Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Publications
Accomplishments
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Scott Yoss

Denver,CO

Summary

The Conservation, Preservation, and Education of the Finer Arts of life. I seek to obtain a position that allows my personal skills to shine alongside the representation of my employer and my community, while administering quality artistic services.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Budtender

Krystaleaves
Commerce City, CO
12.2018 - Current
  • Hand selected to establish this brand new dispensary in Commerce City.
  • Highest average sale amongst all staff.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure quality product selection.
  • Trained new budtenders on proper customer service, product knowledge, and store policies and procedures.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving complaints, and addressing special requests in a timely manner.
  • Ensured compliance with all state regulations regarding the sale of cannabis products.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as counting cash drawers, setting alarms.
  • Collaborated with management team to identify areas of improvement in customer service processes and operations efficiency.
  • Reviewed orders placed online through e-commerce platform for accuracy prior to shipment fulfillment.
  • Handled large volume of cash with high accuracy and security each day.
  • Educated customers on effects and overall experience.
  • Verified proper customer identification.
  • Drove repeat business through local grass roots networking and loyalty program.

Budtender

The Clinic
Denver, CO
07.2016 - 12.2018
  • Maintained knowledge of current cannabis strains, edibles, concentrates, and paraphernalia.
  • Verified customer identification to ensure they met age requirements for purchasing marijuana products.
  • Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
  • Stocked shelves with new product arrivals.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering questions regarding product usage and benefits.
  • Performed daily opening and closing duties including cleaning tasks as assigned.
  • Handled large volume of cash with high accuracy and security each day.

Inventory Control Specialist

Lightshade Labs
Denver, CO
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Conducted regular physical inventories of warehouse stock and reported discrepancies.
  • Analyzed current inventory systems and identified areas for improvement or optimization.
  • Reviewed purchase orders and invoices to verify accuracy of information prior to shipment or receipt of products.
  • Investigated causes of discrepancies between actual stock count versus system-generated reports.
  • Managed a team responsible for day-to-day operations associated with the company's warehousing activities.
  • Responded quickly to changes in customer demand patterns or production schedules.

Budtender & Manager

Denver Relief
Denver, CO
11.2012 - 12.2015
  • 3 time Cannabis Cup Winner. Voted Third Strongest Strain in the World 2014.
  • Promotion to Manager after 1 year.
  • Handled large volume of cash with high accuracy and security each day.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering questions regarding product usage and benefits.
  • Every month I tested the staff for proficiencies and knowledge of the products on hand
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss sales goals and strategies.

Director of Gallery Framing

Denver Art Gallery
Denver, CO
08.2009 - 08.2010
  • Representative of local Artists.
  • Curating and general operations.
  • Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
  • Created a frame shop from scratch out of Denver Art Gallery.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency with my partner.
  • Community engagement with local unrepresented artists with art for $100 or less.

Museum Archivist

Photo Antiquities/Museum of Photographic History
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2000 - 01.2009
  • Developed and managed archival collections, including records of permanent value.
  • Recommended best practices for long-term storage solutions for archival materials.
  • Trained staff members on proper techniques for preserving archival items.
  • Selected and edited documents for publication and display.
  • Developed outreach and educational opportunities through programs and mentorships, including successful grant writing skills.
  • Provided access to archived materials through both physical and digital means.

Education

Associate Degree - GRAPHIC DESIGN, ILLUSTRATION

Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Customer Service Expertise
  • Vendor Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Problem Solving/Creative Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Oil Painting, Illustration, Model Building
  • Supportive Mentor

Certification

  • Communication and Leadership Classes, Maureen McNamara
  • Metrc, State Required Classes with Regular Renewals
  • Fake I.D. Classes, Russ Wright/Fake ID Instructor
  • National Cannabis Institute of America, Educator in the wearethecannabisindustry.org campaign

Publications

Chapter 8: Brave New Weed Adventures into the Uncharted World of Cannabis, Joe Dolce

Accomplishments

  • National Geographic Photography Apprentice.
  • 6 Year Photographic Conservation Apprenticeship.
  • Sold 200+ paintings in my lifetime, with a piece of my art in almost all 50 states.
  • Arts for Aids Carnegie Art Showings from 2004-2006.

Timeline

Lead Budtender

Krystaleaves
12.2018 - Current

Budtender

The Clinic
07.2016 - 12.2018

Inventory Control Specialist

Lightshade Labs
01.2016 - 07.2016

Budtender & Manager

Denver Relief
11.2012 - 12.2015

Director of Gallery Framing

Denver Art Gallery
08.2009 - 08.2010

Museum Archivist

Photo Antiquities/Museum of Photographic History
01.2000 - 01.2009

Associate Degree - GRAPHIC DESIGN, ILLUSTRATION

Art Institute of Pittsburgh

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