Santanna Pearson
Grande Prairie
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. A sponge ready to soak up knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manger
Cannabis4less
Grande Prairie
11.2023 - Current
- Handling more responsibility, managing staff and training all new hires.
- Dealing with complaints, hundreds of dollars a day and making sure we are following government rules.
- Make product orders over 50,000$ and handle deals with representatives of cannabis companies.
- Managed daily operations of cannabis retail store and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Implemented inventory control systems to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak customer hours.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
Bartender/Server
BW Lounge and Dining
Fox Creek
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked day to day in a fast pace environment, handled complaints, concerns any customers might have.
- Handle food supervision & ATM's & Slot machines.
- Prepared and served a variety of cocktails and beverages for customers.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to synchronize food and drink orders efficiently.
Budtender
Canadian Greens
Fox Creek
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Working alone for more then 8hrs, kept up on the maintenance and cleanliness of the store, dealt with shipment and organizing the vault of products.
- Educated customers about cannabis products and their effects.
- Discussed strains, qualities and effects of marijuana for medicinal and recreational needs.
Server
Ernie O's restaurant and pub
Fox Creek
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Greeting guest, took and memorized orders and brought out drinks, frequently checked on customers, served food and drinks then afterwards clear tables, wash dishes, and sanitize.
Sales Associate
Showcase
Grande Prairie
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Work closely with customer, an greet people as they walk through out building, handle cash an, I close on Thursday nights.
Cashier
Freshon bros
Fox Creek
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Was upfront with everyone, bagged groceries and checked the customers out, day to day conversation with customers and helping in finding products on shelves.
- Left for better opportunities to grow skills in the work place.
Hostess
Earls kitchen and bar
Grande Prairie
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Greeted customers at the front door and brought them to their tables.
- After would buss tables and help run food.
- Left for personal reasons.
Education
diploma -
Composite High school
Grande Prairie, ABSkills
- Organization
- Sales
- Bartending
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Customer Service
- Cash Handling
- Upselling
- Perseverance
- Team lead
- Merchandising
- Kitchen Experience
- Problem solver
- Host/Hostess
- Compliance management
- Flexible schedule
- Employee scheduling
- Budgeting and cost control
- POS systems
Certification
- Sell safe cannabis, 08/2022, 08/2027
- ProServe, 07/2021, 07/2026
Languages
English, Fluent
Timeline
Store Manger
Cannabis4less
11.2023 - Current
Bartender/Server
BW Lounge and Dining
12.2022 - 08.2023
Budtender
Canadian Greens
09.2022 - 12.2022
Sales Associate
Showcase
01.2022 - 04.2022
Server
Ernie O's restaurant and pub
02.2021 - 09.2022
Cashier
Freshon bros
10.2020 - 01.2021
Hostess
Earls kitchen and bar
09.2018 - 12.2018
diploma -
Composite High school