Carisa Gonzalez
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am an active performing artist in Chicago's entertainment industry signed with Shirley Hamilton Talent Agency Inc., as well as a small food business owner and aspiring culinary artist. I strive to dedicate my high-energy attitude and people skills towards creation, adaptability, and constantly absorbing and implementing skills with joy, kindness and humor to give both patrons and customers the best experience possible.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Performing Artist
Freelance
Chicago, IL
2013 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to captivate audiences of 200-2,000 patrons in leading roles, as well as engaging with wedding attendees in various live bands
- Learned and executed knowledge and ability in music, dialogue, and various musical instruments in short amounts of time to then perform in front of live audiences
- Worked alongside multiple casts and production teams in film and theater with efficiency, respect, and professionalism
Co-Founder
The Bare Naked Pole
Chicago, IL
2020 - Current
- Built up customer base via word of mouth and online promotion
- Delivered Pierogi to customers door
- Handled multiple pop-ups
- Recipe curation
- cooking and serving food in speedy manner
- Operating a successful kitchen
Barista Shift Supervisor
Eli Tea Bar
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Handled responsibility of opening and closing duties, including but not limited to cleaning/ organizing the bar/lobby/storefront, brewing, dating and monitoring tea concentrates for quality control, preparing boba and food, and organizing shift breaks for other employees.
- Excellent customer service with taking orders, brewing custom drinks, making recommendations based on knowledge on tea and herbalism, taking charge of conflict resolution ,cultivating a warm and fun work environment, and handling event preparation.
Host
IO Chicago
Chicago, IL
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Greeted and lead patrons to their desired theater
- handled seating chart arrangements according to theater capacity, walk-ins, reservations and wait staff necessity.
- Assisted bar staff in any needs to ensure optimal dining and drinking experience
- delivered food to tables in quick and efficient manner
Barista
Starbucks
Chicago, IL
2015 - 2019
- Executed opening duties for stores and greeted patrons the the early morning with warmth and a cheery attitude
- Created custom drinks efficiently and according to international Starbucks Standards
- Cleaned and Organized store according to international Starbucks standards
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Morton College
Cicero, ILSkills
- Incredible interpersonal Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Food handling certification
- Recipe Curation
- Resourcefulness
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Live Audience Entertainment
- Creative Thinking
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- Food Handling Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Barista Shift Supervisor
Eli Tea Bar
05.2023 - 01.2024
Host
IO Chicago
03.2018 - 01.2020
Performing Artist
Freelance
2013 - Current
Co-Founder
The Bare Naked Pole
2020 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
2015 - 2019
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Morton College
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