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Learning new skills, languages, coding, studying web development and full stack, traveling.
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AssistantManager

Diana Wolgamott

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dedicated Coffee Industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Coffee Roasting and Production Logistics

Private Roaster
Renton, WA
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
  • Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.
  • Trained new employees in groups and in one-on-one scenarios.
  • Educated coworkers and customers about new products.
  • Set and achieved goals for professional development and advancement.

Gourmet Latte Delivery and Barista

Gourmet Latte
Mill Creek, WA
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Served and assisted diners by carrying plates of food, taking and delivering beverage orders and refilling glasses.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

SAS Merchandiser

Sas Retail Merchandising
Seattle, WA
08.2018 - 11.2018

Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.

  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Assembled quarter and full-size point of purchase promotional displays.
  • Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes.
  • Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
  • Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
  • Completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins and arranged in-store displays to showcase available products.

Spa Concierge

T-Spa Tulalip
Marysville, WA
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Managed front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and greeting guests.
  • Washed, dried and folded towels to keep laundry area and dressing rooms clean and properly stocked.
  • Carried out regular walk throughs of entire spa to verify cleanliness, working facilities and adequate stock levels of guest amenities and linens.
  • Anticipated and addressed guests' service needs by reviewing daily spa appointments.
  • Assisted estheticians and massage therapists in setting up rooms and stations with supplies.
  • Recommended and sold spa packages and memberships based on client's preferences and needs.
  • Performed clerical duties by compiling, sorting and filing daily transaction receipts and membership contracts.
  • Set up lockers with robes and slippers to prepare guests for massages, facials, manicures and pedicures.
  • Replenished locker room linens, robes and sandals to maintain adequate supplies for guests.
  • Provided numerous guests with tour of spa, swimming pool and fitness center to explain benefits of services and membership privileges, boosting memberships 5%.
  • Greeted up to 100 guests per hour and escorted to correct treatment rooms.
  • Supported fitness center activities by cleaning machines, replenishing bottled water, replacing hand towels and refilling spa water.
  • Monitored temperatures and chemicals of Jacuzzi pools to kill bacteria and maintain comfortable water temperatures.
  • Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Worked closely with guests, some VIP or celebrity, with high degree of respect for privacy.
  • Maintained front desk's concierge book to provide visitors with access to relevant local information.
  • Explained security policies and procedures to guests and hotel staff to promote visitor confidence and safety.
  • Facilitated visitor requests for dining and tourist attractions by researching various venues and locales.
  • Provided each guest with list of resort's upcoming activities and events upon check-in to enhance stays.
  • Scheduled deliveries of flowers, gifts, and other products and made reservations for spa services and dining.
  • Contacted previous guests and potential visitors via email with information on events and hotel to build clientele base.
  • Supported local sports teams, museums, restaurants and other tourist-oriented spots by promoting events to hotel guests.

Navy Exchange

Navy Region Northwest
Marysville, WA
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Responded to customer inquiries with patience and positivity to establish excellent first impression.
  • Connected callers with appropriate professional, department or business.
  • Supported customers by managing an average of 40 calls per day efficiently while maintaining professionalism and upbeat tone.
  • Performed clerical work such as sorting mail, restocking supplies and typing documents.
  • Received incoming calls and paged individuals and departments over PA system.
  • Attended safety training meetings to learn procedures for handling medical and fire emergency calls.
  • Managed telephone switchboard of personnel and routed internal and external calls to provide quick connection.
  • Managed multi-line switchboard system for busy alcohol, appliance, and mattress departments.
  • Searched relevant directories to find contacts, business addresses, and inventory and delivery information for customers and employees.
  • Kept records of calls placed and charges incurred.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

MWR Prep Cook and Cashier

MWR Navy Region Northwest
Everett, WA
03.2011 - 04.2015
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Maintained cash drawer of $350.00 or more per shift.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Greeted over 1,000 customers per day.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
  • Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions, and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
  • Learned Prep Cook and Lead Cashier positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Lifted up to 75 pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads.
  • Set up new sales displays each shift.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in Rectrac inventory system.

Education

Certification - Massage Therapy

Northwest Academy of The Healing Arts
Bellingham, WA
04.2019

High School Diploma -

Marysville Pilchuck High School
Marysville, WA
06.2010

Skills

  • Espresso Machine Operation and Maintenance
  • Product Advertising
  • Equipment Checks and Assessments
  • Machinery Troubleshooting and Maintenance
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Product Upselling and Cross Selling
  • Workstation Maintenance
  • Process Control
  • Coordinating Orders
  • Stocking Supplies and Retail Products
  • Inventory Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Shipment Receiving
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Performance Improvements
  • Supply Ordering
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Reliable and Dependable
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Quality Control
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Staff Training

Learning new skills, languages, coding, studying web development and full stack, traveling.

Getting ready to take classes in coding and web development while utilizing skills picked up through working previous jobs. Taking my skills and love for traveling and creating a travel guideline for women of color who are solo traveling.

Timeline

Coffee Roasting and Production Logistics

Private Roaster
02.2021 - 11.2021

Gourmet Latte Delivery and Barista

Gourmet Latte
10.2019 - 06.2021

SAS Merchandiser

Sas Retail Merchandising
08.2018 - 11.2018

Spa Concierge

T-Spa Tulalip
12.2017 - 06.2018

Navy Exchange

Navy Region Northwest
10.2015 - 10.2016

MWR Prep Cook and Cashier

MWR Navy Region Northwest
03.2011 - 04.2015

Certification - Massage Therapy

Northwest Academy of The Healing Arts

High School Diploma -

Marysville Pilchuck High School
Diana Wolgamott