Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Cade Simmons

Cade Simmons

Birmingham

Summary

I am 18 years old and a freshman in college. I have had the privilege of being a team leader with a proven track record at Chick-fil-A, excelling in training and relationship building. Skilled in optimizing customer experiences and resolving complaints effectively. Committed to enhancing team performance, ensuring high-quality service, and operational excellence. Proficient in evaluating employee work and delivering constructive feedback. Also trained in multi-tasking as a Team Leader, along with being well-known for executing successful, new initiatives. I strive to create positive workplace culture to align with organizational mission and values. Trains new hires and evaluates team members to achieve overall team success.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Chick-fil-A
01.2025 - Current
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.

Photographer

Self-employeed
09.2024 - Current
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.

Barista

Santos Coffee
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.

Barista

Church Of The Highlands
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
  • Followed exact recipes for mixing and preparing beverage and food items.
  • Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
  • Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Ministry

Highlands College, Birmingham, AL
05-2029

High School Diploma -

Mortimer Jordan High School, Morris, AL
05-2025

Skills

  • Coaching
  • Complaint resolution
  • Mentoring
  • Team building
  • Relationship building
  • Leadership
  • Client communication
  • Evaluating employee work
  • Employee training
  • Giving constructive feedback

Accomplishments


  • Elected as the National Honors Society Chaplain.
  • Rewarded with the Leadership Scholarship, Outstanding Leadership Scholarship, Service Scholarship, and Academic Scholarship to go to Highlands College.

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Team Leader - Chick-fil-A
01.2025 - Current
Photographer - Self-employeed
09.2024 - Current
Barista - Church Of The Highlands
11.2023 - 05.2024
Barista - Santos Coffee
07.2023 - 08.2024
Highlands College - Bachelor of Science, Pastoral Ministry
Mortimer Jordan High School - High School Diploma,