Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Volunteer
Jabez Cafe
09.2022 - 01.2023
Jabez is a nonprofit cafe created to give job experience to Hispanic teenagers with disabilities. The cafe serves the community by fostering a meeting place and offering home- cooked meals where people pay what they can.
Successful communication with and assistance to monolingual Spanish-speaking staff and patrons.
Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Took and followed detailed directions from others.
Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Role of cultural exchange.
Barista
High Ground Cafe/ Coffee Emporium
09.2021 - 07.2023
Main roles as barista, cashier, and food preparation
Skill development in customer service, working as a team, fast-paced environment, giving recommendations and helping to create an accommodating environment, keeping a sanitary and organized space.
Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
Front of House Team Member
Panera Bread
03.2021 - 08.2021
Collaborated with coworkers to address need of guests, increasing customer satisfaction.
Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
Kept a tidy and sanitary work and dining space.
Dining Associate
Hillcrest Dining
10.2019 - 11.2020
Job consisting of various tasks including but not limited: to washing dishes, cleaning, serving food, restocking, organizing, and aiding in food preparation.
External Relations
Hancher Auditorium
09.2019 - 03.2020
Worked as a lobby attendant, seat usher, and ticket scanner
Skills developed in verbal communication, collaboration, organization, and ethics
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Front of House Employee
Dotties Flour Shop
02.2018 - 03.2020
Assisted with food prep, packaging of products, customer service, and organizing stock and displays.
Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting and interacting with each guest.
Maintained tidy and organized work area to preserve aesthetics and support cleanliness and quality standards.
Helped customers locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options
Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
Associate
Andy's Frozen Custard
08.2017 - 05.2019
Customer service related aspects: working as a cashier, calling out orders, and welcoming customers
Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
Worked to maintain a clean and efficient work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ethics and Public Policy: Sociology
University of Iowa
05.2023
Skills
Food Service
Ticket Taking
Patron Support
Reading Comprehension
Spanish
Social Perceptiveness
Active Learning
Help Patrons
Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Food Safety
Food Preparation
Creative Thinking
POS Transactions
Retail Sales
Cash Handling
Time Management
Timeline
Door Staff
The Pageant
07.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Jabez Cafe
09.2022 - 01.2023
Barista
High Ground Cafe/ Coffee Emporium
09.2021 - 07.2023
Front of House Team Member
Panera Bread
03.2021 - 08.2021
Dining Associate
Hillcrest Dining
10.2019 - 11.2020
External Relations
Hancher Auditorium
09.2019 - 03.2020
Front of House Employee
Dotties Flour Shop
02.2018 - 03.2020
Associate
Andy's Frozen Custard
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Ethics and Public Policy: Sociology