Katherine Meredith
Crowley,TX
Summary
Preferred name is Dottie.
Motivated Shift Leader enthusiastic about helping team members meet and exceed objectives with compassionate leadership. Talented trainer and operational problem-solver with front-line experience and collaborative nature. Resourceful in balancing customer, company and employee needs.
People-oriented Shift Leader successful at executing new initiatives. Committed to creating workplace culture consistent with organization's mission and values. Continuously evaluates operations for safety concerns and implements strategies to reach targets.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lead
Dutch Bros
Crowley, Texas
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the training of new employees.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on areas for improvement.
- Maintained store appearance by cleaning, stocking shelves, and ensuring merchandise was properly displayed.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Provided guidance and support to other team members as needed.
- Responded to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Handled cash register transactions accurately while providing excellent customer service.
- Resolved conflicts between customers, employees, and vendors in a timely manner.
- Performed opening and closing procedures such as setting alarm systems, counting money.
- Implemented company policies consistently across all shifts.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
- Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
- Placed orders with suppliers for delivery of products required for daily operations.
- Ensured all equipment was maintained in proper working order according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Created promotional displays for advertising special events or promotions at the cafe.
- Kept up-to-date records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Served alcoholic beverages responsibly following state laws and local ordinances.
- Assisted with catering orders for corporate clients or private parties upon request.
- Developed creative recipes for signature coffees or blended drinks unique to the cafe.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
Barista
Starbucks
Crowley, Texas
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
- Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
- Ensured all equipment was maintained in proper working order according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
- Kept up-to-date records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
Barista
Starbucks
Fort Worth, Texas
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
- Placed orders with suppliers for delivery of products required for daily operations.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Developed creative recipes for signature coffees or blended drinks unique to the cafe.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Crowley High School
Fort Worth, Texas05-2019
Skills
- Production leadership
- Knowledge sharing
- Productivity monitoring
- Team motivation
- Employee evaluation
- Employee training
- Conflict management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Crew coordination
- Staff supervision
- Work delegation
- Relationship management
- Loss prevention
- Quality control
- Shift leadership
- Workplace safety
- Performance improvement
- Opening and closing duties
- Tea expertise
- Display case merchandising
- Espresso machine operation
- Speedy and efficient
Timeline
Shift Lead
Dutch Bros
10.2023 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
11.2021 - 04.2023
Barista
Starbucks
10.2019 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
North Crowley High School