- Dungeons & Dragons
- Acting and Theater
- Music
- Blogging
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Drawing and Painting
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like digital, alcohol based markers, and tattooing, to expand skills and techniques
- Video Gaming
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Strategy Games
ALEXANDRA OLIVARES
Chicago,United States
Summary
Experienced Server bringing enthusiasm, dedication and an exceptional work ethic. Trained in customer service. High energy and outgoing with a dedication to positive guest relations. Fast paced environments, food handling, customer service, and cash handling background.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
Chicago
01.2015 - Current
- Coffee Master since 2022
- Partner of the quarter (Winter 2023, Winter 2025)
- Trainer
- Customer service
- Worked POS
- Inventory
- Learned how to make new drinks constantly
- Fast paced environment
Host
Yardhouse
Pasadena, CA
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Greeter.
- Conductor.
- Take out.
- POS operator.
- Utensil roller.
- Fast paced environment.
- Food running.
Server
Mothermoo Creamery
Sierra Madre, CA
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Ice Cream scooper.
- Worked with POS, handled cash.
- Shift leader.
- Customer service.
- Assisted bakers whenever I was needed.
- Dish washer.
Intern
Armory Center For the Arts
Pasadena, CA
07.2015 - 08.2015
- This was a Summer job for the city of Pasadena, an opportunity to work for the city.
- Re-stocked art supplies was a Teacher's Assistant for ceramics class.
- Worked with children which gave me experience.
- Greeted people at the door customer service., Helped customers decide on a flavor, let them try samples.
- Trained new employees.
- Educated customers on our seasonal pies.
- Assisted bakers whenever I was needed.
- Inventory, re-stocked, made sure the store was clean.
- Was a closer most of the time.
- Hand washed dishes.
- Made friends with a few regulars.
- An opportunity to work for the city of Pasadena.
Crew Member
ArcLight Cinemas
Pasadena, CA
11.2014 - 02.2015
- One of the most pleasant experiences I've had at a job.
- Fast paced, good communications with co-workers, managers and guests.
- Cleaned theater houses, well scheduled.
- Worked concessions, sold tickets worked the POS, inventory.
Sales Associate Cashier
Spirit Halloween
Pasadena, CA
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Seasoned short lived job but was enjoyable.
- Worked the floor most of the time, helping customers with costumes.
- Answering questions about decor and electronics.
- Worked the POS, helped take the store down when the Halloween season was over.
Sales Associate
Hot Topic
Pasadena, CA
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Mostly called in during the holiday season.
- Fast paced environment, worked the POS, customer service assisting with sales, greeting people at the door, letting them know about any new sales going on.
- Opened the store and closed worked a couple Black Fridays., Trained barista, worked the lobby and the drive-thru.
- Customer service worked POS, inventory, learned how to make new drinks constantly.
Education
GED - Animation
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, United States01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Arizona State University
Online06-2027
High School Diploma - GE
Arroyo Pacific Academy
Arcadia, US01.2010
Skills
- Works well under pressure
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Food safety understanding
- Trained in food service
- Can work in fast paced environments
- Artistic
- Upbeat
- Friendly
- Positive
- Point of Sales (POS) operation
- Energetic
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
Partner of The Quarter twice at Starbucks, promoted to trainer a year into working for Starbucks.
Interests
Timeline
Host
Yardhouse
05.2018 - 07.2020
Server
Mothermoo Creamery
11.2015 - 02.2018
Intern
Armory Center For the Arts
07.2015 - 08.2015
Barista
Starbucks
01.2015 - Current
Crew Member
ArcLight Cinemas
11.2014 - 02.2015
Sales Associate Cashier
Spirit Halloween
09.2014 - 11.2014
Sales Associate
Hot Topic
11.2012 - 06.2014
High School Diploma - GE
Arroyo Pacific Academy
GED - Animation
Pasadena City College
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Arizona State University
Activities
- Illustrator and practicing animation.
- Honor Roll in junior high, perfect attendance for three years in middle school.
- First place in my high school's Art Show two years in a row.