Jacob Garrie
St. Augustine,FL
Summary
High School graduate, looking to pursue a career in the aquarium, veterinary, or outdoor/nature based fields. Looking for jobs to gain experience for the future.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food and Beverage Attendant
Marineland Dolphin Adventure
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized restaurant to comply with hygiene and health regulations.
- Provided guests with information about menu items, specials and promotions to provide quality service.
- Collaborated with other food and beverage attendants to provide prompt, smooth and excellent service.
- Processed payments and provided receipts to establish proof of transaction.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Processed payments for orders and provided customers with change.
- Answered customer questions about food and beverage items and assisted with menu selections.
- During seasonal layoffs I was promoted to the photography and education department.
Photographer and Educator
Marineland Dolphin Adventure
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Photographed Dolphins and Guests to create once in a lifetime photos to take home
- Educated guests of history of Marineland and the livelihood of it's dolphins.
- Educated guests on the importance of not touching Marine life out in the ocean
- Educated guests on the difference in lifespan of Dolphin's under human care as opposed to those out in the wild.
Food and Beverage Attendant
Marineland Dolphin Adventure
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized restaurant to comply with hygiene and health regulations.
- Provided guests with information about menu items, specials and promotions to provide quality service.
- Collaborated with other food and beverage attendants to provide prompt, smooth and excellent service.
- Processed payments and provided receipts to establish proof of transaction.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Processed payments for orders and provided customers with change.
- Answered customer questions about food and beverage items and assisted with menu selections.
- During seasonal layoffs I was promoted to the photography and education department.
Coffee Barista
Starbucks, Target
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Cross-sold pastries and sandwiches with coffee orders, boosting customer purchases.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Brewed and served coffee, tea and other non-alcoholic drinks according to company standards.
- Prepared and stocked baked goods, sandwiches, wraps and light snacks to compliment beverage choices.
- Addressed specific customer questions and requests, fielding to manager issues outside of scope.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
Online Order Fulfillment
Target
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
Cashier
Muriel's Crepes/ Ben's Pretzels
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Mentored new team members on cash register.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Monitored product levels and prepped fresh items as needed
Lawn Maintenance Worker
Self Employed
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Scheduling and communicating with various clients
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coastal Connections Academy
Saint Augustine, FL05.2022
Skills
- P>Customer Relations
- P>Staff Training
- P>Cash register systems
- P>Written and verbal communication
- P>Cleaning and sanitizing
- P>Digital Photography
- P>Wildlife photography
Certification
PADI Open Water Diver
Timeline
Food and Beverage Attendant
Marineland Dolphin Adventure
04.2024 - 06.2024
Photographer and Educator
Marineland Dolphin Adventure
08.2023 - 01.2024
Food and Beverage Attendant
Marineland Dolphin Adventure
05.2023 - 08.2023
Coffee Barista
Starbucks, Target
11.2022 - 04.2023
Online Order Fulfillment
Target
08.2022 - 04.2023
Cashier
Muriel's Crepes/ Ben's Pretzels
09.2021 - 01.2023
Lawn Maintenance Worker
Self Employed
02.2021 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Coastal Connections Academy
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