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Kat Ewing

Chicago,IL

Summary

Focused on providing professional service and support to every business visitor, or café customer. Exceptional communication and teamwork skills: a strong history of providing top-notch service and support in both food retail and other customer service. Positive nature and excellent work ethic with developed people skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist

Hair Saloon For Men
Chesterfield, Missouri
06.2024 - 10.2025
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints, providing timely and appropriate solutions.
  • Scheduled appointments using salon management software to optimize booking.
  • Managed phone inquiries and provided information about services offered.
  • Processed payments and handled cash transactions accurately at checkout.
  • Assisted stylists by preparing client records and ensuring timely service delivery.
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.

Barista

Six North Cafe
Ballwin, Missouri
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Operated coffee brewing and grinding equipment efficiently and safely.
  • Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.
  • Kept up-to-date records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service during peak hours.

Barista

Barnes & Noble
Des Peres, Missouri
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
  • Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
  • Gave samples of popular coffee and tea blends to create sales opportunities.
  • Cleaned and sanitized service or seating areas, complying to health protocols and food safety standards.

Barista

Starbucks
Valley Park, Missouri
03.2025 - 09.2025
  • Assisted customers with menu selections and product information.
  • Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately.
  • Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
  • Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Minor in Business

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Parkway South Highschool
St. Louis, Missouri
05-2023

Skills

  • Exceptional customer service
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Team collaboration
  • POS systems
  • Time management
  • Coffee brewing
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Problem-solving
  • Graphic design
  • Visual communication

Affiliations

Freelance printmaker and graphic designer outside of customer service positions - can bring creativity into work life if called for!

Timeline

Barista

Six North Cafe
04.2025 - 09.2025

Barista

Barnes & Noble
04.2025 - 09.2025

Barista

Starbucks
03.2025 - 09.2025

Receptionist

Hair Saloon For Men
06.2024 - 10.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Minor in Business

DePaul University

High School Diploma -

Parkway South Highschool