Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline
Barista

Caden McFarland

Gresham,Oregon

Summary

Driven and outgoing individual with 4 years of exceptional customer service experience who strives for good performance. Results-driven and hardworking with top-notch communication and organization skills. Diligent and forward-thinking with attentive and team-oriented nature.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Stomping Grounds Coffee House
Fairview , OR
11.2021 - Current

- Created a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for guests while offering proficient customer service.

- Memorized over 50 menu items and prepared specialty coffee drinks with multiple customizations.

- Operated multiple espresso machines, grinders, and other brewing equipment quickly and properly.

- Prepared and made a variety of breakfast and lunch food items to order.

- Restocked and roasted pastries, and other cafe merchandise for display.

-multi-tasked taking and preparing multiple food and drink orders while working individually.

- Aided in running social media by making daily Instagram and Facebook posts to promote the company and its products.


Barista

Black Rock Coffee Bar
Gladstone, OR
06.2019 - 11.2021
  • Maintained espresso equipment and performed minor repairs to keep coffee machines functioning properly.
  • Engendered customer loyalty by remembering hundreds of personal preferences and allergy information.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Memorized hundreds of recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like scones and muffins.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Trained new employees in groups and in one-on-one scenarios.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.

Sales Associate

Victoria Secret
Clackamas, OR
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Engaged with hundreds of customers daily to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.

Retail Associate

Journeys Shoes
Clackamas, OR
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Helped customers manage large purchases by collecting items from shelves and storage locations.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.


Receptionist

Western Tax LLC
Gresham, OR
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Kept records in CRM to maintain customer data.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communications

Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR
09.2022

High School Diploma -

Sam Barlow High School
Gresham, OR
06.2018

Skills

  • Stocking Supplies and Retail Products
  • Hospitality and Professionalism
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Espresso Machine Operation and Maintenance
  • Cash Handling

Timeline

Barista

Stomping Grounds Coffee House
11.2021 - Current

Barista

Black Rock Coffee Bar
06.2019 - 11.2021

Sales Associate

Victoria Secret
10.2018 - 05.2019

Retail Associate

Journeys Shoes
06.2018 - 10.2018

Receptionist

Western Tax LLC
01.2018 - 05.2018

Associate of Arts - Communications

Clackamas Community College

High School Diploma -

Sam Barlow High School
Caden McFarland