Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer & Community Service
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Lily Allison

Gaffney,SC

Summary

Dynamic and adaptive professional with a proven track record at Starbucks, where I enhanced customer experience through excellent memory and friendly demeanor. Skilled in inventory management and team leadership, I significantly contributed to streamlining operations and fostering positive team environments. Demonstrates a unique blend of creative problem-solving and precise math skills, driving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Starbucks
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • 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.
  • Educated customers on coffee offerings, promoting upselling opportunities and enhancing their overall experience.

Animal Care Assistant

Cherokee County Animal Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Monitored animal behavior, identifying signs of illness or distress and reporting concerns to veterinarians.
  • Educated pet owners on proper care techniques, reducing the likelihood of future health issues for their pets.
  • Developed strong relationships with local rescue organizations to increase adoption rates of shelter animals.
  • Streamlined record-keeping processes to improve efficiency within the organization without compromising accuracy or detail.
  • Assisted in training new team members, ensuring consistent quality care across all aspects of the facility''s operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gaffney High School
Gaffney, SC
05.2025

Associate of Arts -

Limestone University
Gaffney, SC
05.2025

Skills

  • Excellent memory
  • Inventory Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Adaptive and creative
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Cash Handling
  • Excellent math skills

Volunteer & Community Service

School Volunteer Work Cherokee County School District

Gaffney High: Scholars Academy

August 2021- Present

Designed and created  Valentine’s Day  Cards  for Brookview HealthCare Center Residents and Staff

Collected gender specific personal items and made  personalized presents for all the Brookview HealthCare Center Patients for Holidays

Decorated, catered, acquired items from the community to sell at  auction for the Annual Scholars Academy Fall Festival Fundraiser

Visited county middle schools to promote Scholars Academy for future students.  Volunteered to help staff with Annual Scholars Academy Student Orientation

Collected and packed Annual Cherokee County School District  Shoebox Project by Operation Christmas Child at Gaffney High School

Church

November 2020-Present:  Providence Baptist Church and Buford St. United Methodist Church

Collect age specific items  and pack for Annual Shoebox Project by Operation Christmas Child:

Collect age specific presents throughout the community to give The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program- for various ages of children within our County.

Volunteer every other month at our local Soup Kitchen with my Grandparent’s  Sunday School class with Providence Baptist Church

Buford St United Methodist Youth Group volunteered to help revamp a local residents home with improvements such painting, repairing decking, windows, gutters, and landscaping along with our Habitat of Humanity Cherokee County.

Work

Starbucks (May 2024- Present)

Employees deliver &  donate excess food to local shelters in Cherokee County

Deliver Employee markout products to local businesses and shelters in Cherokee County

Help create gift  baskets to donate for  local fundraiser events held in Cherokee County

Help collect and package  used  coffee grounds and food waste to local farms of Cherokee County

Cherokee County  Animal Hospital (January 2022- May 2024)

Collect and deliver donated  animal food to local shelters and pet  foster families in Cherokee County

Monthly delivery to Elderly and Disabled Clients pet food and medicine with no means of travel.

Other/Family

November 2017-Present

Volunteer during Summer months delivering Meals on Wheels with my Grandparents for our local Cherokee County Meals on Wheels organization

Annually my family volunteers to prepare and serve Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner to all the residents and staff of our local Miracle Hill of Cherokee County.

Collect and make Christmas Stockings for all residents (age appropriate and gender specific)  and staff for Miracle Hill of Cherokee County so all have something under their Christmas Tree.

Continue to Volunteer at Cherokee County Hospital when needed for administrative, and customer/patient  assistance during week and weekends.

Timeline

Barista

Starbucks
05.2024 - Current

Animal Care Assistant

Cherokee County Animal Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Gaffney High School

Associate of Arts -

Limestone University
Lily Allison