Karina Melendrez
Greenville,SC
Summary
Dynamic and engaging Barista and After School Counselor with proven expertise in creating positive environments and fostering educational support. Excelled in maintaining high productivity at STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY and enhancing student creativity at YMCA. Skilled in problem-solving and active listening, demonstrating a unique blend of patience and empathy alongside technical proficiency in equipment operation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Worker
Rise Bakery
04.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Assisted with store opening and closing procedures, ensuring the bakery was ready for business on time and properly secured after hours.
- Barista
- Boosted sales through suggestive selling of bakery products and promoting daily specials.
- Assisted on the Farmer market team
After School Counselor
YMCA
02.2024 - Current
- Organized fun and educational activities to enhance students'' creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced student participation by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into the after-school program.
- Maintained accurate records on student attendance, performance, and behavioral issues for review by program administrators.
- Built productive, lasting connections with individual students.
Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
Barista
Caviar And Bananas
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC12-2027
High School Diploma -
Powdersville High School
Greenville, SC05.2023
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Positive Reinforcement
- Activity Coordination
- Classroom Supervision
- Child Development
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Educational Support
- Active listener
- Friendly and outgoing
- Likes to learn new Techniques
Timeline
Retail Worker
Rise Bakery
04.2024 - Current
After School Counselor
YMCA
02.2024 - Current
Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
01.2024 - Current
Barista
Caviar And Bananas
09.2023 - 12.2023
Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
10.2021 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Education
Tri-County Technical College
High School Diploma -
Powdersville High School
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