David Bowden
Hulbert,OK
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Budtender at Dr. Jolly's, excelling in customer education and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to build rapport with clients while supporting medical patients in selecting appropriate cannabis products.
I believe I am a reliable and upbeat budtender, successful at promoting customer loyalty, customer satisfaction with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. I am knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing, and cannabis compliance. A dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic. I am committed to the growth and education of cannabis and cannabis culture.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Budtender
Dr. Jolly's
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Weighed, prepared and packaged different types of products.
- Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects and qualities of different strains.
- Read industry publications to maintain knowledge on current and future bud trends.
- Assisted medical use customers in identifying cannabis medicines and methods of medication that best fit individual needs.
- Maintained strict inventory controls for regulatory compliance across dispensary operations.
General Manager
Wild Catch Food Truck
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Budtender
Green Cross Cannabis
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Sold flowers, concentrates and edibles in fast-paced environment.
- Restocked supplies and arranged displays.
- Packaged regulated products in appropriate exit containers.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Education
No Degree - Game Design
Collins College
AZ09-2003
Skills
- Production leadership
- Supporting medical patients
- Key holder
- Online order management
- Building rapport
- POS system operation
- Discussing cannabis
- Customer education
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Regulatory compliance
- THC & CBD products
- Rolling joints
Timeline
Budtender
Dr. Jolly's
08.2024 - 08.2025
General Manager
Wild Catch Food Truck
05.2021 - 09.2024
Budtender
Green Cross Cannabis
02.2021 - 01.2023
No Degree - Game Design
Collins College