Bradford Sollose
Brookfield
Summary
Driven service worker with basic knowledge in business development, customer relations, and finance management, along with practical experience from academic and volunteer activities. Shows strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time management skills. Ready to start college and make meaningful contributions with dedication and energy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Café Barista
Caraluzzi's Market
08.2024 - Current
Promoted from Cashier based on exceptional customer service and management appraisals.
- Delivered high quality customer service to a diverse group of customers, creating a welcoming and efficient atmosphere.
- Communicated clearly with customers and team members from different backgrounds.
- Operated point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently, approximately 20 customers per hour.
- Prepared various coffee drinks and baked goods according to brand standards.
- Kept café equipment and work areas clean and organized.
- Showed flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment.
Founder
Yard Helpers Independent Landscaping Service
06.2024 - Current
- Collaboratively launched an independent landscaping service.
- Marketed services through word-of-mouth and flyers at local retailers, steadily building a client base.
- Reinvested earnings to buy professional equipment, thereby improving productivity and increasing revenue fivefold during the summer of 2025.
- Gained practical experience in entrepreneurship, client relations, budgeting, and small business operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brookfield High School
Brookfield, CT06-2026
Timeline
Café Barista
Caraluzzi's Market
08.2024 - Current
Founder
Yard Helpers Independent Landscaping Service
06.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Brookfield High School
Extracurricular
- DECA Member, Freshman & Sophomore
- DECA Officer, Junior & Senior
- Key Club Member, Freshman & Sophomore
- Key Club Officer, Junior & Senior
- Future Business Leaders of America Member, Junior
- Future Business Leaders of America Public Relations Officer, Senior
- Rescue Animal Awareness Association Officer, Junior & Senior
- National Honor Society Member, Junior & Senior
- Athletic Advisory Member, Freshman-Present
- Spanish National Honor Society Member, Junior & Senior
- Morgans Message Member, Freshman-Present
- Chess Club Member, Freshman & Sophomore
- Varsity Lacrosse, Sophomore-Present
- Varsity Lacrosse Captain, Senior
- Varsity Football, Sophomore-Junior
- Junior Varsity Lacrosse and Football, Freshman
- Dragons Lacrosse Club, Freshman-Present
Community Service
150 + community service hours
- Danbury Hillside Food Outreach Volunteer, Freshman-Present
- Dragons Lacrosse Club Ice Breakers Camp Volunteer, Sophomore
- National Honors Society WeCare 5k, Junior
- Brookfield High School grad party volunteer, Junior
- Key Club Animal Welfare Society donation & drop off, Junior
- Key Club Dorothy Day Kitchen Liaison, Junior-Present
- Athletic Advisory field day, Sophomore & Junior
- Key Club school wide cleanup, Freshman - present
- Created shelters for animals in need, Junior
- Freshman orientation guide, Senior
- National Honor Society Bake Sale, Senior