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KATERINA SALAZAR

Augusta,GA

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Also consistently recognized for maintaining clean and efficient work environment. Demonstrated abilities in creating latte art, cash handling, and customer engagement. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.



Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

BUONA CAFFE
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among customers.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • Incorporated creative latte art into espresso-based drinks, elevating the overall presentation and delighting patrons with visual appeal.

Volleyball Official and Linesman

Professional Association Of Volleyball Officials
05.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for officially recognizing team requests, substitutions, and time-outs and communicating with the coaches at the appropriate times
  • NCAA State volleyball linesman at the Collegiate level, Divisions I-III , and a linesman/ referee for NAIA.
  • State volleyball official for Middle and High schools as well as a Junior Olympic referee for regional and national volleyball clubs for the USA Volleyball Association


Head Coach Assistant

CSRA HEAT VOLLEYBALL Club
06.2018 - 06.2024
  • Assistant coaches Power/National Volleyball teams
  • Helps players to reach the highest levels of the sport, developing training regimens that match players’ abilities and creating strong competitive teams
  • Train student-athletes in fundamental volleyball mechanics and techniques and review the performance of individual players for providing feedback
  • Duties may also include hiring staff, recruiting and retaining top prospective student-athletes, coordinating practice planning, skill development, and designing strategies which prepare the team for competition, mentoring student-athletes, and overseeing parents’ requirements and needs

Lead cashier and animal caretaker

PET SUPPLIES PLUS
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Responsible for the care and sales of all pet store animals (cleaning enclosures, providing fresh food and water, doing water changes and sanitization of aquatic animals, and handling pet adoption applications)
  • General tasks include supervising and training employees, communicating with and helping customers and carrying out directives given by the manager and the store owner
  • Also required to handle cash daily and count money drawers to ensure the correct amount of cash is present.
  • Experience Stocking shelves, counting inventory, and basic sanitization of the store
  • Supports the store manager in the daily business operations of the retail store

Kennel Technician and Bather

SPRINGWOOD PET BOARDING AND GROOMING
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for maintaining the sanitization (disinfecting, vacuuming, mopping, etc.) and organization of the boarding area, grooming/bathing rooms and outdoor pens (poop scooping and rinsing the outdoor enclosures), as well as maintaining a steady flow of laundry
  • Must also administer medications and shots as needed for animals, as well as assist in animal restraint and perform nail trims, anal gland expression, and other basic veterinary technician skills
  • Required to lift objects and animals 45+ lbs
  • Extra skills include crafting with fabrics to create bandanas, ribbons and hair bows for animals.

Farm-Hand

Germann's Farm
05.2016 - 08.2021
  • 3+ years’ experience with basic farm work
  • Responsible for morning harvest and care of smaller animals (chickens, ducks, goats)
  • Managed the cleaning of animal enclosures and feed distribution
  • Required to lift, carry, and move heavy equipment and objects on a regular basis, do basic maintenance and repairs on enclosures, fences, and small tractors

Kitchen Team Member

CHICK-FIL-A
05.2020 - 04.2021


  • Responsible for working fryers (fries, patties, nuggets, hash browns), maintaining sanitation and appearance of machinery (fryers, compressors, workstations), assembling orders, and communicating with managers and drive-through speakers/ front counter workers
  • Also responsible for working dishes and restocking supplies in the fridge, freezer, and assembly stations

Kennel Technician

CSRA HUMANE SOCIETY
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Was responsible for cleaning out kennels (urine, feces, vomit, etc.) and maintaining the overall appearance and sanitization of said kennels and outdoor enclosures
  • Also required to clean out water bowls daily and replenish/refill dog food, as well as handle all laundry

Student Aid/Teacher Assistant

A PLUS READING INC.
07.2016 - 01.2019
  • Worked with children with learning difficulties/disabilities and multiple problems, tend to struggle in school, become depressed, are more removed from friends and/or teachers, develop a fear of school and possibly try to find excuses not to attend school
  • A Plus Reading can provide testing that will help identify learning difficulties/disabilities such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia, as well as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Summer Work Crew

06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Worked in repairing, interior and exterior painting, light carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance of the Alleluia Community School Campus

Education

College Spring Semester -

Augusta State University
05.2020

Fall Semester -

Brewton-Parker College
Mount Vernon, GA
12.2019

College Prep. High School Diploma -

Alleluia Community School
01.2019

Skills

  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Cleanliness
  • Adaptive and creative
  • Latte art
  • Espresso machine operation
  • Menu memorization
  • Multitasking and organization

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking
  • Painting/ drawing
  • Bouldering
  • Camping
  • Cycling
  • Inline-Skating
  • Reading
  • Volleyball

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Barista

BUONA CAFFE
10.2023 - Current

Lead cashier and animal caretaker

PET SUPPLIES PLUS
09.2022 - 08.2023

Kennel Technician and Bather

SPRINGWOOD PET BOARDING AND GROOMING
06.2021 - 06.2022

Volleyball Official and Linesman

Professional Association Of Volleyball Officials
05.2021 - Current

Kitchen Team Member

CHICK-FIL-A
05.2020 - 04.2021

Kennel Technician

CSRA HUMANE SOCIETY
01.2020 - 03.2020

Head Coach Assistant

CSRA HEAT VOLLEYBALL Club
06.2018 - 06.2024

Student Aid/Teacher Assistant

A PLUS READING INC.
07.2016 - 01.2019

Farm-Hand

Germann's Farm
05.2016 - 08.2021

Summer Work Crew

06.2015 - 06.2017

College Prep. High School Diploma -

Alleluia Community School

College Spring Semester -

Augusta State University

Fall Semester -

Brewton-Parker College

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