Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Julian Rifkin

Julian Rifkin

Winnetka,CA

Summary

I'm a people person and a (realistic) perfectionist. I've worked in coffee for most of my adult life, and I quickly discovered I can handle long lines easily while providing excellent service quickly, without sacrificing quality.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Studio Manager

Marty Rikin Productions
Santa Monica, CA
01.2015 - Current
  • Organized production schedules, managed budgets and tracked expenses.
  • Maintained studio equipment and ensured all software was up to date.
  • Monitored daily operations within the studio environment.
  • Coordinated with clients on technical requirements for projects.
  • Prepared invoices for completed projects and handled billing inquiries from clients.

Barista/Client Services

The Mill
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 11.2024

Sole proprietor of caffeine for a post production company of 200, which was half preparing drinks for clients and artists and the other half essentially being the "cheer-up guy" at the office.

  • Handled inventory, including ordering supplies, stocking products, and conducting regular inventory checks.

Sound Designer

OhYay!
New York , CA
06.2022 - 07.2022

Hired as a contractor to create an original sound bank for a new video conferencing start up company.

Manager/Barista

Primo Passo
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Ran a coffee shop, scheduled workers, maintained composure when dealing with the grumpy early morning masses.

Production Assistant

Freelance
Los Angeles, California
01.2014 - 01.2016

Production assistant for commercials, magazine ads, and fashion spreads.

Sales Associate

McCabe’s Guitar Shop
07.2006 - 11.2013
  • Selling guitars, basses, assorted percussion, mandolins, violins, violas, cellos, mandocellos, lutes, and accessories
  • Repair Shop–basic guitar maintenance (bridge adjustments, stringing, etc)
  • Concert Staff–sold tickets, artist relations, moved all products off of the sales floor to set up seating.

Creative Writing Consultant

Open English
09.2012 - 04.2013
  • Created ESL (English as second language) lessons for Open English
  • Duties included writing and editing original material (i.e
  • Dialogue for videos and choose-your-own- adventure-stories).

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Modern Literature

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06-2013

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Quality control
  • Beverage preparation
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Espresso machine operation
  • Adaptability to change
  • Latte art expertise
  • Recipe development
  • Culinary techniques
  • Critical thinking
  • Professionalism
  • Training background

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sound Designer

OhYay!
06.2022 - 07.2022

Barista/Client Services

The Mill
01.2016 - 11.2024

Studio Manager

Marty Rikin Productions
01.2015 - Current

Manager/Barista

Primo Passo
01.2015 - 01.2016

Production Assistant

Freelance
01.2014 - 01.2016

Creative Writing Consultant

Open English
09.2012 - 04.2013

Sales Associate

McCabe’s Guitar Shop
07.2006 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Modern Literature

University of California, Santa Cruz