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Elexus Nieves

New York,NY

Summary

I am 24 years old and currently living in New York City, with nearly seven years of experience in food service, customer service, and sales. My expertise as a barista and in other roles has honed my ability to deliver quality and ensure customer satisfaction.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista/FOH

Pier 59 Studios
08.2024 - Current

As a barista, I craft a variety of specialty drinks including alcoholic and serve customers with a welcoming, attentive approach. My responsibilities include operating the POS system efficiently, handling catering orders, and serving food to ensure a smooth customer experience. I also maintain cleanliness and organization in production studios, keeping spaces ready for use, and assist in setting up and supporting private and corporate events, including partnerships with clients such as Netflix and Cloudera. With a focus on quality and professionalism, I help create a positive environment that enhances each guest’s experience.

Manager: Casey Rocas +1 (347) 478-1339

Barista

Blank Street Coffeee
  • Experience with an automated espresso machine (not limited to automated machines only. Also experience with manual one.) as well as steam wands.
  • Simple latte art Experience and coffee trained with knowledge of coffee and handcrafted drinks
  • Able to work in a fast paced environments, as well as work well under pressure and multi task orders.

Manager- David Pimentel 347-375-9526

FOH Team Member, Barista

Dreamery
  • Provided knowledge pertaining to allergen free/vegan food products including mostly ice cream
  • Handcrafting coffee drinks using parlor coffee
  • Facilitate occasional children's events/ charity events and promotional/seasonal food products
  • We create an enthusiastic and fun environment for all guests and leave them with a great experience coming back for more each time.

Manager- Kris He/They 518-322-7970

Sales Rep/Barista

Nespresso
  • Sales associate and customer service representative.
  • Through prior specialized coffee/customer service skills and knowledge I am able to tailor products and suggestions to all customer needs.
  • Committed to delivering an exceptional coffee experience through the use of company values and standards.
  • Constantly utilizing a growth minded spirit to maintain positive change within my community and team.

Manager- Thu.Huynh@nespresso.com

Barista

Kuro Kirin
  • Experienced Barista and role as cashier on POS machine. Gained knowledge on The LaMarzocco espresso machine, and facilitated an inviting and enthusiastic, environment for the community of Inwood. Whether it is frequent comers or new guests. My main responsibility was to create specialty coffee drinks using Counter Culture coffee and working alongside/trained by Counter Culture coffee experts.

Supervisor- Maddie Clough 515-883-0677

Scooper, Barista

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
  • Attending to customers every need with upbeat service as well as abiding by the food safety regulations, and learning the entire menu.
  • Preparing a variety of drinks and shakes as well as treats.
  • Maintaining the store, answering phone calls, fulfilling orders and deliveries.
  • I have also done catering events for the company at Macys, as well as a few other venues.

Manager-

Breanne Mackie beeb@vanleeuwenicecream.com

FOH,Barista

BY Chloe Restaurant
  • Attending customers needs with upbeat service, while abiding food safety regulations and food allergy guides.
  • Working at Chloe prepared me to practice safety with food handling and peoples allergies as well as diet restrictions.
  • Veganism was a vocal at both the restaurant and bakery.
  • Both locations I worked for my responsibilities consisted of carrying boxes up to (50 pounds), Opened and closed in both stores(Sweets by Chloe and By Chloe, making boxes for display, serving and packing food,cashier , stocking, cleaning, answering phone calls,deliveries,created espresso based drinks, and spontaneous quizzing on menu items for allergy purposes.

Manager- Mark 646-712-4023

Education

Bachelors in Psychology- in progress -

City University of New York, Lehman College
NY
08.2025

Associates degree in psychology -

The Borough of Manhattan College
NY
04.2021

Highschool Diploma -

The Global Learning Collaborative
NY
06.2018

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Food service
  • Communication skills
  • Bilingual
  • Team/Leadership Skills
  • Coffee Knowledge
  • Hospitality Experience
  • Adaptability
  • CPR Certified

Certification

CPR certified, C2732806474952122

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Barista/FOH

Pier 59 Studios
08.2024 - Current

Associates degree in psychology -

The Borough of Manhattan College

Highschool Diploma -

The Global Learning Collaborative

Barista

Blank Street Coffeee

FOH Team Member, Barista

Dreamery

Sales Rep/Barista

Nespresso

Barista

Kuro Kirin

Scooper, Barista

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

FOH,Barista

BY Chloe Restaurant

Bachelors in Psychology- in progress -

City University of New York, Lehman College
Elexus Nieves