Bethany Bowden
Barista/ Student
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Motivated psychology student seeking internship in clinical psychology practice to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. I am a flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Barista
Meeting House Cafe
Spokane , WA
06.2025 - Current
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Baker/Coffee Barista
Made With Love Bakery
Spokane , WA
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
Caregiver
Advent Lutheran Child Center
Spokane Valley, WA
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children ages ranging from 1-6 years old.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for children's happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting children with personal hygiene needs.
- Engaged with children at their level of play and are encouraged to seek out those children who are having a tough time adjusting to the classroom.
- Also provide the lead teachers with supervision and management with the children.
- Developing relationships with the children, their families and staff members.
Crew Member
Orange Julius
Spokane Valley, WA
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Performed cleaning duties, including wiping tables and equipment, sweeping and refilling stock.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Answered customer questions and took orders.
- Maintained order of customer and crew member work areas.
- Prepared drink and food items, following recipes to cut, chop and combine ingredients in correct amounts and with proper technique, cooking to perfection.
- Collaborated with craft teams to complete large-scale construction projects.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining portion control and presentation within service goal times.
Education
High School Diploma -
University High School
Washington 06.2020
Associate of Arts -
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2022
Masters - School Counseling
Capella University
Missouri 2024.07 - Current
Skills
- Document preparation
- Bindery software proficiency
- First Aid/CPR
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Flexible
- Food handlers permit
- Mast Permit
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Team building
Timeline
Barista
Meeting House Cafe
06.2025 - Current
Masters - School Counseling
Capella University
2024.07 - Current
Baker/Coffee Barista
Made With Love Bakery
06.2023 - 06.2025
Caregiver
Advent Lutheran Child Center
09.2020 - 08.2021
Crew Member
Orange Julius
10.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
University High School
Associate of Arts -
Spokane Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Washington University