KAELEB SMITH
Grammercy,La
Summary
I’m a well-rounded worker with years of experience in various fields of work. I can adapt to any work environment and any customer experience. Enjoy communicating to ensure an effective and safe work environment is had. I go above and beyond the standard to prove my worth but to make sure the job itself can be the best they can be as well. Im willing to learn new skills to better myself and to better my colleagues around.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Starbucks barista
Starbucks
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced coffee shop environment.
- Engaged customers with product knowledge to enhance their experience.
- Prepared high-quality beverages following standardized recipes and customer preferences.
- Operated espresso machines and coffee grinders with precision and care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Handled cash transactions accurately at the point of sale system.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
Merchandise Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with store manager to implement and plan monthly sales strategies using clip strips and power panels.
- Assisted in merchandising and freight processing to maintain inventory flow and presentation.
- Aided in hiring, training, and developing store associates to strengthen team capabilities.
- Trained new staff on store policies, procedures, and operational best practices.
- Process all SSC Corporate directives including pull and hold/Destroy, task compliance, key survey information requests.
Skilled Maintenance Technician
Toyota
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Wrote, programmed, troubleshot, and repaired programmable logic controllers, CNC machines, robotics, and other electronic equipment to enhance operational reliability.
- Supported production, quality, cost, and safety goals of manufacturing operations and plant facilities by maintaining equipment and systems.
- Fabricated and machined components for jigs, fixtures, and parts to ensure project completion and efficient equipment repair and maintenance.
Security Guard
Lofton Staffing
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Ensure safe and secure transportation of monetary assets between points on property.
- Patrolled guest and team member areas to maintain safety and deter potential threats.
- Checked vehicles, personal items, and workstations to ensure security compliance.
- Enforced access control procedures for visitors and employees within the premises.
- Monitored property for fire hazards, safety issues, and suspicious packages to enhance overall safety awareness.
Product Line Operator
Baumer Food Inc.
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Set up, operate, and maintain product equipment per standard operating procedures.
- Monitor the production process and perform regular quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
- Monitored production process and adjusted parameters to maintain product consistency and quality.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure products met specifications and implemented corrective actions as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Follow all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Maintained constant awareness of surroundings to identify potential hazards in the work environment. while working in the plant as duties include possible exposure to steam, water, moving machinery, mechanical parts, and forklifts.
Education
CERTIFICATION TECHNICAL STUDIES (CTS) - Industrial Maintenace
RIVER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Reserve, LA12-2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPOLMA -
EAST ST. JOHN HIGH SCHOOL
Laplace, LA05-2016
Skills
- Warehouse Safety
- Sales Tracking
- Dispatch
- OSHA 10
- Pallet Jack
- Industrial Maintenance
- Shipping & Receiving
- Microsoft Proficient
- Problem solving
- Order fulfillment
- Customer Service
- Leadership & Training
- Beverage preparation
- Espresso preparation
- Cash handling
- Customer engagement
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Food safety practices
- Problem-solving
- POS systems
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Beverage knowledge
- Quality control
- Team player
- Menu item assembly
- Standardized recipe execution
- Point of sale operation
- Service excellence
- Friendly and outgoing
- Adaptive and creative
Certification
- TWIC card
- OSHA 10 card
- Driver’s license
Timeline
Starbucks barista
Starbucks
04.2024 - 08.2024
Merchandise Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
03.2022 - 03.2024
Skilled Maintenance Technician
Toyota
02.2022 - 10.2022
Security Guard
Lofton Staffing
08.2019 - 12.2021
Product Line Operator
Baumer Food Inc.
04.2018 - 10.2019
CERTIFICATION TECHNICAL STUDIES (CTS) - Industrial Maintenace
RIVER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPOLMA -
EAST ST. JOHN HIGH SCHOOL