Katherine Davis
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated employee with experience at Starbucks, excelling in time management and team cooperation. Proven ability to resolve customer issues and foster loyalty while maintaining a clean workspace. Strong leadership skills demonstrated as a camp counselor, ensuring safety and promoting a positive environment for children. Fluent in English and French and experienced in translation from academic and real-world applications.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
05.2025 - Current
- Contributes to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Manages time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods, keeping drive through times a minute or less.
- Handles customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
- Maintains and operates espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Camp Counselor
River's Edge Retreat
05.2025 - Current
- Manages a class of about 20+ students ages 4-7 using age appropriate teaching methods and positive reinforcement
- Acts as positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core faith-based values.
- Uses trauma-informed approaches to de-escalate emotional outbursts and resolve disagreements amongst campers
Camp Counselor
River's Edge Retreat
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Worked with 20+ children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core faith-based values.
- Used trauma-informed approaches to de-escalate emotional outbursts and disagreements amongst campers
Barista
Starbucks
11.2023 - 01.2025
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2027
Skills
- English and French language skills from study and real-world experience
- Time management skills working in a fast-food environment
- Team cooperation skills such as compromising with colleagues
- Child supervision skills such as de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches
- CPR training on adults and children
- First aid training for adults and children
- CPR
- First aid
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Barista
Starbucks
05.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor
River's Edge Retreat
05.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor
River's Edge Retreat
05.2024 - 07.2025
Barista
Starbucks
11.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of South Carolina
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