Jake Yuce
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Self-motivated professional experienced in fast-paced retail environments. Enhanced customer loyalty through effective stock management and proactive assistance. Trilingual communicator fluent in English, Spanish, and Turkish, fostering positive customer interactions.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Stock Associate
Amazon
Los Angeles
10.2025 - 09.2026
- Replenished shelves with incoming products for order fulfillment
- Replenished stock levels by moving merchandise from backroom storage areas to sales floor locations.
- Organized shelves, racks, and displays to ensure merchandise was easy for customers to locate.
- Scanned items with handheld devices during receiving and stocking tasks
- Received shipments of new products, unpacked items, verified quantities against invoices, and stocked them on shelves.
- Inspected stock for damage, accuracy, and labeling issues
- Sorted packages by destination and inventory codes
- Organized backroom storage to support Amazon picking operations
- Stowed merchandise in Amazon fulfillment center inventory locations
Barista/Cashier
Chakra Cafe
New York, New York
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Prepared espresso drinks and specialty beverages following Chakra Cafe recipes.
- Processed cash, card, and mobile payments through POS system.
- Greeted guests and answered menu questions with friendly service.
- Restocked cups, milk, syrups, and pastry display during busy shifts.
- Took orders accurately and sent tickets to kitchen and bar.
- Cleaned counters, tables, espresso machines, and service areas.
- Balanced register drawer and verified daily cash transactions.
- Supported team members with opening, closing, and store readiness tasks.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Washed and cleaned coffee maker, french press and espresso machine to remove mineral and hard water deposits.
Barista
Ground Central
New York, NY
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Greeted guests and took orders with friendly, accurate counter service.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Prepared espresso drinks, pour-overs, and teas using Ground Central café standards.
- Followed Ground Central recipes for specialty beverages and seasonal menu items.
- Supported fellow baristas with drink prep and front counter workflow.
- Restocked milk, syrups, pastries, and supplies throughout each shift.
- Operated cash register and processed payments during busy coffee rushes.
- Cleaned espresso machines, grinders, counters, and seating areas.
Banquet Server
Five Star Elite
New York, NY
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Served plated meals and beverages during Five Star Elite banquet events.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided assistance throughout the event.
- Set up tables, linens, and place settings for catered functions.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to deliver accurate banquet service.
- Reset dining areas between courses and guest arrivals.
- Communicated guest requests and special meal needs to banquet team.
- Followed Five Star Elite service standards for timing and presentation.
- Supported buffet stations with food trays, utensils, and service items.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of banquet tables, chairs, linens, and other equipment.
- Assisted with cleanup, dish removal, and event breakdown tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Language Interpretation And Translation
Beykent University
Istanbul , Turkey 09.2019 - 06.2023
Skills
- Inventory scanning
- Stock replenishment
- Receiving shipments
- Merchandise sorting
- Backroom organization
- Inventory control
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Stress management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Stock Associate
Amazon
10.2025 - 09.2026
Barista/Cashier
Chakra Cafe
08.2024 - 07.2025
Barista
Ground Central
11.2023 - 06.2024
Banquet Server
Five Star Elite
11.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Language Interpretation And Translation
Beykent University
09.2019 - 06.2023