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Ava Duras

Ava Duras

Bayport

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Starbucks Sayville Target, excelling in guest service and coffee expertise. Proven ability to thrive under pressure while delivering exceptional customer experiences. A collaborative team player with strong communication skills and a commitment to cleanliness, ensuring a welcoming environment for all guests.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Starbucks Sayville Target
New York
11.2023 - Current
  • Guest Service: Warmly greeted customers, described menu items, and ensured every guest felt welcomed and valued.
  • Multitasking Under Pressure: Efficiently managed beverage and food orders while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor during peak rush hours.
  • Drink and Food Preparation: Skilled in using a variety of equipment and techniques to prepare coffee, tea, and specialty beverages, along with snacks, sandwiches, and pastries.
  • Cash Handling: Accurately operated cash registers, and processed card payments with speed and attention to detail.
  • Inventory Management: Helped track and organize supplies to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Cleanliness & Safety: Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, following strict hygiene protocols
  • Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
  • Created signs and displays to advertise store products or events.

Catering Waitress

Jackie McCarthy
Long Island
06.2023 - 06.2025
  • Food Preparation & Display: Assisted with setup and presentation of buffet-style and plated meals, ensuring food was attractively arranged and served at proper temperatures.
  • Tray-Passed Service: Served hors d’oeuvres and beverages to guests with efficiency and a warm, approachable attitude, even in large or crowded events.
  • Guest Interaction & Service: Provided friendly, attentive service by refilling drinks, clearing dishes, answering questions, and accommodating special requests with a positive attitude.
  • Quick Multitasking: Managed multiple responsibilities at once—including serving, cleaning, assisting with setup, and responding to guest needs—while remaining organized and focused.
  • People Skills: Built positive rapport with guests and team members; communicated clearly and worked collaboratively to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
  • Setup & Breakdown: Assisted with full event setup including tables, décor, and serving stations, and completed post-event breakdown and cleaning efficiently.
  • Cleanliness & Safety: Maintained high standards of hygiene and food safety throughout service, keeping all areas clean and presentable.

Tennis Instructor

Bellport Country Club
Bellport
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Personalized Training: Designed and led individualized training sessions tailored to each student’s age, ability, and goals.
  • Skill Assessment: Regularly evaluated players' progress, provided constructive feedback, and adjusted instruction to meet evolving needs.
  • Motivation & Encouragement: Fostered a fun and supportive atmosphere, inspiring children to stay engaged and try their best through positive reinforcement.
  • Education & Fundamentals: Taught the basics of tennis including rules, strategies, and techniques such as serves, volleys, and groundstrokes.
  • Planning & Organization: Scheduled practices, developed engaging drills, and facilitated friendly matches to reinforce learning.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Ensured all gear was clean, safe, and properly stocked for smooth daily operations.

Hostess/Buser

Cafe Joelle
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Guest Greeting & Seating: Warmly welcomed guests, managed reservations and waitlists, and efficiently seated customers based on real-time table availability.
  • Menu Presentation & Server Introduction: Distributed menus and introduced guests to their assigned server to ensure a seamless handoff and personal connection.
  • Customer Service & Dining Support: Assisted guests with special requests, ensured they had everything they needed—like snacks, crayons, or extra napkins—and followed up throughout their visit to enhance their experience.
  • Light Waitressing Experience: Bused tables, took to-go orders, and supported servers during busy periods by running food, refilling drinks, and resetting tables.
  • Phone and Front Desk Duties: Answered phone calls, took to-go orders, and handled inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
  • Cleanliness & Team Support: Maintained cleanliness in the dining area and helped wherever needed to support smooth team operations and guest satisfaction

Hostess/Buser

JT's Cafe
04.2020 - 02.2022
  • Guest Reception: Warmly greeted guests upon arrival and departure, creating a positive first and last impression.
  • Reservations & Waitlists: Efficiently managed reservations, waitlists, and walk-in seating; clearly communicated estimated wait times to guests.
  • Seating & Flow Management: Oversaw the seating chart to optimize table turnover and guest flow, and escorted guests to appropriate dining or bar areas.
  • Menu Presentation: Distributed menus and introduced the assigned server to ensure a seamless transition from greeting to service.
  • Guest Assistance: Provided attentive customer support by accommodating special requests, offering crayons, snacks, or other items to enhance the guest experience.
  • Phone & Takeout Orders: Answered incoming calls professionally, assisted with inquiries, and processed takeout orders accurately.
  • Team Support: Actively supported servers and bussers during busy times by cleaning and resetting tables, delivering items, or stepping in where needed.
  • Cleanliness & Organization: Maintained a clean, orderly front-of-house environment to support overall restaurant operations and guest satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Bayport Blue-Point High School
Bayport NY
06-2024

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Coffee expertise
  • Time management
  • Active listener
  • Cleanliness
  • Menu memorization
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Team player
  • Excellent memory
  • Problem-solving
  • Singing
  • Confidence
  • Respectful to others
  • Tennis

References

  • Jackie McCarthy, 1+ (631) 942-8309
  • Christine Moritz, Christine.Moritz@target.com
  • Louis Nunez, +1 (516) 425-0724
  • Justin Templeman, +1 (631) 767-0966

Activities

  • Member of the National Honor Society at my high school.
  • Captain of my varsity women's tennis team.
  • Known local singer.
  • Enjoy playing tennis, reading, working out, traveling, listening to music and having a great time with friends.

Affiliations

  • Local singer
  • Tennis player

Timeline

Barista

Starbucks Sayville Target
11.2023 - Current

Catering Waitress

Jackie McCarthy
06.2023 - 06.2025

Hostess/Buser

Cafe Joelle
03.2023 - 06.2023

Tennis Instructor

Bellport Country Club
06.2021 - 08.2023

Hostess/Buser

JT's Cafe
04.2020 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Binghamton University

High School Diploma -

Bayport Blue-Point High School

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