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Elena Benttine

Summary

Personable and reliable candidate with passion for delivering exceptional customer service and positive, upbeat attitude. Well-versed in coffee brewing techniques and committed to mastering latte art, espresso extraction, and customer satisfaction. Dedicated to creating welcoming atmosphere and ensuring memorable experience for every patron.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
Chandler, AZ
09.2024 - Current

Memorized over 50 menu items to create customized beverages for 200+ customers a day.

Optimized workflow by maintaining a clean and organized work space.

Collaborated with 4-10 employees each shift to strategize and excite exceeding company performance metrics.

Defused volatile customer interactions calmly and courteously while upholding company policy.

  • Monitored cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and accountability among staff.
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer service excellence.

Sales Associate

Tillys
Mesa, AZ
12.2022 - 09.2024

Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

Happily guided 50+ customers daily through process of finding their ideal sizes and styles.

Operated POS system transactions including credit, cash, gift cards, exchanges and returns to ensure seamless cash flow.

Supported the opening and closing of each shift demonstrating leadership and punctuality.

Proactively stayed informed about Tilly's latest sales offerings and signed 300+ customers for loyalty programs.

Sales Associate

Fifi And Me
Mesa, AZ
05.2022 - 09.2022

Maintained a clean organized inventory and curated displays of rotating seasonal clothing and accessories.

Anticipated customer needs, providing customer needs on a personal level.

Operated handwritten POS system transactions including credit and cash to ensure accurate cash flow.

Sourced clothing from customers to consign.

Precisely prepped establishment for business to occur during operating hours.

Configured security alarm systems for businesses, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Education

Associate of Science - Psychology

Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Red Mountain High School
Mesa, AZ
05.2024

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Cash handling
  • Problem-solving
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Cleanliness
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Beverage preparation

Accomplishments

  • Won Employee of the month at Tilly's in May 2023
  • Won Employee of the month at Tilly's in March 2024
  • Won Performance award for highest net sales at Tilly's for 2023
  • Won Partner of the quarter at Starbucks in April 2025

Timeline

Barista Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
09.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Tillys
12.2022 - 09.2024

Sales Associate

Fifi And Me
05.2022 - 09.2022

Associate of Science - Psychology

Mesa Community College

High School Diploma -

Red Mountain High School