Elly Harrison
Yakima
Summary
Reliable Barista quickly masters new concepts and skills. Passionate about helping customers and creating satisfying experiences. Strong history of providing top-notch service and support. Exceptional communication skills with proven track record of building client rapport.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Yakima Coffee Company
Yakima
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Ensured all equipment was maintained in proper working order according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
General Manager
Yakima Coffee Company
Yakima
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education And School Health
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06-2026
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Yakima, WA06-2023
Associate of Arts -
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA06-2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Health and safety regulations
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Friendly and outgoing
- Adaptive and creative
- Opening and closing duties
- Espresso preparation
- Espresso machine operations
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Volunteering
- Babysitting
- Hiking
Accomplishments
- PESH Vice President at CWU 2025-2026
- 2015 Grand Champion Novice Showman 4-H Winner
References
- Tony Andrews (509)-424-0459
- Nick & Lindsey Lombardi (509)- 594-8878
- Hannah Marin (509) 945-2925
Availbilty
- Looking for Part-Time
- Available Monday through Sunday starting 7/1/25
- Willing to be flexible with shifts
- Four shifts a week preferred
Timeline
General Manager
Yakima Coffee Company
01.2023 - 08.2023
Barista
Yakima Coffee Company
09.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education And School Health
Central Washington University
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Associate of Arts -
Yakima Valley Community College
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