Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Ariana Lara

New Horizons Community Services
San Diego
8
years of professional experience

Bilingual customer service professional with 5+ years of experience in retail, food service, and community services. Experienced in team leadership, customer relations, cash handling, conflict resolution, and maintaining efficient operations in fast-paced environments.

Work History

Shift Supervisor

6 Years
Starbucks | 11.2020 - Current

1. Support 30+ customer interactions daily to deliver a welcoming, consistent store experience.

2. Handle customer concerns and de-escalate difficult situations with calm, professional communication.

3. Lead daily shift operations, coordinating priorities across the floor to keep service moving efficiently.

4. Foster a positive team environment through clear communication, collaboration, and on-shift support.

Independent Living Skills Coach

3 Years 7 Months
New Horizons Community Services | 04.2023 - Current

1. Support 5 client sessions weekly in homes and community settings through individualized coaching and hands-on practice.

2. Deliver independent living instruction in communication, financial management, and meal preparation with clear step-by-step guidance.

3. Help clients navigate community resources and apply practical problem-solving in daily routines and local services.

4. Adapt teaching methods to match each client's pace, confidence, and independence level during coaching sessions.

5. Prepare and update daily as well as quarterly progress reports summarizing clients’ achievements, ongoing needs, and development toward established independent living goals.

Customer Service Representative

3 Months
Safeway | 08.2020 - 11.2020

1. Resolved customer questions and service-related concerns by phone and in person with clear, courteous communication.

2. Operated automated systems and customer service technology to support efficient day-to-day service operations.

3. Managed multiple customer requests at once while staying organized, accurate, and professional under pressure.

Sales Associate

1 Year 8 Months
Sherris Cookies | 07.2018 - 03.2020

1. Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming store environment to support efficient daily operations and customer satisfaction.

2. Supported bilingual customer service by answering questions clearly and resolving routine issues with professionalism.

3. Followed food safety and sanitation standards consistently to protect product quality and maintain a reliable workflow.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California San Diego | San Diego, Ca. | 07-2028

A. Associates - in Social Sciences

Hartnell College | Salinas, Ca. | 06-2021

Diploma

Alisal High School | Salinas, Ca. | 05-2018

Skills

Bilingual customer service
Customer relations
Conflict resolution
Independent living instruction
Team leadership
Staff coaching
Customer service supervision
Shift scheduling
Cash handling
Efficient operations
Program coordination
Meal preparation instruction
Financial management instruction
Community resource navigation
Progress notes documentation

Timeline

Independent Living Skills Coach

New Horizons Community Services
04.2023 - CurrentRead More

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
11.2020 - CurrentRead More

Customer Service Representative

Safeway
08.2020 - 11.2020Read More

Sales Associate

Sherris Cookies
07.2018 - 03.2020Read More

Alisal High School

Diploma
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Hartnell College

A. Associates from in Social Sciences
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University of California San Diego

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
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Ariana Lara