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Celest Martinez

La Mirada

Summary

Dedicated professional with experience in fast-paced environments. Strong skills in time management and teamwork, consistently ensuring high standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and enhance guest experiences.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Starbucks, Barista
La Mirada
06.2025 - Current
  • Prepared high-quality beverages following standardized recipes and customer preferences.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Assisted in training new baristas on beverage preparation techniques and customer service standards.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately while providing exceptional customer service during peak hours.
  • Customer service and guest experience
  • Beverage preparation, including espresso-based drinks
  • Steaming and texturing milk to standard
  • Preparing cappuccinos, lattes, and customized specialty beverages
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management and multitasking
  • Health, safety, and sanitation standards
  • Reliability and punctuality

Dishwasher

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all dish-ware, utensils, and kitchen equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Efficiently operate dishwashing machines and manual washing processes to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

  • Organize and sort dishes and utensils for proper storage, ensuring easy access for kitchen staff.
  • Collaborate with kitchen staff to support meal preparation and service, demonstrating teamwork and effective communication.
  • Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies and detergents, reporting any shortages to management promptly.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols and best practices for waste disposal.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail in cleaning processes to maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation.
  • Assist cooks in food preparation by washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables, ensuring all ingredients are ready for cooking.
  • Help organize and maintain the kitchen workspace, ensuring that all food items are stored properly and labeled.
  • Committed to working 50 hours each week, demonstrating strong work ethic and dedication to supporting kitchen operations.
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, supporting health and safety compliance.

Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Club
Wilmington, CA
11.2022 - 06.2024
  • Consistently attended weekly meetings
  • Tutor 20+ kids per shift
  • Role-modeled positive behaviors for at-risk youth and helped each form life-long, positive daily habits.
  • Maintained safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines consistently.
  • Enhanced quality of life through individual and group recreational activities.
  • Facilitated engaging activities promoting youth development and social skills.
  • Collaborated with staff to design and implement programs that meet diverse needs.
  • Reinforced and maintained order with well-implemented daily schedules.
  • Planning, focus, self-control, awareness, and flexibility
  • Prepared budgets and cost estimates for projects.
  • Listened to customer requests and specifications and made suggestions to appropriately fulfill needs

Cashier

Marshalls
La Mirada, CA
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Engaged customers in pleasant conversation while processing cash-register transactions.
  • Offered customers information about upcoming promotions and available items.
  • Kept clean, organized and well-stocked checkout areas.
  • Addressed customer questions and complaints with professionalism.
  • Gave customers full attention and attended to their needs.
  • Stocked store shelves and end-caps with merchandise.
  • Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment.
  • Worked with supervisory team to meet customer needs.
  • Issued refunds and credits to customers and documented reasons.
  • Assisted in maintaining clean and organized checkout areas to enhance customer experience.
  • Educated customers on store promotions and loyalty programs to increase participation.
  • Covered multiple store areas by cross-training in different roles.
  • Kept customers happy by quickly processing payments and bagging purchases.

Education

GED -

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
12-2026

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Ocvas
Garden Grove
03-2025

High School Diploma -

Phineas Banning High School
Wilmington, CA
08-2022

Skills

  • Time management
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Cash handling
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Active listener
  • Cleanliness
  • Coffee grinding
  • Espresso preparation
  • Brewing methods
  • Food safety oversight
  • Safe food handling

Timeline

Barista

Starbucks, Barista
06.2025 - Current

Dishwasher

SpaceX
09.2024 - 06.2025

Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Club
11.2022 - 06.2024

Cashier

Marshalls
10.2022 - 04.2023

GED -

Fullerton College

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Ocvas

High School Diploma -

Phineas Banning High School