Harriet Anderson
Chicago,IL
Summary
My background across a variety of roles has allowed me to gain experience in multiple fields and work styles, strengthening my adaptability and creativity. I’m eager to continue exploring new opportunities that challenge and expand my skills. I bring strong collaboration and communication abilities, a reliable work ethic, and a sharp attention to detail. My artistic background in graphic design and visual storytelling adds a creative perspective to everything I do.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Caterer
Almost Home- Catering and Event Planning
Vergennes, VT
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated food preparation and presentation for various events, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
- Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations during food handling and preparation activities.
- Set up clients desired food of choice on tables and ensure that it looks nice
- Replenish finished dishes with fresh platters
- Clean dishes and organize the van to be ready for the next event
- Prepared specific dishes by adding garnishes
Barista
Old Brick Store
Charlotte, VT
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Crafted high-quality beverages using espresso machines and manual brewing techniques.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming environment for all patrons.
- Trained new baristas on beverage preparation standards and POS system operation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to comply with health regulations.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
Server
Fig (Cocktail Bar)
Shelburne, VT
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Farmer
Head Over Fields
Charlotte, VT
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed irrigation systems to optimize water usage and ensure crop vitality.
- Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
- Implemented crop rotation strategies to enhance soil health and yield.
- Worked and sold the harvested vegetables in the farmstand
- Washed all harvested vegetables
Barista
Goddess And The Grocer
911 W Randolph St Chicago, IL 60607
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
- Followed exact recipes for mixing and preparing beverage and food items.
- Packaged to go orders for customers who were picking up.
- Ran food out to customers who were dining in.
Internship
Zana Gradan
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - 04.2024
- social media
- content creating
- marketing
- photography
- market research
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Retail
Dakin Farm
Ferrisburgh, VT
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to design and setup of merchandise displays promoting key products, creating aesthetically pleasing arrangements to attract customer attention.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
- Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
- Make and serve frozen yogurt
- Design/create gift baskets to put on display around the store
- Weigh and package meat when working in the stores meat room
Food Service Assistant
Mount Abraham School District
Bristol, VT
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Assembled family meal kits
- Packaged and delivered meals to school aged children through the school district
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.
Front Desk Receptionist
Rev Indoor Cycling
Burlington, VT
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Monitored office supplies by checking inventory and placing orders.
- Cleaned and maintained cycling room.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Wedding Event Assistant
Harlow & Dahlia Events
Vermont
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Greeted and directed guests at private events and explained seating arrangements to keep tables organized.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Organized facilities preparation, refreshments and entertainment for gatherings.
- Anticipated event requirements and handled numerous concerns in advance for smooth day-of execution.
- Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
Waitress, Runner, Hostess,
Folinos Wood Fired Pizza
Shelburne, VT
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
Packer/Order Picker
Vermont Teddy Bear Company
Shelburne, VT
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
Park Attendant
Mt. Philo State Park
Charlotte, VT
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Watched areas to anticipate problems and intervened to prevent accidents.
- Maintained good knowledge of park amenities and rules to enthusiastically market facility and services.
- Directed guests through parking lots, safe pathways, entrances and exits to prioritize guest safety.
- Stayed organized and aware of schedules to execute successfully booked events.
- Engaged safety devices and monitored attraction during operation to reduce safety risks.
- Conducted sales and recommended products to meet guest needs.
- Delivered information and details of interest about facility to visitors.
- Latched safety gate after guests entered and exited to avoid unauthorized access to attraction area.
- Performed troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
- Constructed displays and easy-to-read signage to help guests navigate attractions area.
- Issued tickets to customers and collected payment and fees for desired services.
- Maximized customer service and satisfaction by providing directions to visitors regarding requested locations, events and landmarks.
- Assisted guests with transactions for rides and attractions to facilitate fun and exciting experiences.
- Cleaned and maintained public restrooms and campsites
Education
Graphic Design
Community College of Vermont
Winooski, VT08-2026
Psychology - Psychology
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY2025
General Studies
Lake Foresr College
Lake Forest, IL12-2021
Skills
- Graphic Design: Visual composition, color theory, and layout design
- Branding & Identity: Logo, packaging, and promotional design
- Typography: Type selection, hierarchy, and text-based design
- Digital Tools: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier, Lightroom)
- Photography: Camera operation, lighting, editing, and visual storytelling
- Illustration: Digital and traditional drawing for design projects
- Print & Production: Pre-press setup, file formatting, and output for print
- Portfolio Development: Professional presentation of design work
- Creative Problem Solving: Concept development and visual communication
- Collaboration & Critique: Working with peers, receiving and applying feedback
- Persuasive Selling
- Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
- Providing feedback
- Customer assistance
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Friendly and outgoing
Timeline
Barista
Old Brick Store
08.2025 - 12.2025
Caterer
Almost Home- Catering and Event Planning
06.2025 - Current
Farmer
Head Over Fields
06.2025 - 08.2025
Server
Fig (Cocktail Bar)
05.2025 - 09.2025
Internship
Zana Gradan
01.2024 - 04.2024
Barista
Goddess And The Grocer
09.2023 - 04.2025
Retail
Dakin Farm
10.2022 - 08.2023
Food Service Assistant
Mount Abraham School District
06.2022 - 08.2023
Wedding Event Assistant
Harlow & Dahlia Events
06.2022 - 10.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
Rev Indoor Cycling
02.2022 - 03.2023
Packer/Order Picker
Vermont Teddy Bear Company
12.2020 - 01.2021
Waitress, Runner, Hostess,
Folinos Wood Fired Pizza
09.2020 - 03.2021
Park Attendant
Mt. Philo State Park
06.2018 - 11.2020
Graphic Design
Community College of Vermont
Psychology - Psychology
SUNY Empire State College
General Studies
Lake Foresr College