Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Leadership
Timeline
Barista

Makayla Propp

Highlands Ranch,CO

Summary

A friendly employee with a proven track record in customer service and team leadership, notably at Black Rock Coffee Bar. Excelled in decision-making and creative problem-solving, enhancing shift productivity and sales revenue. Skilled in employee training and guest service, demonstrating a results-focused approach to assure quality results. Consistently recognized for hard work, attention to detail, and goal achievement.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Black Rock Coffee Bar
06.2021 - 08.2024
  • Educated customers on coffee offerings, promoting upselling opportunities and enhancing their overall experience.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.

Sales Associate

Platos Closet
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Education

Business Marketing

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Rock Canyon High School
Highlands Ranch, CO
05.2022

Skills

Decision-making capabilities

Customer service focus

Employee Training

Guest service

Creative Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Selected to assist in an out-of-state Grand Opening of a Black Rock Coffee Bar location in Tri-Cities, WA. Maintained efficiency in store operations (June 2022).
  • Selected to assist in an in-state Grand Opening of a Black Rock Coffee Bar location in Arvada, CO. Guided efficiency and improved skill sets of newly hired staff (August 2024).

Leadership

Shift Lead 

Promoted to SHL August 2024-Current

  • Increased shift productivity by setting clear expectations and providing consistent guidance on job responsibilities.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Supported upper management during critical decision-making processes by providing valuable insights based on firsthand experiences from shift operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining a positive atmosphere for customers.

Timeline

Barista

Black Rock Coffee Bar
06.2021 - 08.2024

Sales Associate

Platos Closet
01.2020 - 06.2020

Business Marketing

San Diego State University

High School Diploma -

Rock Canyon High School
Makayla Propp