James Balfour
San Diego,CA
Summary
I'm a people person with years of experience in the service industry, and I enjoy helping others. I have worked with all kinds of customers over the years as well as being in leadership positions most of my ault life. I enjoy teaching others and sharing my skills and knowledge to help benefit others. I am an effective communicator and I have a keen eye for creativity. I'm also very organized and I thrive in a clean workspace. I also enjoy preforming and making music along with skating or surfing in my free time!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Producer
Independent
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Developed musical compositions and arrangements for a variety of genres.
- Recorded, mixed, and edited audio tracks in the studio.
- Collaborated with artists to create unique sounds for their projects.
- Mastered tracks using advanced digital audio editing software.
- Composed original music using various instruments and software programs.
- Played different musical instruments to accompany and complement praise teams.
- Rewrote original musical scores in different musical styles by changing tempos, harmonies, and rhythms.
Barista
Darshan Bakery
Del Mar, CA
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Placed orders with suppliers for delivery of products required for daily operations.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Created promotional displays for advertising special events or promotions at the cafe.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
Swim Instructor
Waterworks aquatics
San Diego, CA
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Instructed participants on water safety rules and regulations.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
Server/Bartender
Me n Eds
Pismo Beach, CA
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Education
Associate of Arts - Film, Tv, And Entertainment
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA12-2022
Associate of Science - Communications
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2022
Skills
- Audio mixing
- Collaborative skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Event planning
- Problem-solving
- Sound engineering
- Interpersonal communication
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- First aid and CPR
- Customer service
- Child supervision
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- Making music
- Skateboarding
- Surfing
- Biking
- Frisbee
Timeline
Barista
Darshan Bakery
12.2023 - 09.2024
Swim Instructor
Waterworks aquatics
06.2023 - 03.2024
Server/Bartender
Me n Eds
02.2021 - 12.2022
Music Producer
Independent
01.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts - Film, Tv, And Entertainment
Cuesta College
Associate of Science - Communications
Cuesta College