Garrett Poole
Loves Park,IL
Summary
Versatile professional with experience in customer service, inventory management, and technical operations. Skilled in educating clients, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, while bringing a proven ability to work under pressure and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Budtender
The Happy Cannabis Company
02.2023 - 09.2025
- Provided product recommendations based on customer needs and preferences, while educating customers on cannabis strains, consumption methods, and dosages
- Ensured compliance with local laws, including verifying customer IDs, and maintaining accurate records
- Managed inventory, restock products, and ensure proper labeling and storage.
- Operated the POS system, processed transactions, and handled cash or digital payments
- Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming dispensary environment.
- Stayed informed on cannabis trends, new products, and industry regulations.
- Trained new budtenders on policies and procedures
Fabricator
AKD Controls
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked with unique blueprints from various companies to construct electrical control panels and cabinets, from design phase to finished product
- Drilled, tapped, and cut metal on a daily basis for various panels or cabinets to detailed customer specifications
- Installed a wide range of electronical components on panels, while using independent judgement to modify wiring diagrams, as needed
- Projects required precise measuring and planning, while working independently under tight deadlines
Clerk
Meijer
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed inventory, ensuring that products were always stocked and displayed correctly
- Handled money at cash register, doing multiple cash drops and deposits per day
- Provided detail-oriented service to a wide range of customers
- Researched and reported the prices of competing businesses in the market
Driver
Uber
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Transporting passengers to their intended destinations safely and promptly
- Efficiently managed time and schedule in order to maximize productivity
- Developed social acumen by interacting with a diverse group of clientele on a daily basis
Customer Service Representative
Northern Illinois Wilbert Vault Company
12.2015 - 01.2022
- Manufactured and installed concrete burial vaults at cemeteries across Northern IL
- Coordinated with various funeral homes to set up graveside funeral services
- Directed and coordinated large scale events (100+ people) on short notice
- Frequently worked with heavy machinery (forklift, boom truck) and equipment 100+ pounds on a daily basis
- Performed cremations and worked with biohazardous material
Radar Technician
United States Air Force
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Performed maintenance on radar system of Boeing E-3 Sentry, consiting of mechanical, electrical, and data integration acivities
- Strictly followed all Technical Orders to ensure proper maintenance procedures and safety regulations were upheld
- Operated vehicles and equipment in a runway setting, closely following all flight regulations
- Pinpointed critical flaws in complex systems using various troubleshooting techniques
Paint/Oil Department
Rockford Spring
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Managed, controlled, and maintained daily operations of entire paint/oil section of the plant
- Efficiently facilitated communications and cooperation between paint/oil and other departments
- Played integral role in the consistent output of the finished product, while monitoring for quality standards
Education
Certificate of Training in Bomber/Special Avionics Radar Surveillance -
United States Air Force
Shepard AFB, TX01.2019
Certificate of Training in Avionics Fundamentals -
United States Air Force
Shepard AFB, TX11.2018
Certificate of Training in Basic Military Training -
United States Air Force
Lackland AFB, TX08.2018
High School Diploma -
Harlem High School
Machesney Park, IL12.2014
Skills
- Customer service and client education
- Inventory management and product knowledge expertise
- Interdepartmental communication and teamwork
- Conflict resolution and public speaking
- Time management and organizational efficiency
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Blueprint interpretation
- Electrical control panel construction
- Metalworking and fabrication
- Installation of electronic components
- Safety regulation adherence, and quality standards monitoring
- Heavy machinery operation and manufacturing processes
- Transportation and logistics
Timeline
Budtender
The Happy Cannabis Company
02.2023 - 09.2025
Fabricator
AKD Controls
10.2022 - 01.2023
Clerk
Meijer
08.2022 - 10.2022
Driver
Uber
02.2022 - 08.2022
Radar Technician
United States Air Force
07.2018 - 03.2021
Customer Service Representative
Northern Illinois Wilbert Vault Company
12.2015 - 01.2022
Paint/Oil Department
Rockford Spring
06.2015 - 11.2015
Certificate of Training in Bomber/Special Avionics Radar Surveillance -
United States Air Force
Certificate of Training in Avionics Fundamentals -
United States Air Force
Certificate of Training in Basic Military Training -
United States Air Force
High School Diploma -
Harlem High School