Hi, I’m
Lauren McLevey
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Emerging professional with a vivid passion for art, fashion, and coffee, with strong skills in customer service, public speaking, leadership, community relations, and the practice and study of art.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lineage Coffee Roasting
Baker and Barista
04.2024 - 08.2025
Job overview
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
Papi's Burritos
Front of House Employee
02.2025 - 08.2025
Job overview
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
- Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
- Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring optimal operations each day.
- Built rapport with regular customers by remembering names, preferences, or personal details that enhanced their experience at the establishment.
Orange County Regional History Center
Exhibits Associate
02.2023 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Assisted collections staff in cleaning and care of artifacts on display
- Edited and improved existing exhibit copy to present information in a more engaging and concise manner
- Performed research for exhibits projects using online and physical archives, experience researching and handling primary sources
- Assisted senior staff in timely execution of self-directed projects
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
Rollins Museum Of Art
Romano and Mariolina Salvatori Interpretive Fellow
08.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Worked collaboratively with Youth/K-12 Director to develop multiple educational programs
- Conducted research using primary source materials, museum archives, and collections
- Wrote and edited educational resources for RMA for both children and adults
- Developed and taught printmaking workshop for 6th-12th grade students in Summer 2022
- Assisted in development and planning of RMA Spring Fling family event with 150+ visitors; oversaw volunteers in running event art activities
- Researched, wrote, and delivered several tours at the Rollins Museum and Alfond Inn
Avalon Exchange
Sales Associate
03.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Flying Horse Editions, UCF
Intern at Flying Horse Editions
08.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Worked alongside master printmaker Steven Fournier, other interns, and visiting artists to produce high quality and detailed fine art prints
- Handled fresh and archival prints and paper artworks with extreme care
- Learned complicated processes quickly and executed them effectively
- Positivity and attentiveness in repetitive tasks
- Emphasis on ability to clear communication and ability to work with many different kinds of people
Kappa Pi International Arts Honor Society UCF
Vice President
10.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Events planning for 40+ members
- Contacting and organizing speakers for topics related to careers in the arts
- Administrative work
- Leadership and public speaking roles
University of Central Florida
Event Planning Intern
01.2019 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Worked as an intern for Professor Debi Starr's 3D Design Class assisting with UCF Celebrates the Arts event planning including:
- Overseeing and assisting students' project creation including construction of frames, platforms, and large-scale canvases; experience with power tools
- Cataloguing and organization of projects
- Organization of and assistance in pick-up and drop-off of projects for public event at the Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Education
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
Studio Art BFA from Art
12.2021
University Overview
- summa cum laude graduate
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
Art History BA from Art
12.2021
University Overview
- summa cum laude graduate
Skills
- Customer service
- Opening and closing duties
- Active listener
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Academic-level research & writing
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Adaptive and creative
- Positivity and kindness
References
Asher Loy, Head of Bakery and Production Departments at Lineage Coffee Roasting
- Email: Asher@LineageRoasting.com
Colin Menzel, Manager of Lineage Cafe, Mills 50 location
- Phone: (386)717-6571
Katie Kelley, Chief Curator of Exhibits, Orange County Regional History Center
- Email: Mary.Kelley@ocfl.net
Timeline
Front of House Employee
Papi's Burritos
02.2025 - 08.2025
Baker and Barista
Lineage Coffee Roasting
04.2024 - 08.2025
Exhibits Associate
Orange County Regional History Center
02.2023 - 01.2025
Sales Associate
Avalon Exchange
03.2022 - 11.2022
Romano and Mariolina Salvatori Interpretive Fellow
Rollins Museum Of Art
08.2021 - 06.2023
Intern at Flying Horse Editions
Flying Horse Editions, UCF
08.2021 - 12.2021
Vice President
Kappa Pi International Arts Honor Society UCF
10.2019 - 01.2020
Event Planning Intern
University of Central Florida
01.2019 - 05.2019
University of Central Florida
Studio Art BFA from Art
University of Central Florida
Art History BA from Art
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