Kaden M. Garcia

• Scans in clothing items for inventory to confirm or monitor status within the dry cleaning process
• Uses a cash register to check in clients for clothing drop offs and pick ups as well as check pricing, scan items, apply discounts and print receipts
• Handles clothing items to ensure they are marked for desired or correct cleaning operations, often referring to care labels
• Prepares items for transfer to plant and other locations
• Scans and documents information under HSLs
• Answers questions about store policies and addresses customer concerns promptly
• Operates multiple versions of CRM systems
• Independently monitors and operates the store
• Maintains a tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards
• Communicates with multiple stores and corporate management to ensure accurate operations within the store and customer satisfactions

The Present Tattoo Parlor is a private studio where professionally licensed tattoo artists are able to operate independently as their own artist and brand alongside other new and experienced tattoo artists.

• Has built an ever growing and loyal clientele through high-quality tattoos with mindful application. Often referred to as "one of the most gentle artists" clients have gotten tattooed by.
• Creates custom designs that ensure client satisfaction with well articulated verbal communication, intuition, patience, and understanding.
• Maintains a strict hygiene standard that goes above and beyond regulations that are in appliance with the Minnesota Department of Health standards.
• Continues to foster a warm, welcoming, and all inclusive atmosphere in and out of the studio to secure comfortability for clients and coworkers.
• Fosters skills in independent brand development and marketing through online and in person platforms that include, but are not limited to, social media marketing, website building, flyers, markets and events.

Seasonal part time position taken to cover living costs in between tattoo studio positions to continue pursing a professional tattoo career.

• Fulfilled online grocery orders by accurately hand picking and bagging customer's orders, storing them with electronic documentation in preparation for pick up.
• Worked accurately and efficiently in a fast paced environment with a constant flow of orders.
• Communicated with delivery delivers to ensure orders are being picked up accordingly.
• Ensured quality control when hand picking items, especially in produce, to guarantee customers are only receiving top quality items both in and out of the store.

Began a career at the Saint Cloud, MN tattoo and piercing studio in 2020 as a counter staff lead, later transferring to the company's second location in Anoka, MN to pursue a professional tattoo apprenticeship alongside counter staff duties.

• Managed multiple tasks at a time in a high-volume environment.
• Upheld rigorous hygiene protocols in the studio to ensure client and worker safety, all in compliance with the Minnesota Department of Health. Certified under the Body Art Training Group for Bloodborne Pathogens Training and Safety.
• Assisted tattoo and piercing artists in setup, breakdown, and cash out operations to decrease wait times and overall improve client satisfaction.
• Managed phone calls and addressed any guest complaints with patience and understanding ultimately leading to quick and reasonable resolutions under managerial approval.
• Developed a training manual for new hires to be able to follow along and understand both the company and the people who work there to ensure smooth operations for day to day tasks.
• Balanced a productive learning and working environment to pursue a professional career within the industry, successfully achieving a full time professional body art license by November 2023.

Managed multiple restaurant roles developing versatile food and customer service skills to ensure a smooth guest experience and kitchen operation in a high volume, fast paced environment.

• Coordinated seating arrangements and overall optimized table turnover.
• Established excellent team work between front and back of house staff, improving communication and service quality.
• Prepped food items for cold storage, supporting overall efficiency in the kitchen by finishing these tasks quickly and to Texas Roadhouse standards with accurate labeling.
• Provided kind, compassionate and energetic customer service from the second guests walk through the door.
• Trained new team members in for success within the company.
• Meticulously prepared meals for take out, ensuring customers receive their food orders promptly without mistakes.

• Led and oversaw diverse youth groups ensuring both fun and safety.
• Developed and implemented creative art projects that increased participation and engagement that encouraged creativity and self expression.
• Provided individualized support to kids, often adapting new teaching methods to accommodate to various learning styles.
• Supported other instructors by providing personalized one-on-one support to certain children that needed extra help, overall cultivating an inclusive and safe space that promoted self-discovery and awareness of others.