ARIANA CARTER
Summary
Skilled multi tasker with both extensive artistic and retail background handles team needs with forward-thinking strategies and strong focus on daily requirements. Well-coordinated planner successful at coordinating schedules and workflows to meet business demands. Superior work ethic combined with resourceful and upbeat nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
05.2023 - Current
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
Barista
Starbucks
11.2019 - Current
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Actor
California Repertory Company
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Show: In the Penal Colony, Role: Ensemble
Playwright and Director
Theatre Threshold
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Show: Complicated, Also appeared in a NYU play festival in February 2020
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Sales Associate
Windsor Store
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Nanny
Patricia Bell
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
Production Assistant
California Repertory Company
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
Lighting Crew
California Repertory Company
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Exhibited attention to detail in executing cues.
Summer Volunteer
Central School District
08.2011 - 08.2016
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Costume Crew Head
California Repertory Company
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
MA - Performance Studies
New York University
New York, NY06.2020
BA - Theatre Arts-Performance
California State University
Long Beach, CA05.2019
Media and Taste, History of Staging Plays -
University of Kent
Canterbury, England04.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Optimistic Attitude
- Leadership Experience
- Works Well in Teams
- Ability to Learn Quickly
- Teaching Experience
Published Work
07/01/20, Amorous Haunting, quarantine-content.com
Extracurricular Activities
01/01/16, 05/01/20, Delta Delta Delta, Philantropy Committee/ Member, Long Beach, CA, For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
05.2023 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
11.2019 - Current
Actor
California Repertory Company
01.2019 - 05.2019
Playwright and Director
Theatre Threshold
08.2018 - 03.2019
Sales Associate
Windsor Store
06.2018 - 08.2018
Nanny
Patricia Bell
05.2017 - 08.2017
Production Assistant
California Repertory Company
02.2017 - 04.2017
Lighting Crew
California Repertory Company
10.2016 - 11.2016
Costume Crew Head
California Repertory Company
02.2016 - 03.2016
Summer Volunteer
Central School District
08.2011 - 08.2016
MA - Performance Studies
New York University
BA - Theatre Arts-Performance
California State University
Media and Taste, History of Staging Plays -
University of Kent