Abigail Rivas
Liberal,Kansas
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Outgoing and friendly Barista with excellent interpersonal communication strengths. Solid experience processing payments, handling food and meeting customer demands with diligent and well-organized mentality. Certified in safe food handling.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
USD480
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
Quality Assurance Technician
National Beef Packing Co
Liberal, KS
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Regular team meetings and sharing insights about potential areas of improvement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all quality-related activities, facilitating easy access to records when needed.
- Routinely tested products to align temperature, specifications, and ingredient levels with best practices and quality standards.
Barista
The Cozy Corner
Liberal, KS
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Managed opening and closing shifts.
- Handled shifts solo.
Barista Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Liberal, KS
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Trained new team members on barista skills, cash handling procedures, and company policies for consistent performance across the team.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers through attentive service, remembering preferences, and engaging in friendly conversation when appropriate.
- Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
- Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
Barista
Scooters Coffee Shop
Liberal, KS
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
- Educated customers on coffee offerings, promoting upselling opportunities and enhancing their overall experience.
Concessions Worker
City Of Liberal
Liberal, KS
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided efficient and friendly service at concession stands.
- Served drinks and snacks, maintaining professionalism, and supporting game workers.
- Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
- Communicated with customers to prepare food items and drinks, complying with requests and preferences.
- Monitored inventory and notified management of deficiencies or shortages.
- Handled cash and processed payments, sorting bills, and maintaining records of transactions.
Cashier
McDonald's
Liberal, KS
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts
- Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions
- Restocked and organized inventory
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and transaction issues.
Education
Associate Of General Studies - Education
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS05.2025
Associate Of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS05.2023
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Social skills training
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Cash handling
- Cash register operation
- Order taking
- Safe food handling
- Menu memorization
- Coffee machinery
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
National Beef Packing Co
07.2024 - 12.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
USD480
09.2022 - 05.2025
Barista
The Cozy Corner
08.2022 - 08.2023
Barista Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
05.2022 - 11.2022
Barista
Scooters Coffee Shop
10.2020 - 01.2022
Concessions Worker
City Of Liberal
06.2020 - 09.2020
Cashier
McDonald's
11.2018 - 10.2019
Associate Of General Studies - Education
Seward County Community College
Associate Of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Seward County Community College