Brenda Nelson
Powell
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record as Owner/Operator of Rest Awhile Coffee & Bake Shop, where I successfully created a unique menu and fostered a welcoming environment. Skilled in multitasking and communication, I excelled in managing teams and custom roasting coffee, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. I am ready to branch out into other areas of customer service and look forward to joining a new team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Rest Awhile Coffee & Bake Shop
Powell
06.2020 - 09.2024
- Opened business
- Created menu
- Hired and managed employees
- Handled daily cashout/banking
- Served customers with care and attention to detail
- Greeted and welcomed customers by name whenever possible
- Managed advertising and sales
- Custom roasted and sold coffee
- Worked with outside suppliers
- Cleaned and maintained coffee and cooking equipment
- Operated according to state health code
Homeschool Educator
Home
Hinckley
09.2001 - 08.2022
- Researched and ordered all necessary curriculum according to age, ability, and learning style
- Wrote lesson plans for seven students
- Maintained a workable learning environment
- Taught and tutored seven students
- Monitored progress through testing
- Successfully graduated all students
Barista
Fresh Start Coffee Roasters
Webster
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Served food and coffee
- Prepared food according to health code and menu
- Responsible for daily cashout
- Cleaned coffee shop and equipment
- Roasted coffee
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Minnesota
Duluth12-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Minnesota
Duluth12-1993
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Thoroughly enjoy working with people
- Able to multitask
- Decent computer skills, 60 wpm
- Comfortable speaking on the phone
- Maintain tidy workspace
- Teachable/willing to learn
- Punctual
- Organized
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Rest Awhile Coffee & Bake Shop
06.2020 - 09.2024
Barista
Fresh Start Coffee Roasters
05.2019 - 09.2019
Homeschool Educator
Home
09.2001 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Minnesota
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