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Barista

Charmaine Smith

Lakewood,WA

Summary

Engaging and detail-oriented service provider with 5+ years of responding to inquiries with exceptional social skills, communication and customer service background. Trained to thrive in challenging situations resulting in efficient conflict resolution and communication. I can effectively supervise employees and make sure that everything is in order within any department, as well as be a team player, and follow orders. Eager to join a team and maintain the highest level of service and growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Perfect Cup Espresso
08.2024 - 06.2025

Responsible for preparing and serving a variety of hot and cold beverages, especially coffee and espresso drinks in a fast paced environment. This role includes engaging with customers, taking orders, operating coffee machines and maintaining a clean and welcoming space.

Highlights:

  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.

Self- Employed Hairstylist

Self
01.2021 - 08.2024
  • Managed full business operations including appointment scheduling, budgeting, and client retention strategies.
  • Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
  • Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
  • Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
  • Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
  • Built and maintained a loyal client base
  • Specialized in braiding, sew-ins, installs and maintenance.

Budtender/Shift Lead

Zips Cannabis
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assisted the management team with the activities and operations of the store, while abiding by policies, procedures and operational guidelines. Responsible for helping customers, checking them out, cash handling and customer service. all while being sure you listen well and communicate effectively with various audiences.

Self- Employed Hairstylist

Self
03.2014 - 10.2019
  • Managed full business operations including appointment scheduling, budting, and client retention strategies.
  • Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
  • Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
  • Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
  • Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
  • Built and maintained a loyal client base
  • Specialized in braiding, sewins, installs and maintenance.

Supply Specialist

US Army
04.2011 - 03.2014
  • Duties involving supply requests, receipt, storage, issue, accountability and preservation of individual, organizational and installation equipment throughout the base. Kept maintenance on all administrative supply and supporting document files.

Call Center Representative

Aegis Communications
01.2011 - 04.2011
  • Acted as a customer Service Representative for AARP Health Insurance who maintains a high level of professionalism, patience and efficiency to minimize customer dissatisfaction and increase customer loyalty. Assisted customers with information on current health insurance and addressed any concerns in a professional and speedy manner.

Underwriting Assistant

Scott And White Healthplan
05.2010 - 12.2010
  • Dedicated and focused Underwriting Assistant at Scott And white Health plan who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and authority.

Administrative Assistant

Scott and White Health Plan
01.2010 - 05.2010
  • Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files. Planned meetings and prepared conference rooms. Maintained an up-to-date department organizational chart. Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Child and youth Program Assistant

CYSS
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Maintained control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Assisted in providing and leading planned activities for program participants. Helped establish a program environment that promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth and adults. Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule.

Education

High School Diploma -

Killeen High School
Killeen, TX
01.2007

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Microsoft office
  • CPR certified
  • Receptionist
  • Sales
  • Excel
  • Microsoft office
  • Data entry
  • Organizational skills
  • Logistics operations
  • Supply chain distribution
  • Sourcing strategies
  • Cash handling experience
  • POS system operation

Languages

English: Conversational

Timeline

Barista

Perfect Cup Espresso
08.2024 - 06.2025

Self- Employed Hairstylist

Self
01.2021 - 08.2024

Budtender/Shift Lead

Zips Cannabis
10.2019 - 01.2021

Self- Employed Hairstylist

Self
03.2014 - 10.2019

Supply Specialist

US Army
04.2011 - 03.2014

Call Center Representative

Aegis Communications
01.2011 - 04.2011

Underwriting Assistant

Scott And White Healthplan
05.2010 - 12.2010

Administrative Assistant

Scott and White Health Plan
01.2010 - 05.2010

Child and youth Program Assistant

CYSS
01.2009 - 12.2009

High School Diploma -

Killeen High School
Charmaine Smith