James Curry
Forsyth,MO
Summary
Responsive team leader with strong customer service background combined with motivational and encouraging style. Talented trainer, problem-solver and planner takes on routine and complex job functions to promote business success. Well organized and proactive retail professional with good communication skills and positive attitude.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Semi-Retired
Forsyth, MO
01.2023 - Current
Budtender
Como Health DBA 3Fifteen Primo Cannabis
Branson West, Mo
04.2023 - 02.2026
- Educated customers on product selection and usage based on individual needs
- Assisted in maintaining inventory accuracy through regular audits and stock management
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing overall shopping experience
- Trained new staff on product knowledge and compliance standards
- Monitored compliance with state regulations and store policies to ensure safety
- Collaborated with team members to improve operational efficiency and workflow
- Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements.
- Implemented customer feedback initiatives to enhance service delivery
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers, establishing trust and credibility as a knowledgeable resource on cannabis products.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting each customer warmly upon arrival, fostering an inclusive environment that encouraged return visits.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional customer service and extensive knowledge of cannabis products.
- Employed effective cash handling procedures for accurate accounting of daily sales transactions while minimizing discrepancies or losses.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.
- Educated customers about responsible consumption practices, promoting safe and enjoyable cannabis use experiences.
- Managed high volume of cash with 99% accuracy rate.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by verifying customer identification and accurately tracking sales transactions in the point-of-sale system.
- Collaborated with security personnel to maintain a safe and secure store environment for both staff and customers alike.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Performed cash and card to complete customer purchases.
Production Worker/Assembler
Global Packaging Group
Hollister, MO
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Quality check, fold, assemble packaging for small products and prepare for shipping.
Shop Manager
Hansen's Tree Service and Environmental Resources
Reeds Spring, MO
02.2017 - 04.2022
- Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes, and other key services.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary maintenance.
- Operated front end loader and or skid loader to move mulch, rock and soil.
Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuilder
Yarbrough Ind. Inc.
Springfield, MO
10.2016 - 02.2017
- (This position was through Pen-Mac temporary service.) Rebuild hydraulic cylinders, machine, lathe, weld and reseal hydraulic cylinders of all types and sizes
Warehouse Worker
Springfield Marine Group
Nixa, MO
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Shipping UPS, FedEx and, assembly of boat seat products.
- Maintain inventory, stocking, packing and preparing for shipment of China imported wood products, repairing broken wood products.
- Prepare and load trucks, drive truck and setup for trade shows
Maintenance Technician/Supervisor
National Enzyme Company
Forsyth, MO
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Facility maintenance/ drywall repair, painting, electrical, plumbing, hvac maintenance, install and maintain heavy machinery.
- Fabrication of machine repair parts and equipment.
- Locate and order parts for repair.
- Assign job duties. schedule repairs and tasks.
Service advisor
Tri-Lakes Motors
Branson, MO
06.2010 - 07.2014
- Greet, Interact and Write work order per customers concerns, describe customers concerns to technicians, answer phones, order parts, update customers with status or repair, make sure repair is finished in a timely matter and is completed correctly, figure exact estimates, contact warranty companies. multi tasking in fast pace environment.
Shipping Manager
Victorian Heart Co. Inc
Kirbyville, MO
02.2008 - 05.2010
- Shipping manager, process shipping labels for Ups, Fedex and US Mail and trucking companies.
- Receive in coming stock, pull orders and prepare them for shipping.
- Check all paper work for errors before shipping.
- Stock product in warehouse environment.
Production supervisor
Powell Enterprises
Forsyth, MO
09.2007 - 02.2008
- Precast concrete. mix, Pour and finish cement into molds.
- Maintain heavy equipment.
Flooring installer
Weeks Carpet
Forsyth, MO
02.2001 - 07.2007
- Install flooring carpet, wood, VCT, ceramic tile
Education
High school diploma or GED - General Studies
Eisenhower High School
Decatur, IL06-1979
2 years - Auto Mechanics
Decatur Area Vo-Tech
Decatur, IL01-1979
Skills
- Mechanical knowledge (10 years)
- Packaging (8 years)
- Assembly (8 years)
- Hand tools (10 years)
- Manufacturing (10 years)
- Warehouse experience (6 years)
- Forklift (6 years)
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability — Proficient
- June 2022
- Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Full results: Proficient
- Customer focus & orientation — Familiar
- Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
- Full results: Familiar
- Work motivation — Proficient
- February 2023
- Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
- Warehouse safety — Proficient
- Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
- Sales skills — Proficient
- Influencing and negotiating with customers
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
- Attention to detail and efficient basic computer skills
- Proven ability to use basic mathematical skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and work ethic
- Highly organized and efficient at prioritizing work load
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure at a fast pace
- Capable of following work instructions of high repetitions
Eagle Scout
Earned the rank of eagle scout in 1977
Timeline
Budtender
Como Health DBA 3Fifteen Primo Cannabis
04.2023 - 02.2026
Semi-Retired
01.2023 - Current
Production Worker/Assembler
Global Packaging Group
06.2022 - 02.2023
Shop Manager
Hansen's Tree Service and Environmental Resources
02.2017 - 04.2022
Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuilder
Yarbrough Ind. Inc.
10.2016 - 02.2017
Warehouse Worker
Springfield Marine Group
05.2016 - 10.2016
Maintenance Technician/Supervisor
National Enzyme Company
07.2014 - 03.2016
Service advisor
Tri-Lakes Motors
06.2010 - 07.2014
Shipping Manager
Victorian Heart Co. Inc
02.2008 - 05.2010
Production supervisor
Powell Enterprises
09.2007 - 02.2008
Flooring installer
Weeks Carpet
02.2001 - 07.2007
2 years - Auto Mechanics
Decatur Area Vo-Tech
High school diploma or GED - General Studies
Eisenhower High School