John Taberner
New Albany,OH
Summary
Licensed cosmetologist with a strong foundation in beauty services and professional experience in hospitality, customer service, and management. Known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through attention to detail, strong communication, and personalized consultations. Skilled in building lasting client relationships, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and fostering to a positive team environment. Committed to furthering education and staying current with industry trends to provide high-quality, relevant results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Northstar Café
Westerville, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Assisted in training new bartenders on techniques, equipment use, and customer service standards.
Fulfillment, POG, and Pricing Manager
Target
Heath, OH
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Partnered with team members to create cohesive in-store promotions that aligned with brand messaging.
- Streamlined fulfillment processes for faster delivery times and increased customer satisfaction.
- Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
Kitchen Manager
Round Lake Christian Camp
Lakeville, OH
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Trained new groups of volunteers weekly in kitchen operations, food safety, and meal service protocols.
- Adapted training methods to suit diverse volunteer experience levels and learning styles.
- Served meals to 200-250 people twice a day, Sunday through Friday.
Barista
Coffee Shack Coffee Roasters
Heath, OH
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce waste.
General Assembly
Harry and David
Hebron, OH
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
Education
Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School
Columbus, OH07.2026
Linguistics, Spanish, French, Education
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH05.2022
High School Diploma -
Heath High School
Heath, OH05.2020
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Conflict resolution
- Hospitality service expertise
- Content Creation
- Customer service
- Quick learner
Certification
Certified heavy equipment operator - Straddle Stacker, Powered Pallet Jack, and WAV (Work Assist Vehicle).
Timeline
Bartender
Northstar Café
08.2025 - Current
Fulfillment, POG, and Pricing Manager
Target
08.2023 - 08.2025
Barista
Coffee Shack Coffee Roasters
08.2022 - 11.2022
Kitchen Manager
Round Lake Christian Camp
06.2021 - 08.2023
General Assembly
Harry and David
11.2017 - 08.2018
Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School
Linguistics, Spanish, French, Education
Cedarville University
High School Diploma -
Heath High School