LINNEA PETERSON
GENEVA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level recovery worker position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Prepared high-quality beverages, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving repeat business.
- Efficiently managed inventory, reducing waste and optimizing resource utilization.
Sales Associate
Learning Express Toys
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Customer Service: Greet customers, answer questions, recommend toys, and provide expert guidance on age-appropriate or educational products.
- Sales: Promote store products, handle transactions, and encourage repeat business.
- Merchandising: Organize, stock, and display products to keep the store visually appealing.
- Inventory & Stock Management: Assist with receiving shipments, inventory counts, and maintaining stock levels.
- Cleanliness & Organization: Keep the store tidy, including shelves, displays, and checkout area.
- Teamwork: Collaborate with other staff to ensure smooth store operations.
- Events & Programs: Support in-store events, workshops, or community programs as needed.
Restaurant Hostess
Gibsons Restaurant Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted and welcomed guests upon arrival, ensuring a friendly atmosphere.
- Managed reservations using restaurant software to optimize seating arrangements.
- Coordinated with servers and kitchen staff to streamline guest service flow.
- Assisted in training new host staff on procedures and customer service standards.
- Handled guest inquiries and complaints with professionalism and courtesy.
- Maintained cleanliness of entrance and dining areas for a welcoming environment.
- Monitored wait times and communicated updates to guests effectively.
- Collaborated with management to improve hosting processes and enhance guest experience.
Swim Instructor
Geneva Park District
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Instructed swim classes for children and adults across various skill levels.
- Developed customized lesson plans to address individual student needs.
- Monitored swimmer progress, delivering constructive feedback during sessions.
- Enforced pool rules and guidelines to maintain a safe swimming environment.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL01.2026
USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN -
DePaul University
Chicago, IL07.2022
Geneva High School -
Geneva High School
Geneva, IL05.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication
- Time management
- Point of sale operation
- Positive and professional
- Team collaboration
- Sales
- Painting
Timeline
Barista
Starbucks
03.2024 - 10.2025
Sales Associate
Learning Express Toys
10.2022 - 01.2024
Restaurant Hostess
Gibsons Restaurant Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
Swim Instructor
Geneva Park District
01.2019 - 01.2021
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
Waubonsee Community College
USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN -
DePaul University
Geneva High School -
Geneva High School
Personal Information
- Title: Retail Sales Associate
- Date of Birth: MAR 5, 2003
- Nationality: AMERICAN
- Lived overseas in Sweden and the Netherlands for 10 years