Dominic Tarter-Rife
Kirkland,WA
Summary
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Budtender
Uncle Ike's Pot Shop
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products based on preferences, needs, and desired effects
- Provides detailed information about various strains, cannabinoids, consumption methods, and product types
- Strictly adheres to state regulations regarding sales, inventory, and customer identification
- Accurately execute over 50+ transactions daily using Point-of-sale system, while maintaining a balanced drawer throughout each shift to ensure no loss of revenue for the store
- Maintains a calm and collected manor during high stress environments
- Demonstrated reliability and punctuality by consistently arriving to work early to ensure all necessary opening tasks were completed efficiently and in a timely manner
- Warmly welcomes customers, provides a tailored experience for each customer leading to more positive cannabis experience, while actively listening and addressing any uncertainties to foster trust and loyalty among customers, resulting in repeat customer visits
- Collaborate with team members about products for better sale information, product information, store cleanliness, and organization for maximum productivity
- Constantly learning in order to ensure a customer gets an informed recommendation for their needs by staying up to date on trends, new products, and regulation changes
Barista
Starbucks
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Customer-oriented, friendly Barista serving high-quality espresso and brewed coffee in a fast-paced coffee shop environment
- Passionate about providing customers with the perfect café experience
- Provided friendly, professional service to patrons
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of ingredients and allergens, and offered suggestions to diners following specific medical, cultural, or socially conscious diets
- Assisted customers in a courteous and pleasant manner during checkout
- Processed customer payments by cash, Apple Pay, credit card, and debit card
- Maintained a balanced drawer throughout each shift to ensure no loss of revenue for the store
- Maintains a calm and collected manor during high stress environments
- Responsible for both closing and opening tasks dependent on the day
- Attentive to detail
- Customer oriented
- Served 150+ customers per day, taking the time to give each a custom tailored experience
- Ran cash drawer for over 100 transactions per day
- Processed credit cards and cash transactions
- Brings a positive infectious energy and work ethic to the team
- Consistent satisfaction from all customers served
Line/Prep Cook
Woodin Creek Kitchen & Tap
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Line cook- Ran the kitchen with four other team members meeting health code regulations, food temperatures, consistent cleanliness, leading to timely preparation of designated dishes
- Prep cook- Kept aforementioned kitchen fully stocked, preparing all manner of food related items, daily stock checks to ensure no missing products during service hours, receiving shipments and dispersing said shipment to designated locations within the restaurant
- Personal Achievements: Created two 'special' dishes for sale
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
Cryptologic Technician Collection
Department of Defense, United States Navy
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Led team of motivated uniformed service members to complete common goals
- Train new additions of team members to be able to meet requirements set by the Department of Defense
- Analyze mass quantities of information provided by the DOD in according to proper procedure
- Met daily requirements for job role and supervisor position
- Quickly adapted to new training requirements and learning opportunities to further increase efficiency and personal skills
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
Backline Cook
1220 Cafe
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Led the back kitchen of cafe, cooking dishes for customers and food preparation were main duties
- Cleaning duties every night and closing cafe each night were additional responsibilities
- Also was stand in server and cashier when positions were short and needed to be filled
- Usually once a week in Sunday's during our busiest times
Education
College Degree - Bachelor in Applied Psychology
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA01.2025
Skills
- Phone etiquette
- POS
- Cash handling
- Sales
- Process Improvement
- Communication skills
- Change Management
- Customer service
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem management
- Cash management
- Time management
- Cash register
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Military Service
United States Navy, United States, Petty Officer Second Class, 07/01/17, 07/01/21, Led team of motivated uniformed service members to complete common goals., Train new additions of team members to be able to meet requirements set by the Department of Defense., Analyze mass quantities of information provided by the DOD in according to proper procedure., Met daily requirements for job role and supervisor position., Quickly adapted to new training requirements and learning opportunities to further increase efficiency and personal skills.
Timeline
Budtender
Uncle Ike's Pot Shop
06.2023 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
02.2023 - 06.2023
Line/Prep Cook
Woodin Creek Kitchen & Tap
09.2021 - 10.2022
Cryptologic Technician Collection
Department of Defense, United States Navy
07.2017 - 07.2021
Backline Cook
1220 Cafe
08.2016 - 06.2017
Food Handler Certification
College Degree - Bachelor in Applied Psychology
City University of Seattle
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