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Javier Contreras

Plainfield

Summary

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Budtender

Sanctuary Cannabis
Scotch Plains
01.2025 - Current
  • Educated customers on various cannabis products and their effects.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized dispensary environment.
  • Processed customer transactions using point-of-sale systems accurately.
  • Provided personalized product recommendations based on customer needs.
  • Managed inventory levels and restocked shelves as needed.
  • Demonstrated product usage through knowledgeable consultations with clients.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations and company policies consistently.
  • Discussed strains, qualities and effects of marijuana for medicinal and recreational needs.
  • Verified customer identification to ensure they met age requirements for purchasing marijuana products.

Budtender/Inventory Specialist

Dispensary Of Somerset
SOMERSET
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements.
  • Utilized strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers, establishing trust and credibility as a knowledgeable resource on cannabis products.
  • Sold flowers, concentrates, and edibles in a fast-paced environment.
  • Employed effective cash-handling procedures for accurate accounting of daily sales transactions.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations by verifying customer identification and accurately tracking sales transactions in the point-of-sale system.
  • Maintained strict inventory controls for regulatory compliance across dispensary operations.
  • Received and accurately counted items within the warehouse inventory, recording data by hand or utilizing computer systems.
  • Ensured store cleanliness by wiping down surfaces and restocking supplies regularly.

Insurance Agent

John Powell, State Farm
Westfield
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assisted clients in selecting appropriate insurance policies.
  • Conducted policy reviews and explained coverage options to clients.
  • Processed claims and coordinated with insurance adjusters for resolution.
  • Maintained accurate client records using agency management software.
  • Scheduled appointments and managed client follow-ups effectively.
  • Responded promptly to client inquiries via phone and email communication.
  • Provided customers with information regarding plan features, pricing, and availability.
  • Developed relationships with new clients through cold calling and referrals from existing customers.
  • Conducted telephone appointments with prospective clients to build rapport and sell insurance services.
  • Conducted meetings or phone calls with potential clients to present insurance policies and answer questions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Berkeley College
WOODBRIDGE, NJ
05.2025

Skills

  • Sales proficiency
  • Discussing cannabis
  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Analytical thinking
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Criminal law knowledge
  • Cannabis strain identification
  • Point-of-sale system
  • Patience and empathy
  • Customer education
  • Building rapport
  • Honest and dependable
  • Goal setting
  • Cash drawer management
  • Inventory and stocking
  • Inventory management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Budtender

Sanctuary Cannabis
01.2025 - Current

Budtender/Inventory Specialist

Dispensary Of Somerset
04.2024 - 01.2025

Insurance Agent

John Powell, State Farm
01.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Berkeley College

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