Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
Oak Brook, IL
10.2022 - Current
Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
Supported highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
Restocked self-service area with sweeteners, stir sticks and coffee cup sleeves.
Barista Shift Lead
Dunkin' Donuts
Lombard, IL
06.2022 - 08.2022
Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
Supported highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment.
Supported store manager with recruiting, interviewing and hiring baristas.
Established and adjusted ordering parameters to manage inventory.
Gave samples of popular coffee and tea blends to create sales opportunities.
Greeted customers at front counter, answering questions and inputting specialty coffee orders into POS system.
Trained new employees in operational procedures and modeled duties for front and back house positions.
Reconciled daily sales each shift, counting register drawers and resolving discrepancies.
Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
Barista
Dunkin' Donuts
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
08.2021 - 05.2022
Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
Helped train new associates about the ins and outs of the job
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
Elmhurst, IL
07.2020 - 06.2021
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.