Alyssa Leiser
Bartow,FL
Summary
Dynamic barista with proven expertise in customer service at Unfiltered Coffee House, recognized as the Best Coffee Shop in the 2025 Central Florida Choice Awards. Skilled in inventory management, team collaboration, and beverage preparation, with a strong ability to create innovative drink recipes and foster a welcoming, community focused environment that drives customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Known for building lasting relationships with customers and cultivating a loyal base of regulars through attentive, personable service. Brings a creative perspective as a skilled artist, contributing originality and thoughtful presentation to both beverages and overall customer experience.
Seeking a positive, team-oriented work environment where creativity, connection, and quality service are valued.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Barista, Coffee Coordinator
Unfiltered Coffee House
10.2023 - 03.2026
- Demonstrated excellence in customer service, leading to recognition as the best coffee shop in Central Florida Community Choice Awards for 2025.
- Instructed new staff on proper coffee preparation methods to ensure quality and consistency in service.
- Oversaw inventory control and placed orders to ensure continuous stock availability for shop operations.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Managed creation and implementation of innovative drink recipes to provide customers with an engaging menu experience.
- Produced eye-catching chalk art to promote new offerings. Crafted informative chalkboard menus that improved customer experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations in compliance with health and safety standards.
- Implemented suggestions for menu improvements based on customer feedback to enhance offerings.
Sales Associate
The Vintage Warehouse
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Designed and curated inviting environments, implementing visual merchandising, with strategically placed furniture and decor to inspire customers in their purchasing decisions.
- Administered website functionalities, focusing on optimizing online ordering systems and fulfilling shipping requirements.
- Conducted price research and sourced inventory for the store, including genuine vintage items to enhance store inventory.
- Assisted in coordinating promotional events, driving foot traffic and elevating brand presence in the community.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Barista, Cafe Associate
Squeeze Juice Works
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Facilitated customer product selection for health-related beverages, emphasizing adaptogen herbs and their benefits.
- Operated machinery to efficiently prepare cold-pressed juices while ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Executed transportation of juice deliveries from Tampa to St. Petersburg, ensuring customer special orders arrived securely and on schedule.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocked supplies, and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Fostered loyal customer base by remembering regulars' orders and preferences, making them feel valued.
- Crafted high-quality beverages using espresso machines and blenders.
Barista, Front Of House
The Works
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Facilitated effective communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure timely order fulfillment and food readiness.
- Executed daily management of front of house coffee area, focusing on cleanliness and timely preparation of coffee beverages for patrons.
- Operated point of sale system to facilitate efficient handling of cash and credit card payments.
- Executed routine maintenance and operational tasks for espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and various equipment to support efficient beverage service.
- Showcased versatility by assisting in other areas of the café as needed, including food preparation or table service when required.
Barback
Buya Ramen
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted bartenders in preparing garnishes and cocktail ingredients to enhance service efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Stocked and replenished supplies, optimizing inventory management for high-volume service periods.
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bartow High School
Bartow, FL06-2007
Skills
- Barista Experience
- Customer Service
- Cash Handling
- Inventory Management
- Team Leadership
- POS Systems
- Specialty Drink Preparation
- Sales Techniques
- Recipe Creation
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Coffee Coordinator, assuming responsibility for inventory needs and quality of drink preparation.
- Accolade in achieving an award in customer service through the Central Florida Community Choice Awards.
- Assisted in the opening of a new coffee shop, The Works, St. Petersburg, FL in 2022, as their first barista and front of house associate.
Certification
- General Barista Training - Paradeco in St. Petersburg. 2022
- Food Handler Card - Issue Date Nov. 29, 2025
Timeline
Sales Associate
The Vintage Warehouse
01.2024 - 11.2025
Head Barista, Coffee Coordinator
Unfiltered Coffee House
10.2023 - 03.2026
Barista, Front Of House
The Works
02.2022 - 08.2023
Barista, Cafe Associate
Squeeze Juice Works
01.2021 - 08.2023
Barback
Buya Ramen
01.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Bartow High School