Kristian Mabe
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Dedicated barista skilled in customer service and team collaboration. Proven ability to manage time effectively and maintain high standards during busy periods.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
Woodbridge, Virginia
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared and served high-quality beverages to customers.
- Operated espresso machines and brewing equipment efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workspace and equipment.
- Engaged with customers to deliver personalized service and tailored beverage recommendations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations.
- Handled cash transactions accurately at the register.
- Restocked supplies and managed inventory levels regularly.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Maintained composure during peak hours and special events to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Described menu items to customers while recommending complementary products based on preferences.
Barista
Dunkin Dounuts
Quantico, Virginia
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared and served high-quality beverages to customers.
- Operated espresso machines and brewing equipment efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations.
- Restocked supplies and managed inventory levels regularly.
- Assisted in training new baristas on company standards and procedures.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
- Developed creative recipes for signature coffees or blended drinks unique to the cafe.
Volunteer Firefighter
DTVFD
Dumfries, Virginia
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and dispatched firefighting units.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Maintained fire station cleanliness and organized firefighting gear for quick access.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Provided support during hazardous material incidents, including cleaning up spills and containing the area.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
Assistant Instructor
Incourage Martial Arts
Annandale, Virginia
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted lead instructors in delivering martial arts classes to diverse age groups.
- Organized and maintained training equipment for efficient class operations.
- Supported student skill development through personalized instruction and feedback.
- Facilitated warm-up and cool-down sessions to promote safety and injury prevention.
- Coordinated student enrollment processes and managed attendance records effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging lesson plans for students.
- Demonstrated martial arts techniques clearly for student understanding and practice.
- Encouraged positive behavior and discipline among students during training sessions.
- Adhered to school policies and procedures when handling disciplinary issues.
- Inspired and supported students in identifying strengths and areas for growth.
- Evaluated student work through tests, projects, presentations or other assignments.
- Established positive relationships with colleagues, parents and administrators.
- Assisted Instructors in planning, organizing and delivering lessons to students.
- Organized and supervised extra-curricular activities such as field trips and outdoor activities.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA04-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- POS system operation
- Solid problem solver
- Physical stamina
- Opening and closing duties
- Team player
Timeline
Barista
Starbucks
03.2025 - 01.2026
Barista
Dunkin Dounuts
07.2023 - 06.2024
Volunteer Firefighter
DTVFD
07.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Instructor
Incourage Martial Arts
04.2021 - 08.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College