James Barrera
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
I am currently a shift supervisor at Starbucks, and previously, I was a team leader at Chick-fil-A. I am currently in my senior year at CSUB, and I am pursuing my bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in finance. I am proficient in scheduling, cash handling, handling inventory, and team management. I drive operational excellence by providing leadership, clear communication, being team-oriented, and closing any gaps in the operation. While most of my experience comes from the fast-paced food industry, I am confident that I have developed a great set of transferable skills that will help me thrive as I look to step into my career field of finance. I am eager to step into a new industry and role as I finish up my education here at CSUB, and I feel well-prepared and confident for the challenge.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Bakersfield, California
05.2025 - Current
- Lead and supervise baristas during the shift, delegating tasks to ensure work gets done efficiently.
- Train and coach new or seasoned partners as needed, in a respectful and supportive manner.
- Model and uphold Starbucks' culture, values, and mission.
- Monitored inventory levels, placed inventory orders, and completed inventory counts to ensure a sufficient stock of food, beverage components, and supplies.
- Demonstrated 'Green Apron Service,' and supervised that all partners are also demonstrating this 'Green Apron' customer service.
- Responsible for managing, counting, and verifying all store cash, including tills, safe funds, and deposits.
- Completed food safety checks every shift to ensure standards are being met.
Back of House Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
Bakersfield, CA
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinated with managers to identify skill or knowledge gaps and implement training needs.
- Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Maintain a "Culture of Care," and ensure the well-being of all team members.
- Directed and led employees and team members on effective operations, methods and procedures.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations
Certified Training Shift Manager
Raising Cane's
Bakersfield, CA
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.
- Coached employees on interactions with customers to drive exceptional service.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Reported employee behavioral issues, losses and customer complaints to upper-level management.
- Directed and led employees and team members on effective operations, methods and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA06-2026
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Bakersfield, CA06.2021
Skills
- Spanish Speaker
- Adept at coaching in the moment
- Decision Making
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Financial Reporting
- People Leadership
- Delegating Work
- Training Design & Delivery
- Customer Service
- Clear & Concise Communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
05.2025 - Current
Back of House Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
06.2023 - 06.2025
Certified Training Shift Manager
Raising Cane's
07.2020 - 04.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University, Bakersfield