Anna Levenson Butler
Memphis,TN
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure, adapting to new situations, and meeting challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Amazing customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. An organized and motivated individual, eager to enhance your company.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO
The Butler Group/Cafe Infusion
Memphis, TN
10.2024 - Current
- Looking for investors to begin this venture, currently.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Created an infusion café that will be a 21-and-up establishment without alcohol.
Partner/Managing Member
CBD Plus Dispensary/JM Alliance
Memphis, TN
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Stores opened by two other partners who joined Hemp Trails CBD and I joined their CBD stores as partners.
- Completed every single aspect of day to day business as the managing member of this business.
- Ran two different stores daily, creating marketing materials, managing several employees, creating schedules, running payroll, and many other activities.
- Managed daily operations of the dispensary ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Participated in industry-related meetings and conferences.
Owner
Hemp Trails CBD
Memphis, TN
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Product developed from January to June 2017.
- In production for several months before business doubled. The following year launched two more lines.
- Sales tripled from 2017 to 2018.
- Customers continue to order products online and for delivery through 2025 and beyond.
- Ran a kitchen daily, held to extremely high standards by the TN Dept. of Agriculture.
- Created new products on a regular basis.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote the company, including various social media.
Managing Partner
Macon Vapor and Cigar dba Blown Away Shop
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Took a failing head shop/smokeshop and raised their sales 33% in a month. Huge rebranding effort.
- First store to bring CBD to Memphis.
- Undertook creation of our own line of E-cigarette vapor juice through the FDA.
Wait Staff Member
Perkins/Ihop/Red Lobster/Sports Bars/Chili's/More
Memphis, TN
10.1988 - 01.2016
- Worked at many restaurants over the span of the years. It is an excellent job at which I excel and to which I have often returned.
- Provided prompt and friendly service to enhance customer dining experience. Used various POS systems. Handled customer complaints with ease.
- Assisted in training new staff on restaurant procedures and service standards.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized under pressure.
Swim Instructor
British Swim School
Villa Park, IL
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Teaching and supervision of swimming to children ages 3 months and up, including children with disabilities.
- Worked in conjunction with many instructors and many different classes at once, facilitating teamwork and communication, making parents feel as if their children were safe and properly trained and cared for by their instructors.
Cocktail Server
Club 152/Have A Nice Day Cafe/Purple Haze
Memphis, TN
06.2001 - 12.2004
- Three different nightclubs in Memphis on famous Beale Street. Worked at each of these clubs.
- Delivered food and beverages to guests efficiently and accurately, while providing excellent service.
- Followed health and safety regulations while handling food and drinks consistently. Cleaned before, during and after shifts.
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Silver Distributors
Cordova, TN
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Supervised all of the delivery drivers of the company, ensuring that orders were delivered in a timely manner and were accurate based on customer needs.
- Ran business for owners part time when they were unable, assuring that everything ran smoothly.
- Responsible for the payroll of all employees, consisting of tax forms, and other accounting tasks.
- Introduced new product lines to large chains, including Wal-Mart and Kroger grocery stores, and was instrumental in their approval.
Education
Masters of Science - Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN03.2013
Bachelors of Professional Studies - Health and Society
University of Memphis
Tennessee05.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Excel
- Mac OS X
- Safari
- SPSS
- Typing skills
- 90-110 WPM
- Social Media/Marketing
- Business strategy
- Product development
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Industry expertise
- Conflict resolution
- Key client relationships
Certification
- Basic Life Saving practices (CPR), 09/01/13, Need certification update
- NU's IRB CITI training, 03/01/13
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Sign Language
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hebrew
Limited
Affiliations
- Cooking and Baking, including creating new products
- Writing. Currently writing a book about patient stories relating to cannabis and cannabis history.
- Reading
- Acting in plays
- Volunteering with a harm reduction line called Never Use Alone, aimed at reducing drug overdoses.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CEO
The Butler Group/Cafe Infusion
10.2024 - Current
Partner/Managing Member
CBD Plus Dispensary/JM Alliance
01.2020 - 10.2024
Owner
Hemp Trails CBD
01.2017 - 01.2024
Managing Partner
Macon Vapor and Cigar dba Blown Away Shop
01.2016 - 01.2017
Swim Instructor
British Swim School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Cocktail Server
Club 152/Have A Nice Day Cafe/Purple Haze
06.2001 - 12.2004
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Silver Distributors
01.1997 - 01.2001
Wait Staff Member
Perkins/Ihop/Red Lobster/Sports Bars/Chili's/More
10.1988 - 01.2016
Masters of Science - Psychology
Purdue University
Bachelors of Professional Studies - Health and Society
University of Memphis
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