# Staff Roles Quick Reference

| Role             | URL                   | Can do                                                    |
|------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| `admin`          | `/admin`              | Everything                                                |
| `event_manager`  | `/admin/events`       | Create/edit events, items, bidders; view reports          |
| `auctioneer`     | `/staff/auctioneer`   | Activate lots, call bids, mark sold/pass                  |
| `spotter`        | `/staff/spotter`      | Enter floor bids by paddle number                         |
| `checkin_staff`  | `/staff/check-in`     | Search bidders, scan QR, mark checked-in                  |
| `bidder`         | `/`                   | View catalog, place bids, checkout                        |

## Auctioneer Workflow (Live Auction)

1. Open `/staff/auctioneer` on your tablet.
2. Tap **Activate** on the first lot — this makes it live to all bidder devices.
3. Call the opening bid from the podium; tap **Call $X** to push the amount to devices.
4. As bids come in (phone or floor), tap **Accept** with the paddle number.
5. Tap **Going Once** → **Going Twice** → **Sold** to close the lot.
6. Tap **Next Lot** to advance.

## Spotter Workflow

1. Open `/staff/spotter` on your phone.
2. When you see a floor bid, enter the paddle number and tap **Bid**.
3. The auctioneer console receives it immediately.

## Check-In Workflow

1. Open `/staff/check-in` on your tablet.
2. Scan the bidder's QR code **or** search by name/email.
3. Confirm paddle number and assign a table if relevant.
4. Tap **Check In** — the bidder's device receives their digital paddle.