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JULIO CONTRERAS
El Centro,CA
Summary
Highly motivated sales associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. I am looking forward to join your team and grow in the cannabis industry with entry-level experience specializing in knowledge of different type of strains, concentrates, strong understanding of terpenes, communication, make genuine connections with customers and team collaboration with a strong history of interfacing with diverse clientele to recommend appropriate medical products based on individual needs.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
2H Farms LLC
Forklift Operator
04.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- 3 months seasonal job.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Iv Fairgrounds
Security Guard
03.2023 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- 1 month sesonal job.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
Mexcal Factory
Budtender/Receptionist
05.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Checked guests' photo identification for validity MMJ Card and age requirements.
- Performed in opening and closing duties including counting back drawers and counting inventory according to METRC every end of shift.
- Cleaned and organized the store on down time.
- Priority to show on time to work.
- Thoroughly verify customer allotments, purchase limits, and eligibility to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assisting store with visitor logs for vendors to check them in with there id and giving them there badges for entry.
- Manage customer database and profiles.
- Assist patients with selecting the right products and strains according to their ailments, conditions, or desired outcomes.
- Always Greet customers to ensure they always receive exceptional service and have a wonderful experience.
- Encourage repeat to customer promotions, events, sales, for a great positive customer engagement.
- Teamwork is my priority to get along with team and help each other with tasks.
- Restocked supplies and arranged displays.
- Sold flowers, concentrates and edibles in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained strict inventory controls for regulatory compliance across dispensary operations.
- Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects and qualities of different strains.
- Assisted medical use customers in identifying cannabis medicines and methods of medication that best fit individual needs.
- Read industry publications to maintain knowledge on current and future bud trends.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- DCA Guard registration certified license
Treehouse
Budtender
01.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Great sales for medical marijuana products in alignment with state.
- Greeted 50-300 everyday with customers with detailed explanations of different marijuana strains.
- In 2019 Some dispensary where worked differently, such as the strains where in different jars and where sold by grams and weighted in scales.
- Great customer service.
- Experience using cash register.
- Team work is my priority.
- Good organization skills.
- Restocked supplies and arranged displays.
Education
El Camino High SchoolOceanside, CA
High School Diploma
06.2012
Skills
- Basic Mathematics
- Bilingual /English&Spanish speaking
- Extensive knowledge of the merchandise sold
- Excellent customer service
- Experience in different strains and effects
- Sales Floor Organization
- Cash Register Operation
- Flexible Hours
- Friendly and Helpful
- Team Leadership
- Sales and Promotions
- Positive Customer Engagement
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Organization
- Creative Thinking
- Exceeding Customer Expectations
- Team Cooperation
- Merchandise Receiving and Handling
- Inventory and Stocking
- Meeting Sales Goals
- Cash Handling
- Drawer Balancing
Timeline
Forklift Operator
2H Farms LLC
04.2023 - 06.2023
Security Guard
Iv Fairgrounds
03.2023 - 04.2023
Budtender/Receptionist
Mexcal Factory
05.2022 - 10.2022
Budtender
Treehouse
01.2019 - 12.2019
El Camino High School
High School Diploma
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