Leilani Gauthier-Vazquez
Leesburg
Summary
Experienced with crafting and serving specialty coffee and teas. great at utilizing customer service skills to enhance overall guest experience. strong understanding of coffee preparation techniques, inventory management, maintaining a clean workspace, excelling in time management, and attention to detail. Successfully trained new baristas, enhancing team performance and order accuracy during peak hours. Proficient in espresso machine operation and cash handling, fostering a collaborative environment that drives customer satisfaction and team success. Dedicated Tennis instructor with 6 years as a coach and team captain in school and camp settings. Expertly developed inexperienced and youthful players into strong, passionate, and kind competitors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista
Peet's
03.2024 - Current
- Trained new team members on coffee preparation, customer service standards, drink recipes, and cleaning procedures.
- Managed daily inventory of coffee beans and supplies to guarantee product availability.
- Designed and implemented efficient workflows to enhance order accuracy during peak hours.
- Cultivated a positive team environment by providing mentorship and support to newer baristas.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Tennis Instructor
Luis Rosado Tennis Academy
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Developed tailored lesson plans to enhance student engagement and skill progression.
- Instructed group and individual tennis sessions, focusing on technique and strategy improvement.
- Evaluated player performance, providing constructive feedback to foster growth and confidence.
- Organized and managed large groups of 4-8-year-olds in tennis lessons while keeping their attention and ensuring fun
- Mentored junior instructors, sharing best practices to elevate overall teaching effectiveness.
- Implemented innovative drills to improve players' physical conditioning and mental resilience on the court.
- Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA04-2028
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Cash handling
- Opening and closing duties
- Quick thinking
- Cash register operation
- Espresso machine operation
Accomplishments
- I captained my tennis team to states twice
Certification
- CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
- CPR Certified
- AED Certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Barista
Peet's
03.2024 - Current
Tennis Instructor
Luis Rosado Tennis Academy
06.2017 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Northern Virginia Community College