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Amon Huff

Jacksonville,FL

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. Loves to chat with coworkers and find common interests, such as reading and writing, getting to meet and build relationships with people is a favored aspect of any job.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Bagels Up
09.2024 - Current
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
  • Increased repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and building rapport with patrons.
  • Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
  • Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.
  • Developed new employee onboarding program, accelerating training process and improving new hire performance.
  • Trained 3 employees on the basics of making specialty drinks.

Barista

Starbucks
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.

I left this job because of college opportunities; I moved to Jacksonville to attend University of North Florida.

Back-Cash Closer

McDonald's
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Streamlined closing processes by implementing efficient organizational systems, improving overall productivity.
  • Managed a pipeline of prospects, maintaining consistent follow-ups to ensure timely closings.
  • Handled cash and change in an efficient, timed manner to meet company expectations of swiftness.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts. Company standards wanted all transactions at the window done in 30 seconds.

I left this job because of the opportunity to work at Starbucks, which was a welcome breakthrough into the coffee field I admire so thoroughly.

Server

Chez Cani
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Brewed and served coffee, tea and other non-alcoholic drinks according to company standards.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.

I left this job because of a language barrier between the owners and I, which caused misunderstandings. I also noticed a decline in business, and wanted something with more stability.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
05-2025

Associate of Arts - Art History

Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL
08-2023

Skills

  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Cash Handling
  • Team Player
  • Active listener
  • Cleanliness
  • Adaptive and creative
  • Espresso machine operation
  • POS System Operation
  • Speedy and efficient
  • Menu knowledge
  • Time Management

Accomplishments

  • Redesigned coffee menu for improved readability.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Memorized ingredients and recipes for over 150 specialty drinks.

Interests

  • Avid Reader
  • Reading and Writing Original Stories
  • I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations
  • Outdoor Recreation

Timeline

Barista

Bagels Up
09.2024 - Current

Barista

Starbucks
05.2024 - 08.2024

Back-Cash Closer

McDonald's
08.2023 - 05.2024

Server

Chez Cani
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of North Florida

Associate of Arts - Art History

Eastern Florida State College
Amon Huff