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Kadence Farris

Springfield,IL

Summary

Responsible and hardworking. Adaptable to fast-paced, changing environments with discerning customers and high standards. Friendly with strong understanding of hospitality and food and beverage industries. Enthusiastic team member possessing sharp memorization skills and outstanding teamwork abilities. Personable individual possessing strong work ethic and great flexibility. Dedicated to delivering positive customer experience through genuine hospitality.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Platos Closet
11.2023 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Food Server

Corner Pub and Grill
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Greeted guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and delivered to kitchen staff promptly.
  • Informed customers of daily specials and menu changes.
  • Prepared tables for meals by setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs, responding promptly to requests, and following up to ensure satisfaction.
  • Ensured that all restaurant safety guidelines were followed at all times.
  • Followed proper cash handling procedures when accepting payments from customers.
  • Assisted other team members with side work tasks such as restocking condiments and refilling water glasses.

Sever

Public House 29
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Served here for two years and switched restaurants after this one was shut down.
  • Prepared tables for meals by setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and delivered to kitchen staff promptly.
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs, responding promptly to requests, and following up to ensure satisfaction.
  • Ensured that all restaurant safety guidelines were followed at all times.
  • Followed proper cash handling procedures when accepting payments from customers.
  • Assisted other team members with side work tasks such as restocking condiments and refilling water glasses.
  • Managed Social Media Platforms
  • Created Posts to bring in more customers and returning ones.

Barista/Cooking Assistant

Jb's Coffee House
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • 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.
  • Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
  • Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
  • Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
  • Developed creative recipes for signature coffees or blended drinks unique to the cafe.
  • Managed Social Media Platforms
  • Created Posts to bring in more customers and returning ones.

Retail Business Owner

Reduce Re-use Recycle
06.2020 - 12.2022
  • Researched new products and services to add to the store's inventory.
  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends and develop insights.
  • Conducted market research to understand customer needs and preferences.
  • Operated all online media's and customer questions.
  • Determined what was trendy and what is out of style (what is sellable and what isn't)

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Rochester Highschool
05.2023

Skills

  • Cash Handling
  • Analytical mindset
  • POS System Operations
  • Handling multiple tasks at once
  • Managing myself & others
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent people skills
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Content scheduling
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Brand Awareness

Affiliations

  • Callie Morgan
  • Mike & Susan Patterson

Certification

  • Food Handlers
  • Basset

Accomplishments

  • Heisman Scholarship Award
  • Aramark Education Scholarship Recipient

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Sales Associate

Platos Closet
11.2023 - Current

Food Server

Corner Pub and Grill
08.2023 - 10.2023

Barista/Cooking Assistant

Jb's Coffee House
02.2022 - 06.2023

Sever

Public House 29
10.2021 - 07.2023

Retail Business Owner

Reduce Re-use Recycle
06.2020 - 12.2022

Associate of Arts - Business

Lincoln Land Community College

High School Diploma -

Rochester Highschool

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