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Easton Smith

Austin

Summary

Experienced budtender and barista with a background in customer service, inventory management, and retail operations. Proficient at educating customers on terpenes, cannabinoids, and product benefits, while providing a welcoming and compliant shopping experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Budtender & Barista

Lazydaze Coffeshop
Austin
08.2024 - Current
  • Guided customers through product selections with knowledgeable recommendations tailored to their preferences and needs.
  • Educated customers on terpenes, cannabinoids, and product formulations to support informed purchasing decisions.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by answering questions, explaining product effects, and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Maintained compliance with store policies and safety standards while supporting a welcoming retail environment.
  • Operated POS system to process sales accurately, handle cash/credit transactions, and balance registers.
  • Assisted with inventory management, including tracking stock levels, restocking displays, and reporting shortages.
  • Promoted add-on sales and specials to increase revenue while enhancing the customer experience.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and consistent service quality.

Maintenance Technician

Manassas Regional Airport
Manassas
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Operated commercial mowers, trimmers, edger, blowers, etc.
  • Performed general repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance work on facilities, equipment, and airfield lighting.
  • Performed snow removal on airfield, sidewalks, buildings, grounds, and medians with snow blowers and snow shovels, respond to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.

Retail Sales Associate

Nike Clearance Store
Woodbridge
12.2020 - 05.2023
  • Delivered personalized customer service through needs-based product recommendations and promotion of loyalty programs.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of Nike products to educate customers and drive sales in a high-volume environment.
  • Supported store operations by restocking, merchandising displays, and operating the POS system for purchases and returns.

Education

General Studies - Some college

Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA
05.2020

High school or equivalent -

Forest Park High School
Woodbridge, VA
05.2018

Skills

  • Cannabis and hemp product expertise
  • Cash handling and customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Customer education on cannabinoids
  • Food service and barista experience
  • Inventory management
  • Point of sale (POS) systems
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Sales support and pricing strategies

Certification

  • Texas Food Handler Certification, 08/01/24, 08/01/26, Course on basic food safety practices which reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses.
  • TABC Certification
  • OSHA 10

Timeline

Budtender & Barista

Lazydaze Coffeshop
08.2024 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Manassas Regional Airport
11.2023 - 07.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Nike Clearance Store
12.2020 - 05.2023

General Studies - Some college

Northern Virginia Community College

High school or equivalent -

Forest Park High School