Kandyn Blankenship
Ohatchee,AL
Summary
Pursuing a manager position where I can utilize my self-motivation, exceptional communication, problem-solving, and management talents, along with my education and experience in customer service and collegiate athletics, to increase efficiency and exceed business goals. Certified trainer with experience in employee onboarding and skill development. Known for fostering engaging learning environments, driving team collaboration, and, most importantly, cultivating kindness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Trainer
7Brew Coffee
Jacksonville, Alabama
03.2025 - Current
- Teaching skills to new team members.
- Help learn recipes, techniques, and methods.
- Evaluate new team members' progress.
- Create interactive and engaging environments.
- Having discussions and managing group dynamics.
- Having a high level of energy and a positive attitude at all times.
- Demonstrated proper equipment usage and maintenance for brewing systems.
Shift Leader
7Brew Coffee
Jacksonville, Alabama
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised team members during shifts to maintain operational efficiency.
- Cultivating Kindness.
- Show leadership throughout my shifts daily.
- Guide my shifts with a sense of urgency.
- Create a fun and controlled atmosphere for my team.
- Set good examples for my team, and create a fun and fair environment.
- Tend to customers' needs.
- Implemented sanitation standards to comply with health regulations consistently.
- Complete chores and tasks for my shift.
- Regulate labor efficiency.
- Monitor customer satisfaction.
Barista
7Brew Coffee
Jacksonville, Alabama
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared high-quality coffee beverages according to customer preferences.
- Greet customers, and hold conversations with a smile.
- Create genuine and positive interactions with customers.
- Work swiftly and smoothly with a team.
- Clean, stock, and prepare.
- Always maintain open and positive body language.
- Operate espresso machines and brewing equipment efficiently.
Server
Logan's Roadhouse
Oxford, Alabama
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Make the customer's experience as perfect as possible.
- Use computer systems to ring in orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally and effectively for satisfaction.
Hostess and To-Go Server
Logan's Roadhouse
Oxford, Alabama
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Greeted guests warmly and welcomed them to the dining experience.
- Managed reservations and coordinated seating arrangements efficiently.
- Assisted servers by tracking table status and guest needs promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front-of-house area consistently.
- Prepare To-Go orders in a timely manner.
Photography Assistant
H.Cole
Gadsden, Alabama
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted photographers in setting up lighting and equipment for shoots.
- Organized props and backdrops for various photography projects.
- Supported client interactions by managing schedules and appointments.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL08-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Communication skills
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Upselling products
- Time management
- Sense of urgency
- Local marketing
Certification
- Certified 7Brew Trainer.
Accomplishments
- Barista of the month.
- Shift Lead of the month.
- First to pass Barista test with a 100%
- Played two years of college volleyball at Gadsden State.
- Calhoun County Championship MVP in volleyball twice.
- Academic honor roll at Gadsden State Community College.
Affiliations
- Golf
- Dog mom
- Volunteer at church
- Artist
Timeline
Certified Trainer
7Brew Coffee
03.2025 - Current
Shift Leader
7Brew Coffee
09.2024 - Current
Barista
7Brew Coffee
05.2023 - Current
Server
Logan's Roadhouse
08.2022 - 12.2025
Hostess and To-Go Server
Logan's Roadhouse
01.2022 - 08.2022
Photography Assistant
H.Cole
09.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Business
Gadsden State Community College
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