Darian Allen
Garden City,MO
Summary
I am currently a lead Budtender at the Ward Parkway Greenlight. I have been here since we opened and helped get the store set up before hand. I transferred from the Harrisonville location because I felt I would gain more experience at this location as well as more opportunities to grow my career in the company. I have been in the industry for 2 1/2 years now and I absolutely love it. I enjoy constantly learning new things and improving on the skills and knowledge I already have. I am a very hard worker, reliable, detail oriented and always eager to learn new skills and help wherever I can. I feel that in my time as a lead I have really developed my skills as a manager, improving how i communicate with the staff as well as assisting customers with any sort of grievance from product issues to a bad experience in general.
I am applying for the assistant general manager position because I feel I am ready to move up in the company and would be a strong asset to the upper management team!
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurses Aide
Crown care center
Harrisonville, MO
02.2012 - Current
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
- Cleaned and sanitized medical equipment and rooms.
- Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
- Educated patients and families regarding examination, treatments and surgical procedures.
- Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans.
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces and sputum.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables and stretchers.
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
- Exercised comatose, paralyzed and immobile patients.
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support.
Budtender
Greenlight Dispensary
Harrisonville, MO
02.2023 - 06.2023
Lead Budtender
Greenlight Dispensary
Harrisonville, MO
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and regulations, enabling informed recommendations to both customers and management.
- Assisted with marketing efforts by creating engaging social media content showcasing new products or upcoming dealspromotions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing thorough product knowledge and personalized recommendations.
- Conducted regular audits of product quality and storage conditions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with team members to develop new product displays and promotional strategies, driving sales growth.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally and efficiently, preserving brand reputation and customer loyalty.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate tracking and timely replenishment of stock.
- Trained new budtenders on company policies, products, and sales techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed high volume of cash with Number% accuracy rate.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Lead Budtender
Greenlight Dispensary
Kansas City, MO
03.2025 - Current
- Ensured adherence to all state-specific regulations related to the sale of cannabis products within the dispensary environment.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures and best practices, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience for all customers.
- Provided support to the store manager in administrative tasks such as scheduling staff shifts or processing payroll information.
- Collaborated closely with security personnel to maintain a safe environment for employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized retail space, contributing to a positive shopping experience for customers.
- Implemented efficient cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate financial records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Maintained strict inventory controls for regulatory compliance across dispensary operations.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Conducted regular audits of product quality and storage conditions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate tracking and timely replenishment of stock.
- Trained new budtenders on company policies, products, and sales techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed high volume of cash with Number% accuracy rate.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
National America University
Lee's Summit, MOSkills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational abilities
- Self-motivation
- Emotional support
- Caregiver relations
- Work ethic
- Customer service expertise
- Staff training
- Sales proficiency
- Product display
- Cash handling
- Rapport building
- Loss prevention
- Regulatory compliance
- Point-of-sale systems
- Production leadership
- Team collaboration
- Friendly demeanor
- Problem-solving skills
- Dependability
- Time management
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and sanitizing practices
- Multitasking skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication skills
- Physical capability (lifting 40 lbs)
- Continuous improvement initiatives
Timeline
Lead Budtender
Greenlight Dispensary
03.2025 - Current
Lead Budtender
Greenlight Dispensary
07.2023 - 03.2025
Budtender
Greenlight Dispensary
02.2023 - 06.2023
Certified Nurses Aide
Crown care center
02.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
National America University