JOSHUA WILLIAM NELSON
Seal Beach
Summary
Professional retail management professional with proven track record in leading store operations and driving sales growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in inventory management, customer service, and staff training, coupled with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Enthusiastic about creating a positive shopping experience and optimizing store performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Team Lead
The Artist Tree
05.2024 - Current
- Led inventory management initiatives to streamline stock processes and improve accuracy.
- Trained team members on best practices for inventory control and safety procedures.
- Implemented inventory tracking systems to enhance data visibility and reduce discrepancies.
- Analyzed inventory levels and identified opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.
Bartender
Dipizzas
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Served tap, bottled, & crafted beverages to offer a diverse drink selection
- Balanced efficiency with exceptional service to manage guests in a high-volume environment
- Clean, organized, & replenish supplies to maintain bar appearance
- Recommended current beers, drink promotions, & limited time cocktails to upsell beverage orders
- Delivering food & beverages promptly to customers.
Bartender
Congregation Ale House Chapters
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Served food & beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, & handle complimentary items.
- Bussed & reset tables to keep the dining room & work areas clean.
- Performed opening & closing duties, setting up for incoming shifts, preparing cash drawers, & taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, & weekends.
Lead Budtender/Manager
THC Company
04.2014 - 11.2023
- Sold flowers, concentrates, & edibles in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained strict inventory controls for regulatory compliance across dispensary operations.
- Weighed, prepared, & packaged different types of products.
- Managed a high volume of cash
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeled items, & arranged according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products & services, helped locate merchandise, & promoted key items. While upselling various products
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays & other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
Mixology Certificate - Mixology
ABC Bartending School
12.2021
Medical Assisting Certification - Medical Assisting
American Career College
09.2012
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Stock replenishment
- Inventory auditing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Inventory reconciliation
- Bar Operations & Logistics
- Multitasking & Prioritization
- Hospitality & Guest Service
- Bartending License
- Reliable & Responsible
- Point of sale systems proficiency
Timeline
Inventory Team Lead
The Artist Tree
05.2024 - Current
Bartender
Dipizzas
11.2023 - 05.2024
Bartender
Congregation Ale House Chapters
09.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Budtender/Manager
THC Company
04.2014 - 11.2023
Medical Assisting Certification - Medical Assisting
American Career College
Mixology Certificate - Mixology
ABC Bartending School
References
Cynthia Chaboya - Genereal Manager The Artist Tree Laguna Woods
(858)228-7919
Cerraeh Fields - BOH Manager The Artist Tree Laguna Woods
(310)686-3452
Isaac Lopez - General Manager Congregation Ale House Chapters
(714)718-9643