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Kelsey Shanahan

Kearny,NJ

Summary

Dynamic operations lead with extensive coffee expertise at Starbucks Reserve Roastery, experience training teams to enhance guest experiences. Proven track record in cash handling and POS troubleshooting, coupled with strong coaching skills. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and encouraging a collaborative environment for baristas.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Lead

Starbucks Reserve Roastery
New York, NY
05.2024 - Current

As an operations lead, I am coaching my baristas throughout the day to meet company standards. This includes greeting and connecting with guests, perfecting beverage recipes, and working in a timely manner. I have trained both baristas and operations leads to create a consistent experience for our guests. I have regular conversations with my baristas regarding their performance and how to improve. Some of m daily duties include deploying baristas to different positions within the bar, scheduling breaks, cash handling, and monitoring temperatures.

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
Washington, NJ
09.2022 - 05.2024

My main focuses as a shift supervisor included completing orders within our goal time, scheduling breaks, inventory management, and training baristas on quality standards.

Barista

Starbucks
Washington, NJ
09.2022 - 07.2023

Focused on beverage quality, completing orders in a timely manner, and keeping my station stocked and clean at all times.

Barista

Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
Hackettstown, NJ
12.2019 - 07.2022

Crafted food and drink orders, brewed coffee and tea, kept stations stocked and clean.

Sales Associate

Sally Beauty
Phillipsburg, NJ
02.2020 - 09.2021

Recommended products to customers based on their unique needs. Followed planagrams for store organization. Cash handling for end of day deposit.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
01.2025

Skills

    Broad coffee knowledge, including processing and roasting, how origin affects the coffee bean, brewing coffee in specialized methods (siphon, chemex, etc), espresso based beverages, latte art, and leading coffee tastings

    Experience with cash handling

    Experience learning POS systems and trouble shooting equipment in bar

    Training both baristas and leadership positions

Certification

Food Handler's

Timeline

Operations Lead

Starbucks Reserve Roastery
05.2024 - Current

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
09.2022 - 05.2024

Barista

Starbucks
09.2022 - 07.2023

Sales Associate

Sally Beauty
02.2020 - 09.2021

Barista

Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
12.2019 - 07.2022

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

Montclair State University