Kennedy Cordts
Portland
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in psychology and criminal justice, with hands-on experience gained through academic projects. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
University of Oregon Coffee Outlets
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
- Learned special recipe items and seasonal offerings to best meet customer needs.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
Cafe Manager
University of Oregon Coffee Outlets
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Secured daily cash by verifying totals and making nightly deposits.
- Minimized risks of cross-contamination and infection by directing team members to regularly clean and sanitize surfaces.
- Filled in for absent employees in any position in cafe, keeping operations efficient even when short-handed.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Trained staff on proper procedures as well as safety regulations.
- Handled business administration functions such as cash register counting and supply ordering.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Coordinated catering orders with customers to deliver drink and pastry services for special events and functions.
Catering Staff Member
Chef Paular Presents
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Leveraged hand-held trays and buffet carts to serve food and beverage items to guests.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Observed diners to respond to additional requests and determine when meal completed.
- Served and assisted diners by carrying plates of food, taking and delivering beverage orders and refilling glasses.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Education
Psychology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-2025
Skills
- Workflow management
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Task delegation
- Interpersonal verbal and written communication
- Data entry
- Workshop coordination
- Forensic psychology
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Professional relationships
Timeline
Barista
University of Oregon Coffee Outlets
09.2024 - 08.2025
Cafe Manager
University of Oregon Coffee Outlets
09.2022 - 08.2024
Catering Staff Member
Chef Paular Presents
06.2022 - 09.2022
Psychology
University of Oregon
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