Jessalyn Padilla
Laurens
Summary
I have worked in customer service and food service for over five years and learned how to thrive in a fast-paced environment, build teams, communicate well, and foster relationships not only with my coworkers but also the people I served.
I have worked as an assistant in the production field. I love getting to know people and learning the craft from them. I am eager to gain more experience in this field and love being involved in the hustle and bustle that comes with the job.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Chestnut Coffee House
Simpsonville
07.2024 - Current
- Worked in Customer Service to prepare drinks and manage the store as well as foster relationships with customers.
- Responsibilities included, cleaning, organizing, restocking, and preparing drinks.
- Learned how to manage a team and adjust to new environments and situations.
Barista
Exchange Co.
Simpsonville
02.2019 - Current
- Worked as a barista to establish connections with customers and cultivate a comfortable experience.
- Handled coffee making and preparation in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared food and followed recipes to establish consistency.
- Cleaned surfaces and equipment to maintain sanitary condition.
- Handled money and worked as a cashier and updated balance in a register.
- Helped lead and train new employees in proper procedure.
Production Assistant
The Bear
Greenville
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked as a PA on professional video shoot for the Bear.
- Responsibilities included, communicating with producers, picking up food and any other needs, setting up and tearing down equipment.
Production Assistant
Emmy Gaddy
North Carolina
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Worked as PA on a video shoot for an independent company.
- Responsibilities included, assisting the prime videographer, and tearing down/ setting up equipment.
Bakery Clerk
Publix
Simpsonville
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked handling customers needs and taking bakery orders as well as cleaning and organizing merchandise.
- Worked to frost baked goods and pipe on cakes.
- Packaged and rotated inventory.
- Cleaned and maintained a sanitary working environment.
- Unloaded new goods and put them in their designated spots.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Multimedia Journalism
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC05-2026
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Video Editing
- Photography
- Lightroom
- Da Vinci Resolve
- Audition
- Avid
- Photoshop
- Canva
- Cash Handling
- Cashiering
- Cleaning Experience
- Social media strategy
- Video production
- Team collaboration
- Content creation
- Microsoft Office
- POS
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Hospitality and accommodation
Volunteer Experience
- Summit Church Simpsonville Children’s Ministry, 01/01/16, 12/31/22, Organizing activities for classes and watching over them.
- Leap of Faith Equestrian, 01/01/16, 12/31/17, Leading therapy horses for children with special needs during private sessions., Assisted in activities to enhance learning and communication skills.
- Foster Paws Rescue, 01/01/14, 12/31/15, Cleaning cages, handling cats, refilling feeders, and general upkeep.
Timeline
Production Assistant
The Bear
09.2024 - 09.2024
Barista
Chestnut Coffee House
07.2024 - Current
Production Assistant
Emmy Gaddy
06.2024 - 06.2024
Bakery Clerk
Publix
05.2022 - 08.2022
Barista
Exchange Co.
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Multimedia Journalism
Bob Jones University