Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Additional Information
Timeline
Barista

LaReina Colton

North Platte

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service, skilled in managing operations in a timely manner, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. Proven ability to motivate teams and assume leadership roles when necessary, fostering a collaborative and productive atmosphere. Strong time management skills enhance task execution and improve customer satisfaction. Committed to delivering exceptional service and driving operational excellence in fast-paced settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista

7Brew Coffee
10.2025 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and addressing their needs promptly
  • Efficiently operated espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment to produce consistent and delicious coffee drinks
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure an adequate supply of coffee beans, milk, syrups, and other ingredients
  • Consistently maintained high standards of quality in every drink made, ensuring customer satisfaction

Dunkin Donuts Overnight Baker

Dunkin'
04.2025 - 10.2025


  • Worked individually every night, ensuring the next day workers come back to beautiful result in both the donuts and the cleanliness of the work environment.
  • Developed my own methods and procedures to make the product the best it could be while keeping efficiency high.
  • Lifted large boxes quickly and safely to bake large amounts of donuts within time limit.
  • Operated commercial baking equipment to ensure consistent quality in production processes.

Dunkin Donuts Crew Member

Dunkin'
04.2024 - 10.2025
  • Operated espresso machines and brewing equipment proficiently, maintaining product quality and consistency.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours, enhancing service speed.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.

Lunch Lady

Sodexo
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area, including proper storage of ingredients and utensils
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food orders
  • Followed all safety and sanitation procedures to maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • Operated kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, fryers, etc., ensuring proper usage and maintenance

College break

08.2022 - 04.2024
  • This is the time I took to focus on college studies. I occasionally did dog sitting jobs or house watching. I also did some business of selling art and crochet projects. However nothing solid until graduation when I joined the dunkin team.

Subway Sandwich Artist

Subway
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Cash drawer closing
  • Preparing food in a safe and timely manner
  • Keeping the store and food containers clean
  • Leading the team through closes
  • Note: this jobs dates may not be accurate. I worked this job through high school and went back during the summer of college and Christmas breaks.

Education

Arts (Associate's degree) -

Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte, NE
05.2024

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Phone etiquette
  • POS
  • Excellent memory
  • Retail math
  • Food handling
  • Cash handling
  • Organizational skills
  • Barista experience
  • Money Handling
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer service

Certification

Driver's License

Interests

  • Drawing and Painting
  • Crochet
  • Learning new things
  • Cooking
  • Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
  • Strategy Games
  • Animal Care
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things

Additional Information

  • Vice president of Student Senate NP MPCC
  • Secretary of The Shield NP MPCC
  • Treasurer and secretary of NaFME NP MPCC
  • Member of FBLA CCHS

Timeline

Barista

7Brew Coffee
10.2025 - Current

Dunkin Donuts Overnight Baker

Dunkin'
04.2025 - 10.2025

Dunkin Donuts Crew Member

Dunkin'
04.2024 - 10.2025

Lunch Lady

Sodexo
03.2024 - 08.2024

College break

08.2022 - 04.2024

Subway Sandwich Artist

Subway
07.2020 - 08.2022

Arts (Associate's degree) -

Mid-Plains Community College
LaReina Colton