Leland Machado
Honolulu
Summary
Detail-oriented operations associate skilled in managing inventory and ensuring safety compliance. Proven ability to maintain organization and efficiency in dynamic environments, contributing to improved operational outcomes and team collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Honolulu Coffee Company
Honolulu, HI
04.2025 - Current
- Resolved operational and customer-related issues decisively, utilizing strong problem-solving skills to maintain smooth cafe performance and uphold company standards.
- Maintained absolute composure during high-volume rushes, effectively controlling the floor layout and pacing to ensure a safe, efficient, and organized environment.
- Delegated daily tasks strategically among team members, maximizing crew productivity while ensuring everyone followed safety and operational protocols.
Laborer
Lindemann Brothers Inc
Honolulu, HI
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted in installation, including digging trenches, properly aligning and laying pipe, and preparing the ground for backfill.
- Operated specialized equipment to cut concrete accurately and safely, adhering to strict job site safety protocols and wearing appropriate PPE.
- Mixed, poured, and finished concrete over completed pipeline installations, ensuring a smooth, durable surface that met project specifications.
Operations Associate
Sephora
Honolulu, HI
11.2025 - 02.2026
Operations Associate
Sephora
Honolulu, HI
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed and organized high-volume stock inventory, safely unloading shipments, lifting heavy product crates, and maintaining an orderly backroom.
- Maintained a clean and organized stockroom and sales floor, prioritizing safety protocols to keep walkways clear and hazard-free.
- Collaborated closely with the team on stock checks and continuously replenished individual stations to ensure columns were fully stocked for peak hours.
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
Honolulu, HI
10.2022 - 04.2025
- Promoted to Barista Trainer to onboard, coach, and certify new hires, ensuring strict compliance with company policies, operational standards, and safety procedures.
- Led by example in a fast-paced environment, managing high-volume operations while maintaining a clean, sanitized, and hazard-free workspace.
- Oversaw inventory rotation and restocking, lifting heavy supply crates up to 50 lbs and ensuring the floor was fully prepared for peak operational hours.
Sales Associate
T&C Surf Shop
Honolulu, HI
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Received and managed large inventory shipments, safely unloading, lifting, and organizing heavy boxes to maintain an efficient and accessible stockroom.
- Maintained and organized the sales floor between customers, ensuring a clean, hazard-free, and visually appealing environment.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to handle peak hours, meet daily operational goals, and ensure smooth store performance.
Barista
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Honolulu, HI
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed high volumes of customers efficiently during peak hours, maintaining composure and delivering fast, accurate service under pressure.
- Handled and closed out registers daily, ensuring 100% accuracy in cash management, financial balancing, and end-of-day reporting.
- Maintained proper stock levels and strict cleanliness standards between customers to ensure a safe, organized, and hazard-free environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kalani High School
Honolulu, HISkills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Organization
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Quality control
- Machinery Operation
- Leadership experience
- Staff coaching
Timeline
Operations Associate
Sephora
11.2025 - 02.2026
Team Lead
Honolulu Coffee Company
04.2025 - Current
Laborer
Lindemann Brothers Inc
01.2025 - 03.2025
Operations Associate
Sephora
10.2024 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
T&C Surf Shop
11.2023 - 01.2024
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
10.2022 - 04.2025
Barista
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
05.2022 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Kalani High School