Abraham Abbasi
Laguna Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at C'est La Vie and The Greeter's Corner Restaurant. Excelled in espresso machine operation and team leadership, significantly enhancing customer engagement through innovative digital marketing strategies. Skilled in graphic design and verbal communication, adept at creating memorable customer experiences and fostering brand loyalty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista, Cashier, Social Media Manager
C'est La Vie and The Greeter's Corner Restaurant
Laguna Beach, CA
11.2019 - Current
- Received and accurately processed customer payments.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process customer payments.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Increase customer engagement through digital marketing and in-person advertising.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
Education
High School -
Pacifica Christian High School
Newport Beach, CA06.2025
Pre-College Program - Discover Engineering
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA07.2024
Pre-College Program - Becoming an Entrepreneur: An Inside Look at Innovation
Georgetown University
Washington D.C07.2023
Dual Enrollment - Engineer Your World
University of Texas at Austin
Skills
- Espresso machine operation
- Up-selling
- Opening and closing duties
- Time management
- Team player
- Graphic design
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Menu memorization
- Speedy and efficient
- Inventory management
- Active listener
- Workflow management
- POS systems
- Cash register operation
- Team collaboration
- New hire training
- Conversant in Arabic
- Cleanliness
- Team leadership
Extracurricular Activities
LFC Academy and Laguna United Football Club, Laguna Niguel, CA, Center Back, 09/18, Present, Train independent of school team, practice 8+ hours each week and play in weekly games Pacifica Christian High School Varsity Soccer, Newport Beach, CA, Team Captain, Outside Right Defense, 08/22, Present, CIF Qualifier for first time in school history, 15+ hours of practice and game time per week R12, Newport Beach, CA, Vice President, 08/22, Present, Perform service projects to assist community organizations in need of volunteers Pacifica Christian High School Varsity Track & Field, Newport Beach, CA, Runner, Long Jumper, 03/22, Present, Individual League Finalist, Top 3 Team in league, 17+ hours of practice and race time per week IQRA, Newport Beach, CA, Student, 04/23, Present, Learning to speak, read, and write in Arabic independent of academic language studies Pacifica Christian High School Film Club, Newport Beach, CA, Founder/Leader, 08/23, Present, Lead club meetings dedicated to film appreciation, watch films based on academic books Pacifica Christian High School Choir, Newport Beach, CA, Choir Member, 08/22, 06/23, Sang in school choir for church events and school concerts, rehearsed daily
Affiliations
- Soccer captain.
- Peer Tutor.
- Track and Field.
- RTwelve.
- OC Marathon Volunteer.
- Taste of Laguna Volunteer.
- Festival of Chefs Volunteer.
Accomplishments
- Soccer League Champions.
- School Honor Roll.
- Track and Field Finalist.
Certification
- Food Handlers Certification.
- CPR certified.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited
Timeline
Barista, Cashier, Social Media Manager
C'est La Vie and The Greeter's Corner Restaurant
11.2019 - Current
High School -
Pacifica Christian High School
Pre-College Program - Discover Engineering
University of Southern California
Pre-College Program - Becoming an Entrepreneur: An Inside Look at Innovation
Georgetown University
Dual Enrollment - Engineer Your World
University of Texas at Austin
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