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Aliyah Merchant

2950 Crest Wave Drive,FL

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable professional with a proven track record at Just Love Coffee Cafe, excelling in fast-paced environments. Skilled in cash handling and effective communication, consistently enhancing team productivity and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to exceed sales targets by leveraging exceptional service skills and a friendly demeanor.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista/Server

Just Love Coffee Cafe
08.2022 - Current
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promotes a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Contributes to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Inputting orders and processing customer payments into our Toast point-of-sale software.
  • Brings prepared food to tables as soon as it is ready and quickly clearing tables once the food is finished.
  • Serves and prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Assist with special events, catered functions, contributing to the success of various social gatherings.
  • Manage the ordering process to ensure all beverage, retail, and paper items remain stocked in needed quantities for service.
  • Crossed-traine in food preparation and kitchen support, providing assistance during high-demand periods.


Administrative Assistant

Nextran Truck Centers of Orlando
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Welcome visitors and direct them to the appropriate offices.
  • Conduct clerical duties, including filing, answering emails, and preparing documents.
  • Work with office software such as MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Assist in preparing reports and data entry tasks.
  • Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor at all times, representing the company’s best interests.

General Merchandise Expert

Target
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Engage with guests in a genuine way, which include asking questions to better understand their specific needs.
  • Be an expert and dedicated owner of select GM areas to ensure sales floor is zoned, in stock and accurately signed for guests.
  • Review sales trends to understand how to prioritize daily workload based on business needs and guest needs

Recreation Attendant/Kids Night Out Specialist

Paramount Hospitality Management LLC
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintain and inventory Activities Center on a daily basis, including Arts & Crafts, kid’s camps, and indoor events.
  • Provide the highest level of customer service to all guests.
  • Host kids nightly events where parents drop them off in the Activities Center under my care and attention for four consecutive hours.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film - Currently A Senior

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Associate of Arts -

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Windermere High School
Windermere, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Team Player
  • Food handler trained
  • Cash Handling
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Patient
  • Active listener
  • Effective communicator
  • Adaptable
  • Creative

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Nextran Truck Centers of Orlando
09.2023 - 02.2024

Barista/Server

Just Love Coffee Cafe
08.2022 - Current

General Merchandise Expert

Target
08.2021 - 08.2022

Recreation Attendant/Kids Night Out Specialist

Paramount Hospitality Management LLC
03.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Film - Currently A Senior

University of Central Florida

Associate of Arts -

Valencia College

High School Diploma -

Windermere High School
Aliyah Merchant