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Barista

Jacob Adams

Portland,OR

Summary

I'm a multi-industry professional having worked for Netflix produced films, while also deepening my passion for the craftsmanship aspects of the service industry. My goal is to develop a space encompassing both, and to pull the people I love from both sides together to create and enrich the space around us.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Digital Fabrication Processor

Netflix Animation
Portland, OR
08.2020 - 11.2021
  • Processed, fixed, and adjusted heads and faces for stop motion puppets for Netflix original film Wendell and Wild. Starring Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele, directed by Henry Selick.
  • Facility manager for my department (keeping material stocked)
  • Safety leader for my dpeartment

Barista Shift Lead

Case Study Coffee
Portland, OR
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Created superlative coffeehouse experience through customer service, beverage preparation and presentation, in-store marketing and thorough cleanliness and sanitation of space.
  • Trained, scheduled and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
  • Memorized ingredients and recipes for wide variety specialty drinks.

Host/Server

Ex Novo Brewing
Portland, OR
08.2019 - 02.2020

Easy part-time work to also gain more knowledge on craft beer.

  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Bartender/Server/Busser

The Vault
Savannah, GA
04.2017 - 08.2019

Trained from the ground up, this was the beginning of my time in the service industry. It was an asian fusion restaurant, extraordinarily busy, yet we had to maintain composure and rely on creating a good experience for our guests.

This company gave opportunity for growth, and they allowed a change of scenery due to continuously opening new restaurants.

  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Fabricator/Director of Photography

Self-Employed
Savannah, GA
06.2018 - 06.2019

Polishing puppets (head cores), heavy assistance with construction and fabrication of sets, as well as Designed lighting and shot composition for the Annie nominated short film.

Intern

Killerman
Savannah, GA
03.2017 - 04.2017

Office/Production intern for Killerman starring Liam Hemsworth.

  • Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.

Carpenter

IATSE Local 320
Savannah, GA
05.2016 - 05.2016

Assisting with construction/deconstruction and loading in/out the touring production of Broadway's Annie: The Musical when they were touring down south, playing at Georgia Southern University.

  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.

Carpenter

Synetic Theater
, Washington DC
06.2014 - 02.2015

Building up and stripping down Phil Charlwood's (Set/scenic designer) stage creations for the calendar season.

Productions-

The Island of Dr. Moreau

As You Like It

  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Completed tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA
09.2015 - 06.2019

Skills

Team Oriented

Lighting Tech

Camera Operation

Windows

macOS

Adobe Suite

Wood-work

Fabrication skills

Food preparation and safety

Coffee machinery

Ordering procedures

Menu memorization

Employee training

Adaptive and creative

Timeline

Digital Fabrication Processor

Netflix Animation
08.2020 - 11.2021

Barista Shift Lead

Case Study Coffee
09.2019 - 06.2020

Host/Server

Ex Novo Brewing
08.2019 - 02.2020

Fabricator/Director of Photography

Self-Employed
06.2018 - 06.2019

Bartender/Server/Busser

The Vault
04.2017 - 08.2019

Intern

Killerman
03.2017 - 04.2017

Carpenter

IATSE Local 320
05.2016 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production

Savannah College of Art And Design
09.2015 - 06.2019

Carpenter

Synetic Theater
06.2014 - 02.2015
Jacob Adams