Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Barista
Brandon Weger

Brandon Weger

Santa Clarita,CA

Summary

Energetic Service Worker with nearly twelve years of continuing participation in the fields of customer service, coaching, problem solving, planning, coordinating, logistics, communication, retail operations, and strategic thinking. Dedicated to performing the job well with strong technical and problem solving skills; who has strong interpersonal abilities and is always ready to work with others to achieve a common goal. Always willing to learn new practices and develop a new skill set. Eager to rise to new challenges as well, so that I may continue growing.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
07.2019 - 05.2023
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistent, efficient service.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.

Barista

Sodexo Campus Services
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provided in-depth information to customers on beverage preparation and offered samples of latest brews.
  • Educated staff by sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas and merchandise and new products.
  • Cultivated to recall customers' names and address each by name.
  • Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.

Kleanse Specialist

Kreation Organic Juice
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
  • Interpreted clients' needs and recommended products that would fit specific requirements.
  • Provided personalized customer service by greeting each customer, assisting with purchases, suggestively selling and making sure all juice and ready-to-go food products were available.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Handled proper storage and rotation of all perishable products and supplies.

Barista

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.

Team Captain & Squad Member

Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and pizza boxes.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest, or allergy concerns.

Barista

Sodexo Campus Services
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Provided in-depth information to customers on beverage preparation and offered samples of latest brews.
  • Educated staff by sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas and merchandise, and new products.
  • Cultivated to recall customers' names and address each by name.
  • Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.

Assistant Manager & Floor Staff

Regency Theatres
08.2013 - 08.2016
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing company losses.
  • Helped with schedule changes and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Generated sales reports, documented deposit receipts, and kept detailed daily records for corporate review.

Take-Out Server

Alamo Bar & Grill
11.2011 - 07.2013
  • Washed hands regularly throughout shift to comply with safety and sanitation protocol.
  • Arranged items in containers and bags, taking care to segregate items by temperature and optimize loading order to maximize stability of to-go containers and protect food during transportation.
  • Reviewed orders to determine appropriate delivery inclusions such as utensil type and quantity, napkins, straws and sauces or salsas.
  • Maintained neat and organized work areas to comply with food handling and safety regulations.
  • Utilized standard greetings and telephone etiquette when addressing and speaking with guests.

Sales Associate

Lucky Brand Jeans
11.2011 - 01.2012
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and suggest promotions.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA
11.2022

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Cash Handling
  • Safety Awareness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Computer Literacy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Customer Experience
  • Organizational Knowledge
  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Written & Verbal Communication

Accomplishments

  • Organized the digitization of important documents, including employee information, payroll reports, and inventory invoices, reducing paper waste by roughly 50%.
  • Effectively managed team members to run regular business operations, and prioritize customer-based approach, and was awarded multiple 100% satisfaction on secret shopper reports.
  • Participated and assisted in streamlining a new operations approach that was to remedy lengthy transactions, reducing lost time by 20%.
  • Demonstrated professional etiquette and manners when interfacing with customers which resulted in 30% improved feedback of customers
  • Facilitated employees having a voice within the company and created a suggestion box for internal concerns, questions, or inquiries.
  • Worked with employees and fellow managers to produce a more welcoming and conducive work environment (productivity increased nearly 3-fold).

Timeline

Barista

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
07.2019 - 05.2023

Barista

Sodexo Campus Services
10.2018 - 12.2019

Kleanse Specialist

Kreation Organic Juice
08.2018 - 10.2018

Barista

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
05.2017 - 08.2018

Team Captain & Squad Member

Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings
08.2016 - 08.2017

Barista

Sodexo Campus Services
08.2016 - 02.2017

Assistant Manager & Floor Staff

Regency Theatres
08.2013 - 08.2016

Take-Out Server

Alamo Bar & Grill
11.2011 - 07.2013

Sales Associate

Lucky Brand Jeans
11.2011 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California Lutheran University
Brandon Weger