Esmé Eubanks
Chicago,IL
Summary
Motivated Service Worker and Student with exceptional interpersonal communication strengths, problem solving skills, and customer service background. Committed to maintaining and contributing to the welcoming environment of Dark Matter Coffee. Solid experience processing payments, handling food and meeting customer demands with diligent and well-organized mentality. Fast learner and adapter to new circumstances and challenges paired with knowledge of coffee-making equipment operations. Works well under pressure and in fast-paced settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bassist
Creeping Charlie
01.2019 - Current
- Recorded bass on Creeping Charlie's first EP, Asymmetrical, which debuted as #25 in North American College and
- Community Radio's (NACC) “Top Adds” chart and was played on more than 150 radio stations across the country
- Recorded Bass on Creeping Charlie's sophomore LP record, How to Kill Creeping Charlie
- Preformed live at various venues and art festivals around the Twin Cities and the midwest
- Toured as an opening act for artists, including Shamir in the summer of 2021
- Creeping Charlie named 'Best new Band' of Minnesota in 2023 by The Current, First Avenue, and The Star Tribune https://www.startribune.com/sister-helmed-quarantine-born-creeping-charlie-leads-first-aves-best-new-bands-of-2022-minneapolis/600244657/
- Currently recording the band's new LP set to debut in early 2024
Cashier
Lakewinds Food Co-op
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Informed customers on membership benefits and purchasing stock at community-owned grocery store.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Cleaned and sanitized station to maintain COVID-19 precautions and performed closing responsibilities such as organizing the register and cleaning the store.
Summer Camp Counselor
Simply Jane ArtAble
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted summer art camp teacher with supervision of ten children ages 5–10
- Independently supervised children's outdoor playground activities and led art and craft activities such as sewing and painting.
- Taught children basic art skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05.2025
High School Diploma -
DeLaSalle High School
Minneapolis, MN05.2021
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Studio Recording
- Microsoft Excel
- Booking Experience
- Touring
- Social Media Management and Advertising
- Customer Assistance
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Customer Transactions (Credit and Cash)
- Grant Writing and Volunteer Management
- Fundraising
Volunteer Work
Naco Wellness SolarSPELL iPad Initiative Naco, Mexico Naco Wellness Clinic November 2019
- Spearheaded initiative to donate 50 retired iPads from DeLaSalle High School to the Naco Wellness Initiative.
- Liaised with the Principal of DeLaSalle High School and the President of Naco Wellness Clinic in collaboration with the Arizona State SolarSPELL program to connect the iPads to the center's offline solar-powered digital library for use by grade school and high school students, adult learners earning their GEDs, and local health promoters.
- Fundraised additional $1,100 for school infrastructure and supplies and coordinated donations of four sewing machines and fabric for 40 blankets to community elders.
Be The Match Registry Drive Minneapolis, MN DeLaSalle High School March 2018
- Developed and successfully presented a proposal to the DeLaSalle High School Principal to launch a Be The Match Registry Bone Marrow Drive during parent–teacher conferences.
- Liaised with Be The Match coordinator to acquire materials, consent forms, educational pamphlets, and swabbing station supplies for distribution at information booth.
- Registered ~20 potential bone marrow donors and managed information booth, distributed swab tests, and educated visitors about the importance of donor registry for cancer and sickle cell anemia treatment.
Donations Volunteer Minneapolis, MN Indian Child Welfare Act Law Center July–September 2020
- Designed and distributed flyers in the neighborhood and on social media platforms to coordinate toiletry, diaper and formula donations to the Indian Child Welfare Act Law Center for Native families in need across the Twin Cities
- Delivered donations to the center and raised ~$700 in monetary donations and merchandise
Event Volunteer and Usher Minneapolis, MN DeLaSalle High School's Starry Night Prom 2018–2019
- Directed guests and assisted with event preparation at DeLaSalle's Starry Night Prom, a prom for people with disabilities that has drawn more than 1,400 guests each year.
- Participated in seminars and sensitivity trainings on how to welcome people with diverse needs to ensure their comfort at the event.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Cashier
Lakewinds Food Co-op
10.2020 - 09.2022
Bassist
Creeping Charlie
01.2019 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Simply Jane ArtAble
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
DePaul University
High School Diploma -
DeLaSalle High School
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