Ashlie Murillo
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Motivated and customer-focused professional with experience as a shift lead and barista, skilled in team leadership, customer service, cash handling, and maintaining efficient daily operations in a fast-paced environment. In addition to coffee shop experience, managed freelance projects as a social media manager and assistant photographer, creating engaging content, supporting photoshoots, and helping businesses strengthen their online presence. Adaptable, organized, and eager to contribute strong communication and leadership skills to a growing team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Photography Assistant
JuliaBlancPhotography
Irvine, CA
11.2023 - 12.2026
- Assisted in setting up equipment for photo shoots and events.
- Organized and maintained photography gear and supplies for efficient access.
- Provided support during on-location shoots, ensuring smooth operations throughout sessions.
- Communicated client preferences to photographers for tailored photo experiences.
Shift Lead - Barista
602 Coffee and Açaí
Costa Mesa, CA
05.2023 - 08.2026
- Supervised barista team during peak hours to ensure efficient service.
- Trained new staff on coffee preparation and customer service techniques.
- Created a welcoming environment for customers through friendly interactions.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the coffee shop throughout shifts.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed for operations.
- Assisted in developing seasonal menu items based on customer preferences.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Trained new baristas on proper procedures for making drinks, handling cash transactions, and cleaning duties.
- Performed opening and closing tasks such as setting up equipment and cashing out registers at the end of the shift.
- Inventory management
Social Media Manager
KarlaCustomCreations
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Developed engaging content for various social media platforms.
- Managed daily social media postings and interactions with followers.
- Analyzed audience engagement to refine content strategies.
- Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Prepared monthly calendar to manage online content across multiple platforms.
Inventory Coordinator
Mater Dei High School
Santa Ana, CA
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed inventory levels for educational supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated supply orders with vendors and service providers.
- Communicated with departments to forecast upcoming supply needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA 08.2025 - 07.2026
Mater Dei High School
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Coffee and tea expertise
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- POS system operation
- Cash register operation
- New hire training
- Content creation
Certification
Food Handler
Professional Trained in Coffee
Accomplishments
- 4.0 GPA
- President of Dance Team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Media Manager
KarlaCustomCreations
08.2025 - 04.2026
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
Orange Coast College
08.2025 - 07.2026
Photography Assistant
JuliaBlancPhotography
11.2023 - 12.2026
Inventory Coordinator
Mater Dei High School
08.2023 - 07.2025
Shift Lead - Barista
602 Coffee and Açaí
05.2023 - 08.2026
Mater Dei High School