Blake Childress
Summary
Experienced Barista, Trainer and Team Associate with proven leadership and communication skills honed at Starbucks and Target. Excelled in crafting espresso drinks and ensuring health and safety compliance. Achieved significant improvements in customer service and team efficiency through training strategies, a focus on standards, and connecting and assisting customers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista Trainer / Barista
Starbucks
04.2023 - Current
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Customized training strategies based on individual barista knowledge, experience, and strengths.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the store, kitchen, bars, and restrooms.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended beverages. Safely handled and prepared food for guests.
- Handled cash and card payments.
Barista
Starbucks
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Greeted customers, offered recommendations, or substitutions. Formed positive connections with each guest.
- Communicated with team to ensure customers were receiving excellent and quick service.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended beverages and teas. Safely handled and prepared food for customers.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for customers and employees.
- Maintained calm and positive demeanor during busy times.
Team Associate
Target
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Ensured merchandise was fully stocked, organized, and the area was clean and safe for customers.
- Ensured accuracy and timely fulfillment of online orders.
- Front of store attendant, greeted customers with a positive demeanor, helped with any questions or concerns. Helped customers find exactly what they were looking for.
- Cashier, quickly packaged guests items and developed positive customer connections.
Education
Associates Of Business - Business Communication
Collin County Community College
McKinney, TXHigh School Diploma -
McKinney High School
McKinney, TX05.2020
Skills
- Leadership experience
- Customer service skills
- Communication skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Cleanliness standards
- Hand crafting espresso drinks
- Stocking and organizing merchandise
- Time management and punctual
Certification
Food Handlers License
Timeline
Barista Trainer / Barista
Starbucks
04.2023 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
12.2021 - 08.2022
Team Associate
Target
08.2020 - 06.2021
Associates Of Business - Business Communication
Collin County Community College
High School Diploma -
McKinney High School
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