Strain Identification
  • Positive attitude
  • Customer service
  • Bud Handling
  • Restocking inventory
  • Changing out tills
  • Strong work ethic

Timeline

Budtender

Hashtag Dispensary
10.2019 - 01.2021

Bar Tender

520 Bar & Grill
09.2015 - 07.2017

Bar Tender

Liquid Lime
07.2014 - 09.2015

Server Cocktail Bartender

The Hollywood Tavern
06.2012 - 07.2014

Server/Bartender/Cocktail Server

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza
01.2007 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Kirkland Beauty School

High School Diploma -

Woodinville High School
Amanda Kirkpatrick