HARLEY BALIUS
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced cannabis professional with three years of experience in creating and maintaining a thriving legal cannabis environment. Successfully fostered an inviting atmosphere where customers can confidently explore cannabis through comprehensive budtender education. I am dedicated to developing informed and empowered teams focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences. Leveraging my compliance acumen and leadership capabilities, I am eager to optimize operations and position your dispensary as a leader in community education and responsible cannabis exploration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Associate
Thrive Cannabis Marketplace
Las Vegas, NV
08.2024 - Current
- Intake product shipments, adhering to all CCB regulations.
- Count and verify products, comparing COAs and shipping invoices to ensure the correct product count and information.
- Building inventory into company-wide operating systems. *Dutchie, Flowhub Maui*
- Product destruction.
- Updating vendor receiving logs, scanning, and organizing paperwork to adhere to company SOPs, and upholding CCB standards.
- Always keeping a clean and organized work environment to ensure efficiency.
Dispensary Lead
Clark NMSD, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed dispensary operations and supervised team members. Oversaw shift changes, closed registers, and accurately inputted information in designated spreadsheets.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers by swiftly addressing and resolving their complaints.
- Performed crucial duties such as accurately counting and managing up to 100k in cash, coordinating daily deposit bags for the store, and facilitating timely cash payouts to vendors.
- Ensured compliance with CCB regulations through the accurate receipt, counting, and entry of product information in Metrc and Dutchie platforms.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to monitor stock levels and identify potential shortages.
- Maintained proficient knowledge of computer systems and software including registers, POS, Metrc, Dutchie, etc.
- Promoted teamwork through establishment of expectations, demonstration of enthusiasm, and sharing the vision to motivate team members.
- Trained new employees on dispensary operations and customer service best practices.
Fulfillment/Inventory Associate
Agro Finance (Fleur Cannabis)
Las Vegas, NV
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Oversaw the inventory management of cannabis finished products, meticulously verifying batch and lot numbers for accuracy while ensuring correct counting of all items during packaging and labeling.
- Utilized precise application methods to create an organized and visually appealing arrangement of labels and stickers.
- Consistently achieved successful multitasking capabilities with utmost attention to detail, resulting in minimal errors.
- Always maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Ensured compliance with CCB regulations by comprehending, interpreting, and implementing inventory control and chain of custody guidelines.
- Assisted with special projects such as quarterly counts and reorganizing inventory storage areas.
Departmental Manager/Merchandiser
Adult Superstore
Las Vegas, NV
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Welcomed and greeted customers in a hospitable manner, creating a friendly atmosphere for potentially overwhelming environments.
- Expanded and shared product knowledge on brands and ingredient specific information to cater to customer's needs, allergies, etc.
- Secured sales through effective product demonstrations and closing strategies.
- Managed cash register operations and supervised multiple locations independently as a clerk.
- Processed all deliveries, conducted merchandise quality check, determined product pricing and performed security tagging.
- Oversaw the creation and presentation of displays showcasing new arrivals and seasonal products.
- Ensured effective communication between departments by organizing interdepartmental meetings regularly.
- Resolved conflicts between employees in a timely manner while upholding company policies.
- Handled shift overstock, restocking and inventory control.
Education
High school diploma -
Haine ALT EDU
HainesSkills
- Cash Handling
- POS Proficiency
- Inventory Management
- Decision Making and Multitasking
- Proper Time-Management
- Conflict De-escalation
- Visual merchandising
- Effective and impactful communication
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Task Delegation
- Customer Relations
- Staff Training and Development
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Dispensary Agent Card
- M.M.E Work Card NLVPD
- LVMPD License
Timeline
Inventory Associate
Thrive Cannabis Marketplace
08.2024 - Current
Dispensary Lead
Clark NMSD, LLC
02.2023 - 06.2024
Fulfillment/Inventory Associate
Agro Finance (Fleur Cannabis)
09.2021 - 02.2023
Departmental Manager/Merchandiser
Adult Superstore
11.2018 - 08.2021
High school diploma -
Haine ALT EDU