Alyssa Lavender
Summary
Friendly Barista with great people skills and sales experience. Dedicated to creating personalized customer experiences while offering expertise in coffee production, and preparation. Strong knowledge of roasting and brewing, with enthusiasm for promoting sustainable and fair-trade coffee. Friendly team player dedicated to making delicious specialty coffee and tea beverages and contributing to safe, welcoming cafe environment. Fast learner and adapter to new circumstances and challenges paired with in-depth knowledge of coffee-making equipment operations. Works well under pressure and in fast-paced settings. Hardworking Musician with solid Song-Writing background. Delivers personal performances with skill and dedication. Successful learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Voice and Piano Instructor
Matt Burk Music Studios
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization, and improvisation piano techniques.
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each
- Established a strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization, and improvisation piano techniques
Barista
Paris Coffee Company
01.2012 - 08.2016
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
Assistant Director
Children's Learning Adventure
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Primrose School Of Plano At Headquarters
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX06.2012
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Instructional Techniques
- Advanced Music Theory
- Piano Lessons
- Artistic Ability
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Shift Work
- POS Transactions
- Ministry Experience
- Music Therapy
Websites
Timeline
Private Voice and Piano Instructor
Matt Burk Music Studios
06.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Director
Children's Learning Adventure
01.2021 - 04.2022
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Primrose School Of Plano At Headquarters
11.2017 - 03.2020
Barista
Paris Coffee Company
01.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce