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Taryn Santefort

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Summary

Dynamic and engaging professional with a proven track record at Aqua Lounge, excelling in high-volume customer service and cash handling. Recognized for building loyal clientele through exceptional interpersonal skills and suggestive selling. Highly reliable team player with strong multitasking abilities, committed to maintaining cleanliness and compliance in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Aqua Lounge
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.

Lead Generator

Parker and Sons
03.2024 - 07.2025
  • Cultivated trust with prospects through consistent follow-up and relationship-building strategies, improving conversion rates.
  • Generated high-quality leads by researching potential clients across various online platforms.
  • Scheduled sales appointments to present products and services, successfully closing qualified leads.
  • Enhanced lead quality by conducting thorough pre-screening of prospects before handoff to sales team.
  • Developed strong rapport with potential clients, fostering long-lasting relationships for repeat business.
  • Assisted colleagues with lead generation during peak periods, contributing to overall team success.
  • Maintained industry knowledge by reading articles and attending relevant webinars or conferences regularly.
  • Implemented data-driven approaches to optimize lead generation tactics based on identified trends.

Budtender

Rise
02.2023 - 11.2024
  • Over 500 5 star google reviews
  • Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements.
  • Utilized strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers, establishing trust and credibility as a knowledgeable resource on cannabis products.
  • Sold flowers, concentrates and edibles in fast-paced environment.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting each customer warmly upon arrival, fostering an inclusive environment that encouraged return visits.
  • Increased repeat business through exceptional customer service and extensive knowledge of cannabis products.
  • Restocked supplies and arranged displays.
  • Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects and qualities of different strains.
  • Employed effective cash handling procedures for accurate accounting of daily sales transactions while minimizing discrepancies or losses.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.
  • Enhanced customer experience by providing personalized product recommendations based on individual needs and preferences.
  • Participated in ongoing education efforts regarding cannabis laws and regulations, staying up-to-date on industry changes to ensure compliance at all times.
  • Assisted medical use customers in identifying cannabis medicines and methods of medication that best fit individual needs.
  • Managed high volume of cash with Number% accuracy rate.
  • Managed inventory efficiently, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely reordering of popular products to prevent shortages.
  • Educated customers about responsible consumption practices, promoting safe and enjoyable cannabis use experiences.
  • Contributed to team success by sharing product knowledge and expertise with fellow budtenders during training sessions.
  • Addressed customer inquiries promptly, demonstrating professionalism and commitment to excellent service standards.
  • Read industry publications to maintain knowledge on current and future bud trends.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations by verifying customer identification and accurately tracking sales transactions in the point-of-sale system.

Education

Chemistry

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Outgoing personality
  • Engaging personality
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Customer service expertise
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Cash register operation
  • Memory retention
  • Professional appearance
  • Suggestive selling

Timeline

Lead Generator

Parker and Sons
03.2024 - 07.2025

Budtender

Rise
02.2023 - 11.2024

Bartender

Aqua Lounge

Chemistry

College of DuPage

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