Nathan Sams
Columbus
Summary
Experienced and compliance-focused cannabis professional with several years in Ohio’s regulated market. Skilled in cash handling, METRC reconciliation, customer service, and shift leadership. Proven ability to support daily operations, coordinate coverage, and complete manager-level tasks such as end-of-day reporting and deposits. Former Assistant Manager with a strong track record of reliability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Budtender
AYR Wellness
Columbus
06.2025 - Current
- Lead and assist the team with bi-hourly drawer reconciliations, maintaining cash accuracy, preventing variances, and supporting compliance with all state-mandated financial controls.
- Process product returns in strict alignment with Ohio cannabis regulations, ensuring accurate documentation, METRC adjustments, and secure handling.
- Set the tone for service standards by modeling best practices for greeting, selling, compliance checks, and professional conduct.
Budtender
AYR Wellness
Columbus
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Selected for early promotion to Lead Budtender after demonstrating leadership potential and steady performance.
Budtender
Trulieve
Westerville
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided knowledgeable, patient-centered service by guiding customers through product selection, dosing, and safe-use guidelines.
- Ensured every transaction met Ohio Medical and Adult-Use cannabis regulations, including ID verification, METRC accuracy, and proper product handling.
Assistant Manager
Pure Ohio Wellness
London
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw nightly METRC reconciliation, ensuring all sales, product adjustments, and end-of-day records met Ohio cannabis compliance standards.
- Conducted weekly vault inventories, investigated discrepancies using camera footage and system audits, and maintained accurate stock levels across all product categories.
- Led sales floor operations and curbside simultaneously; floated between zones to maintain workflow, support budtenders, and de-escalate customer issues with professionalism.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Capital University
Bexley 05-2017
Skills
- Ohio cannabis compliance
- Cash handling
- Leadership
- Metrc tracking and reconciliation
- Team leadership and shift coordination
- Conflict de-escalation
- Product knowledge and patient education
- Delivery intake and manifest preparation
Timeline
Lead Budtender
AYR Wellness
06.2025 - Current
Budtender
AYR Wellness
03.2025 - 06.2025
Budtender
Trulieve
08.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Manager
Pure Ohio Wellness
12.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Capital University