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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
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Andrea Cotter

Andrea Cotter

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Bold individual with hands-on experience in team management and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Assistant to the Owner

Inspire Dental
08.2024 - Current
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
  • Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies.
  • Took care of the owners' children and homeschooled them.
  • Planned staff events.
  • Helped create flyers to add a personalized touch for patient post-op care packages.
  • Ran errands for the office.

Assistant Manager

Summer Moon Coffee Bar
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.

Event Coordinator

Apartment Life
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Hosted events for 40-70 people twice a month.
  • Developed creative marketing materials that generated interest and boosted event attendance.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Maintained accurate records of all event expenditures, ensuring budget compliance across multiple projects.
  • Conducted post-event analysis, identifying areas of improvement for future events.

Barista- Team Lead

The Loft Coffee House
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Spoke to and interacted with new and regular customers
  • Made and served specialty coffee and tea beverages
  • Maintained clean workstation and complied with health and safety guidelines
  • Cleaned and restocked work and dining areas, emptying trash, and sanitizing equipment and utensils
  • Prepared sandwiches and baked goods, ground and blended coffee beans, brewed coffee and tea, and served items to customers
  • Welcomed customers, read menus with specials or new items, answered questions, and accepted orders and payments
  • Adhered to recipes and presentations for food and beverage items and contributed to positive team environment
  • Completed customer orders by processing payments and packaging selected items
  • Kept supplies and retail products well-stocked and organized in fresh, engaging displays
  • Thoroughly learned all drink and food preparations to offer customers detailed descriptions

Teacher

Bracken Christian School
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.

Sales Associate

Natural Bridge Caverns
10.2017 - 08.2019

Provided accurate information to help customers quickly navigate the store and acquire items for purchase

  • Used POS system to scan customer purchases, calculate prices, and process transactions
  • Made park-wide announcements
  • Assisted with store recovery to maintain a clean and organized sales floor throughout the shift
  • Supported company mission and positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and high-quality customer experiences
  • Welcomed guests and offered quick assistance to handle diverse needs.
  • Assisted customers in creating reservations.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to recapture the customer's loyalty and maintain the sale

Preschool (and Below) Substitute Teacher

Kid's Day Daycare and Preschool
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Managed and implemented classroom activities, aligning with student learning goals
  • Maintained safe and healthy learning environment
  • Maintained open and daily communication with parents and guardians
  • Supervised classroom aides, assistants, and volunteers
  • Kept accident reports and maintained student files
  • Assessed and reported on student progress and behavior
  • Encouraged students to contribute to curriculum planning
  • Organized materials and classroom spaces to boost teaching efficiency and success
  • Balanced daily schedule to provide for sufficient activity, rest, and playtime
  • Led songs and games, arts and crafts, and challenged children to work hard to succeed
  • Cleaned and sterilized toys, equipment, and play areas every day to protect children from infection risks

Education

High School Diploma -

Homeschooled
San Antonio, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish (conversational)
  • Strong work ethic
  • Event planning
  • Resourceful
  • Customer service
  • Commitment to quality and service
  • Training staff
  • Event planning experience
  • Errands

Hobbies and Interests

  • Painting
  • Hand Lettering
  • All things coffee
  • Exploring new places
  • My dog

Timeline

Personal Assistant to the Owner

Inspire Dental
08.2024 - Current

Event Coordinator

Apartment Life
08.2022 - 08.2024

Assistant Manager

Summer Moon Coffee Bar
05.2022 - 08.2024

Barista- Team Lead

The Loft Coffee House
09.2020 - 08.2022

Teacher

Bracken Christian School
09.2020 - 05.2022

Preschool (and Below) Substitute Teacher

Kid's Day Daycare and Preschool
02.2019 - 07.2019

Sales Associate

Natural Bridge Caverns
10.2017 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Homeschooled
Andrea Cotter