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Lavender Nelson

Sonoma County

Summary

Creative and reliable professional with strong experience in barista service, customer connection, product display and visual presentation. Brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to fast-paced environments while maintaining warmth, organization, and aesthetic awareness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Criminal Bakery
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Prepared and served drinks in a fast-paced café environment
  • Delivered friendly, attentive customer service
  • Used Square POS for transactions
  • Supported store design, décor, and visual presentation
  • Maintained clean, organized workstations

Manager

Larson Community Garden
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Designed and maintained visually engaging garden spaces
  • Managed events and coordinated volunteers
  • Propagated, planted, and cared for flowers and plants
  • Collaborated with non-profits and community members
  • Supported educational and public-facing experiences
  • Sonoma

Creator / Maker / Artisan

Self-Employed
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Created and packaged hand-made herbal wellness products
  • Focused on presentation, quality control, and display aesthetics
  • Prepared products for sale, gifting, and shipping
  • Communicated with customers and provided product knowledge
  • Sonoma County

Photographer

Self-Employed
  • Styled and photographed products, events, and social media content
  • Worked with clients to plan visual layouts and themes
  • Supported branding and marketing through imagery
  • Sonoma County

Skills

  • Barista & Drink Preparation
  • Customer Service
  • Square POS
  • Product Display
  • Visual Styling & Merchandising
  • Fast-Paced Work
  • Collaboration
  • Event Support

Volunteer Experience

  • Bayer Farms, Farming for Health, Sonoma County Regional Parks Clean-Up
  • Sonoma Community Center, 7th Street Garden

Timeline

Barista

Criminal Bakery
07.2023 - 04.2024

Manager

Larson Community Garden
06.2021 - 01.2023

Creator / Maker / Artisan

Self-Employed
01.2017 - 01.2020

Photographer

Self-Employed
Lavender Nelson