Kimberly Vargas
Richmond,CA
Summary
Dependable and goal-driven professional with years of demonstrated history in hospitality environments. Organized and flexible with proven performance in fast-paced, high-stress situations. Known for productivity and maintaining a positive experience for both clients and team members.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Receptionist
Keter Salon
Berkley, CA
10.2025 - 07.2026
- Greeted clients warmly
- Answered phone calls/left messages for clients promptly
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the reception area
- Processed payments and handled cash transactions
- Managed client records and updated information
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated services for clients
- Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner
- Preparing work stations for employees and clients as opening/closing duties
Barista
Starbucks
El Cerrito, CA
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated espresso machines
- Cash register balancing
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages
- Stocked shelves with ingredients as timely as necessary, monitored inventory levels of supplies
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns
Cashier/Waiter
Tender Greens
Berkeley, CA
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Made house-made drinks/desserts every shift
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using POS system
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area and dining space.
- Handled cash, credit, and gift card transactions
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated needs to management
- Trained new cashiers on company policies and procedures
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting our loyalty program
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment
Cashier/Waiter
Muracci's
Berkeley, CA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Cashier balancing in the beginning and end of every shift
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing the dining area, checkout counter, and restroom
- Managing and packaging online and in-person orders
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change
Link Crew Leader
Link Crew
Richmond, CA
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborating with other Link Crew Leaders and staff for onboarding events
- Facilitated peer mentoring sessions to support student transition
- Engaged professionally to build positive relationships among new students
Civics Fellow
Civics Unplugged
New York, NY
09.2022 - 01.2023
- We learn about current social issues and by the end of the program, we created case briefs and made potential solutions that would solve them long-term
- Engaged students in discussions about democracy and civic rights through interactive activities
Volunteering
Richmond Emergency Food Pantry
Richmond, CA
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Organized food donations and followed standard protocol of pantry distribution
- Assisted with disabled and elderly clients with loading items to their vehicles
- Trained new volunteers on pantry procedures
- Engaged with community members to promote pantry services and programs
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of produce and perishables stations
- Provided assistance to staff
Education
true - Criminal Justice Studies
San Francisco State University
08-2028
A.A. - Humanities
Berkeley City College
05-2026
A.S. - Sociology
Berkeley City College
05-2026
High School Diploma -
Leadership Public High School
Richmond05-2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Filing
- Cash handling
- Clerical support
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Front office management
- Client communication
- Initiative-taking
- Email correspondence
- Appointment confirmation
- Hospitality services
- Scheduling
Accomplishments
Summa Cum Laude Graduate
Degrees
- A.A., Humanities
- A.S., Sociology
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist
Keter Salon
10.2025 - 07.2026
Barista
Starbucks
09.2025 - 10.2025
Cashier/Waiter
Tender Greens
10.2024 - 09.2025
Cashier/Waiter
Muracci's
10.2023 - 05.2024
Civics Fellow
Civics Unplugged
09.2022 - 01.2023
Link Crew Leader
Link Crew
06.2022 - 08.2023
Volunteering
Richmond Emergency Food Pantry
06.2022 - 07.2022
true - Criminal Justice Studies
San Francisco State University
A.A. - Humanities
Berkeley City College
A.S. - Sociology
Berkeley City College
High School Diploma -
Leadership Public High School