Layla Chrysanthis
Ocean City,MD
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Barista and trainer
Riseup Coffee Roasters
06.2022 - Current
- Had a deep understanding of coffee, the origin of the bean and taste notes
- Prepared coldbrew, espresso drinks, tea and other beverages to order.
- Operated espresso machines, bean hoppers and cash register
- Fostered customer satisfaction through a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
- Collaborated with team during rushes to deliver quality drinks for customers.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to support smooth operations.
- Handled customers' questions, concerns and issues in a professional manner
Cultural Heritage Intern
Arset Fides Association, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Florence, Italy
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Led engaging tours of the church, fostering connections with the audience
- Conducted independent tours for English-speaking visitors, enhancing their experience
- Collaborated with Florentine mentors to enhance understanding of cultural context
- Extensively researched the architecture, artwork and history of Santa Maria Novella
- Responded to visitor inquiries with personalized suggestions to enrich their experience
Undergraduate Exhibitions
Artwork in the Hermail mail gallery (University of Maryland)
College Park, Maryland
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted in planning and execution of Sadat Art for Justice and Peace event in March.
- Exhibited artwork at graduating senior exhibition, highlighting artistic achievements from May 5-19, 2026.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
University of Maryland, College Park
Maryland12-2025
Skills
- Coffee presentation techniques
- Beverage presentation
- Barista mentoring
- Customer service
- Hospitality expertise
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer engagement strategies
- Organization and time management
- Public speaking
- Art history
- Art shows
- Woodworking Skills
- adobe
Volunteer
- Kenya, Study abroad program (University of Maryland), 2024-06, -Helped a community build a dam by hauling heavy rock to sequester water for agriculture and home use
- Salisbury community players, built sets/painted sets, props, and front of house duties (October 2026- present)
- Salisbury Art Space, (volunteer)
Timeline
Cultural Heritage Intern
Arset Fides Association, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
08.2025 - 12.2025
Undergraduate Exhibitions
Artwork in the Hermail mail gallery (University of Maryland)
03.2025 - 05.2026
Head Barista and trainer
Riseup Coffee Roasters
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
University of Maryland, College Park