Isabella Mecklenburg
Missoula,United States
Summary
Dedicated student with very positive attitude and strong work ethic. Looking for a part-time job as I am a full-time student. Excited to immerse myself in Missoula and my future job.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Chef and Barista
Griffith Contracting and Excavation
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
- Maintained food inventories to support efficient cost management.
- Designed and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
- Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.
- Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
- Monitored customer feedback to improve barista performance and customer service.
- Managed scheduling, ordering and other back-of-house tasks to drive operations and maximize sales and profitability.
- Collaborated with cafe management to design and implement promotional strategies for cafe items.
- Created new training guidelines, and provided staff orientation and training.
- Created superlative coffeehouse experience through customer service, beverage preparation, and presentation, in-store marketing and thorough cleanliness and sanitation of space.
Barista
Florence Coffee Company
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Hostess
Mint Bar and Grill
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
Barista
Rising Trout Cafe
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Montana
Missoula 12.2025
Skills
- Started and Managed a Café serving wine, beer, and high-quality espresso drinks over this summer
- Have completed and am up to date on SARC safe serving training for the state of Montana
- High level of communication skills
- Customer savvy
- Well-versed in POS systems
- Adaptable in high-stress, high-energy environments
- Good at curating and cultivating a comfortable workplace
- Awarded MT Achievement Award
References
- Renee Rummands, Current, Manager (406) 366-5643
- Bryan Kostors, Professor, (818) 934-3996
- Mary Wert, Past Employer, Mint, (406) 380-0581
- Brandon O'Halloran, Past Employer Rising Trout (406) 366-9105
- Kodee Kinder, Past Employer Flo-Co (509) 385-4305
Timeline
Barista
Florence Coffee Company
01.2024 - 05.2024
Personal Chef and Barista
Griffith Contracting and Excavation
05.2022 - Current
Hostess
Mint Bar and Grill
12.2021 - 07.2022
Barista
Rising Trout Cafe
10.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Montana
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