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Freedom Garcia

Denver,CO

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Rocky Mountain Cannabis, enhancing inventory accuracy and streamlining audit processes. Skilled in utilizing advanced software for data analysis and demonstrating strong computational skills alongside effective communication. Excelled in roles requiring meticulous attention to detail, budget development, and team training, significantly contributing to organizational efficiency and cost reduction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Auditor

Rocky Mountain Cannabis
Denver, CO
05.2023 - Current
  • Reduced discrepancies in inventory records by maintaining thorough documentation and promptly addressing identified issues.
  • Counted all physical inventory and generated department audit reports.
  • Proactively identified opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction, contributing to RMC’s overall financial success.
  • Streamlined the auditing process for faster results, utilizing advanced software tools and data analysis techniques.

Production Associate (Edible Kitchen)

Escape Artists MIP
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Duties include preparing the kitchen for production by cleaning all of the surfaces and equipment with a soapy water solution followed by disinfectant, making sure all dishes from the previous shift are dry and put away for use and the morning check list is complete
  • Checking the production schedule and printing all required batch paperwork for the day in order to accurately track the movement of all cannabis and non cannabis materials throughout production
  • Responsible for the production of all edibles and tinctures made in the facility as well as pulling samples for testing, labeling and final packaging
  • Kitchen inventory control in order to ensure we have all materials needed to complete our daily orders.

Bud Tender

Sticky Buds/Northern Lights Dispensary/Rocky Mountain Cannabis
04.2015 - 12.2021
  • Duties Include greeting customers, checking ID's, Knowledge of point of sale and sales floor flow, stickering products with proper labels, restocking and cleaning of the floor, maintaining compliance during sales, knowledge of customer legal purchase limits, allowable ID's and forms of payment, product exchanges, implementation of loyalty programs, organizing online orders, proper use of scales for weighable product, face to face customer service and opening/closing the store.

Delivery Driver

Fat Jack's Sub Shop
Denver, Colorado
03.2014 - 07.2014
  • Responsible for taking phone orders, mapping directions, delivering sandwiches.

Busser

Tavern Hospitality Group - Multiple Locations
07.2011 - 04.2014
  • Responsible for clearing tables, cleaning and setting tables up for future customers, providing staff with general help, restocking supplies.

Host

Tavern Hospitality Group - Multiple Locations
07.2011 - 04.2014
  • Responsible for greeting and showing customers to their tables, managing the wait list, cleaning menus, keeping silverware and napkin supplies stocked, answering phones, general customer service.

Food runner

Tavern Hospitality Group - Multiple Locations
07.2011 - 04.2014
  • Responsible for providing servers with assistance by transporting orders to customers, confirming with customers that the orders are correct and satisfactory, providing any other items which customers may require.

Expo

Tavern Hospitality Group - Multiple Locations
07.2011 - 04.2014
  • Responsible for matching tickets to food orders, completing plating process, setting up trays for food runners, helping kitchen staff with general tasks.

General

Kentucky Fried Chicken
Highlands Ranch, CO
08.2011 - 12.2011
  • Responsible for taking orders at front counter and drive thru, packing orders, running the cash register, customer service, solving customer issues, cleaning, closing restaurant.

Education

ThunderRidge High School
Highlands Ranch, CO
05.2012

Skills

Inventory auditing experience

Strong computational skills

Understanding of accounting practices

Internal control evaluations

Budget development

Employee scheduling

Consistently meet goals

Efficient multi-tasker

Verbal and written communication

Training

Till counting

Inventory management

Order fulfillment

Transaction processing

Cannabisexperience

  • 02/22/23 - 03/23/23, Escape Artists MIP, Production Associate (Edible Kitchen), Duties include preparing the kitchen for production by cleaning all of the surfaces and equipment with a soapy water solution followed by disinfectant, making sure all dishes from the previous shift are dry and put away for use and the morning check list is complete. Checking the production schedule and printing all required batch paperwork for the day in order to accurately track the movement of all cannabis and non-cannabis materials throughout production. Responsible for the production of all edibles and tinctures made in the facility as well as pulling samples for testing, labeling and final packaging. Kitchen inventory control in order to ensure we have all materials needed to complete our daily orders., Drew Gilbert, 415-690-5152, Justin Williams, 206-999-2331
  • 04/15/21 - 12/21/21, Sticky Buds/Northern Lights Dispensary/Rocky Mountain Cannabis, Bud Tender, Duties Include greeting customers, checking ID's, Knowledge of point of sale and sales floor flow, stickering products with proper labels, restocking and cleaning of the floor, maintaining compliance during sales, knowledge of customer legal purchase limits, allowable ID's and forms of payment, product exchanges, implementation of loyalty programs, organizing online orders, proper use of scales for weighable product, face to face customer service and opening/closing the store., Metrc experience, product entry, creating products in the point of sale, backend cash handling, uploading sales daily to metrc creating discounts, working with vendors to schedule promotions and pop ups, change orders, payroll, employee training, paraphernalia ordering, obtaining vendor credits for exchanged or faulty product, door to door marketing to gain influence with local businesses, compliance audits, integrating state rule changes into our store flow, store inspections, updating store to meet standards set by inspectors and the state, invoice management, vendor payments, creating and selling through sample products, as well as helping with any of the stores day to day operations including all budtender duties., Northern Lights, Counting products and verifying physical stock against the point of sale, adjusting backend so that all numbers reflect accurately in both the point of sale and metrc as well as in the store, using data to inform procurement team on our product needs, preforming and reporting full store audits bi-weekly, cleaning of metrc packages and sales., John Hagen, 303-748-5602
  • 03/14/14 - 07/14/14, Fat Jack's Sub Shop, Delivery Driver, Responsible for taking phone orders, mapping directions, delivering sandwiches.
  • 07/11/11 - 04/14/14, Tavern Hospitality Group - Multiple Locations, Busser, Responsible for clearing tables, cleaning and setting tables up for future customers, providing staff with general help, restocking supplies., Host, Responsible for greeting and showing customers to their tables, managing the wait list, cleaning menus, keeping silverware and napkin supplies stocked, answering phones, general customer service., Food runner, Responsible for providing servers with assistance by transporting orders to customers, confirming with customers that the orders are correct and satisfactory, providing any other items which customers may require., Expo, Responsible for matching tickets to food orders, completing plating process, setting up trays for food runners, helping kitchen staff with general tasks., Billy Maes, 303-221-4660, Shaye Woodbury, 303-730-7772, Tommy Scarbrough & Shaye Woodbury, 303-730-7772
  • 08/15/11 - 12/11/11, Kentucky Fried Chicken, General, Responsible for taking orders at front counter and drive thru, packing orders, running the cash register, customer service, solving customer issues, cleaning, closing restaurant., Junior Barrera, 719-650-6466

Keybadge

M36744

Personal Information

Title: Key Badge, Safe Vendor Training, Metrc Certified, Microsoft office experience, 8 years in cannabis industry, Greenbits Knowledge, Biotrack knowledge, Mj freeway knowledge

Timeline

Inventory Auditor

Rocky Mountain Cannabis
05.2023 - Current

Production Associate (Edible Kitchen)

Escape Artists MIP
02.2022 - 03.2023

Bud Tender

Sticky Buds/Northern Lights Dispensary/Rocky Mountain Cannabis
04.2015 - 12.2021

Delivery Driver

Fat Jack's Sub Shop
03.2014 - 07.2014

General

Kentucky Fried Chicken
08.2011 - 12.2011

Busser

Tavern Hospitality Group - Multiple Locations
07.2011 - 04.2014

Host

Tavern Hospitality Group - Multiple Locations
07.2011 - 04.2014

Food runner

Tavern Hospitality Group - Multiple Locations
07.2011 - 04.2014

Expo

Tavern Hospitality Group - Multiple Locations
07.2011 - 04.2014

ThunderRidge High School
Freedom Garcia