Kinley Crane
St.Charles
Summary
A dedicated student with a 4.0 GPA and four years of advanced band leadership, combining academic rigor with strong collaborative and time-management skills. Eager to bring the same discipline, creativity, and community focus to an undergraduate degree program
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
City Of Saint Peters, MO
12.2025 - Current
- Cultivated advanced interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills by gracefully resolving customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring a high rate of patron satisfaction and building a loyal base of repeat business.
- Maintained a rigorous academic schedule while dedicating 15–20 hours per week to part-time employment, demonstrating exceptional time management, self-discipline, and the ability to balance competing priorities.
- Cultivated advanced interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills by gracefully resolving customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring a high rate of patron satisfaction and building a loyal base of repeat business.
Band Teachers Assistant and DrumLine Captain
Francis Howell Central High School
Saint Charles, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Presided over marching percussion unit team of 10+ members, overseeing both professional behavior, and above-average performance
- Delivered engaging lesson plans to percussive groups in class that aligned with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
- Served as a peer leader and technical role model, demonstrating advanced instrument techniques and maintaining a focused, productive learning environment during large-group rehearsals.
Restaurant Hostess
Chili's Bar and Grill
City Of Saint Peters, MO
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Served as the primary ambassador for the establishment, managing first impressions for up to hundreds of guests per night through warm hospitality and effective communication.
- Maintained a calm, professional demeanor during peak weekend rush hours, successfully resolving guest complaints and accommodating high-volume waitlists.
- Balanced phone reservations, digital seating charts, and walk-in guests simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Sanitized work areas and equipment to support food safety and hygiene requirements
Education
High School Diploma -
Francis Howell Central High School
Saint Charles, MO06-2027
Skills
- Teaching and guiding others
- Musically inclined
- Leadership qualities
- Positive attitude
- Organized and efficient
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Preformed twice at the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference (2023, 2027)
- Placed top 12 at Bands of America finals at Bands fo America Memphis Regional Championship (2025)
- Played in band classes and extra curricular bands for 7 years, placing in the top honor bands in the high school.
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Barista
Starbucks
12.2025 - Current
Band Teachers Assistant and DrumLine Captain
Francis Howell Central High School
08.2025 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Chili's Bar and Grill
11.2024 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Francis Howell Central High School