Daegan Schenk
Cottage Grove,OR
Summary
Hardworking and motivated student at the University of Oregon with nearly four years of customer service experience. Background includes working as a Starbucks barista, later promoted to shift lead, and more recently contributing to the team at the local cafe Lovely. Consistently strives to give full effort in every role—whether assisting customers, keeping operations running smoothly, or creating a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through the door. Known for strong punctuality and reliability, with pride taken in both leading and supporting coworkers to build a positive and friendly workplace. Brings additional strengths in Spanish communication, public speaking, and a genuine enthusiasm for helping others while contributing to a collaborative team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lovely Barista/Food Preparation Worker
Lovely LLC
Springfield, OR
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Performed a wide range of roles including food preparation, drink making, juicing, dishwashing, and other operational tasks. Maintained strong communication between both back-of-house (BOH) staff and front-of-house (FOH) customers, helping resolve issues, support coworkers, and ensure smooth coordination across the restaurant. Initially hired solely as an opening barista, but demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic that led to the opportunity to move into a full-time position with expanded responsibilities throughout the establishment. Strong communication skills, dedication to quality, and a consistent willingness to work hard contributed to success in the role and helped build a solid foundation for future professional opportunities.
Starbucks Shift Supervisor
Sunriver Resort
Sunriver, OR
06.2024 - 09.2024
- After working as a barista for several years, became promoted to shift lead. Took on greater responsibilities such as leading new merchandise drops, helping coworkers follow store guidelines, and fostering a positive environment between baristas and customers as well as among team members. When the manager was away, became responsible for leading the store, including overseeing opening and closing procedures, managing daily operations, and stepping into management duties when needed. Consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and reliability, often going above and beyond to keep operations running smoothly during busy periods. Thrived under pressure and adapted quickly in fast-paced, stressful environments while maintaining a calm and supportive presence for both customers and the team. Strong multitasking and organizational skills helped support an efficient and collaborative store culture.
Starbucks Barista
Sunriver Resort
Sunriver, OR
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Prepared beverages and food items while attending to customer needs and expectations with professionalism and care. Consistently followed resort and store guidelines to maintain a polished store image and deliver the best possible experience for every guest. Working in a fast-paced resort environment required staying adaptable and responsive to a wide range of guest requests, often under pressure. Remained diligent about upholding safety and sanitation regulations and took pride in being a dependable team member who stayed calm, efficient, and solutions-focused in stressful situations. Whether managing a sudden rush or addressing individual guest concerns, always worked to ensure service was seamless and welcoming.
Education
Multilingualism; Japanese (Linguistics)
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR03.2026
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Supervising experience
- POS
- Hospitality
- Cash handling
- Food safety
- Leadership
- Shift management
- Food service
- Customer Service
- Time management
- Team player
Certification
- Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish)
- Driver's License
- Food Handlers License
Languages
Spanish - Expert
Japanese - Intermediate
Timeline
Lovely Barista/Food Preparation Worker
Lovely LLC
07.2025 - 09.2025
Starbucks Shift Supervisor
Sunriver Resort
06.2024 - 09.2024
Starbucks Barista
Sunriver Resort
05.2022 - 06.2024
Multilingualism; Japanese (Linguistics)
University of Oregon