Larissa Newman
El Cajon,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Shopper
Instacart
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Communicated effectively with customers to ensure satisfaction and order accuracy.
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
- Memorized store layouts to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
- Communicated timely updates regarding item substitutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Speech Tutor
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Mentored new tutors, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and skill development.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and public speaking abilities.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important communication skills.
- Implemented consistent organization of documents and daily cleanups to ensure a tidy and functional workspace.
Server/To-Go Specialist
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Resolved guest complaints effectively, enhancing overall dining experience and loyalty.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment of supplies, minimizing service disruptions.
Server/ Take Out Specialist
Red Lobster
Ontario, CA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service.
- Quickly learned the food and bar menus to assist in answering guests questions and make recommendations when needed.
- Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with food and beverages.
- Efficiently pre-bussed and bussed tables at high volumes times to help hosts.
- Frequently restocked drink station, salad bar, and work on side tasks.
Barista
Starbucks
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Efficiently multitasked; which included ringing in orders, making drinks, baking food and cashing out guests.
- Trained and mentored new baristas.
- Operated cash registers and handled cash and card transactions.
- Maintained clean and healthy environment by following proper safety and sanitation regulations.
- Updated signage and displays, defining new and expanded products and services.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language Hearing Sciences
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA2027
Skills
- Cash management
- Quick leaner
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
Speech Tutor
Mt. San Antonio College
07.2023 - 06.2025
Server/To-Go Specialist
Applebee's Grill + Bar
09.2022 - 02.2023
Server/ Take Out Specialist
Red Lobster
12.2021 - 09.2022
Barista
Starbucks
01.2019 - 01.2022
Personal Shopper
Instacart
01.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Mt. San Antonio College
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language Hearing Sciences
San Diego State University