Doren Malik
Las Vegas
Summary
I am an innovative and punctual person with a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. I am passionate about clear communication and enjoy working as part of a team, both as a member and a leader. In addition to my proven track record of highly effective multitasking in high energy environments and acute attention to detail, I am adept at working with with a wide range of personality types in order to effectively meet goals. I am seeking an opportunity to expand my prowess within the industry and adapt to your company's needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer and Author
Dope Magazine
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Photographs are shot in controlled lab, field and remote environments
- Photograph high-quality images for both print and internet distribution
- Inspect proofs to ensure quality of prints, adjusting and retouching as necessary
- Plan and prepare for all on-location and studio shoots
- Digital styling techniques are applied to enhance photos
- Tracked inventory of all photo lab products and equipment
- Archived photographs on computers and servers (full portfolio available)
- New ideas for product reviews are generated based on local market
- Archived photographs on computers and servers
- Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills are utilized to produce engaging and error-free content
- Highly skilled in one-on-one and group interviews for content production
Marketing Specialist
Blackjack Collective
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Created documentation outlining research findings for use by project managers, customers and other marketing staff to make accurate decisions about future plans
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns
- Completed in-depth reviews of market conditions and customer preferences towards cannabis products
- Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications and social media posts
- Managed advertising strategies including estimating costs, managing resource allocation, and adjusting production schedules to ensure success
- Strengthened outreach by coordinating events to maximize marketing initiatives
- Monitored trends in social media, industry and competitive landscape to create new material
- Established community relationships by coordinating events to maximize marketing strategies
- Came up with unique and innovative ideas for product branding
- Digitally constructed event layouts and schematics based on projected turnout of marketing events
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
- Managed over 70 vendor relationships
Budtender
Blackjack Collective
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Restocked supplies and arranged displays
- Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects and qualities of different strains
- Managed high volume of cash with 100% accuracy rate
- Sold flowers, concentrates and edibles in fast-paced environment
- Provided outstanding customer service
- Developed professional relationships with all regular customers
- Created and frequently updated educational binders containing information on all in-stock flower and concentrate strains in addition to their terpene efficacy
Supervisor
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
07.2014 - 02.2017
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily
- Advised customers on whole bean and bulk tea purchases, detailing origin, flavor and pairing recommendations
- Served individually made coffee drinks to over 300 customers daily
- Assisted staff in building their expertise of coffees, teas and merchandise
- Conducted successful cash audits at the end of each shift
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service
- Efficiently and accurately handled a personal minimum of $2,000 in sales daily as well as a minimum of a $3,000 cash drop at the end of every night
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Arbor View High School
Las Vegas, Nevada2012
Skills
- Professional demeanor
- MJ Freeway POS System
- Greenbits POS system
- Extensive knowledge of cannabis compliance
- Mathematical aptitude
- Computer proficient
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Marketing project management
- Expert product photography and articulate writer
Timeline
Marketing Specialist
Blackjack Collective
06.2018 - 10.2019
Photographer and Author
Dope Magazine
08.2017 - 02.2021
Budtender
Blackjack Collective
03.2017 - 06.2018
Supervisor
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
07.2014 - 02.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Arbor View High School