Lara Forbes
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Developed strong customer service skills and ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Gained valuable experience in managing transactions and maintaining cleanliness standards. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging skills in communication and efficiency to excel in different professional setting.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Ice cream scooper, maker and cashier
The Creamery
Alexandria, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Maintain the cash box, and reconcile nightly.
- Serve approximately 60 customers an hour.
- Provided exceptional customer service while serving ice cream and toppings.
- Generate approximately $5,000 in sales each shift.
Pastry Cashier
The Station on King
Lewes, DE
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area to enhance workflow.
- Handled cash management, balancing registers at shift end with precision.
Hostess
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
Lewes, Delaware
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Greeted and seated guests promptly upon arrival.
- Managed reservation system to optimize seating arrangements
- Completed the weekly inventory of merchandise in the shop and managed schedule
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexandria City High School
Alexandria06-2026
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Sales generation
- Brand promotion
- Guest service
- Energy and enthusiasm
Accomplishments
- Girl Scout Silver Award 2024. Actively working on Gold Award. Anticipated completion Jan 2026.
- Titans for Scholars;1 of 12/1000 students selected through application process at school. Raised $12,000 for a fellow student towards college scholarship through various fundraisers and events.
- National Honor Society/English Honor Society/Spanish Honor Society 2024-2026
Affiliations
- Girl Scouts K-12 grade. Completed Silver Award, actively working on Gold Award. Troop 4002 Girl Scouts Nations Capital
- Mount Vernon Community School Mile Co-Founder. 2018 to present. One Mile Fun Run fundraiser at my elementary school. Funds raised for teacher continuing education and student resources. To date raised $123,224. Manage all aspects of online fundraising, day-of-event, volunteer schedules.
- Best Buddies School Treasurer. Manage clubs annual budget of $2500. Led most successful fundraiser in three years raising $1940 for annual spring event.
- Intern/Shadow local realtor at Compass Realty for summer 2025. Assisted with online demographic research, average home price tracker and open houses.
- Alexandria Soccer Association-After school Mentor during Covid. Tutored elementary school kids after remote learning. Organized pickup soccer games until parents picked up children.
- ASA Travel Soccer-Midfielder seven years on highest athletic team. Team Captain 2024. Organized and led all away tournament team bonding activities. Most improved player 2022. Consistency award 2021.
- High School JV/Varsity Field Hockey and Soccer team 8th-12th grade. Senior Equipment Lead(elected position field hockey) Organize & distribute equipment for team of 26 athletes. Improved organization of storage room for efficiency/inventory. Regional play-offs twice
- Snow Buddy-Volunteer snow shoveling program through City of Alexandria for two elderly residence for the past seven years
- Morgan's Message Club-Grew membership by 26 students
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Pastry Cashier
The Station on King
05.2026 - 08.2026
Hostess
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
05.2024 - 08.2024
Ice cream scooper, maker and cashier
The Creamery
03.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Alexandria City High School
Education and Training
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