Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Barista

Malia Wiggs

Grass Valley,CA

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking employee who values community and connection. I take pride in my work, always striving to deliver my best while being a reliable and committed team player. With a strong focus on integrity, teamwork, and efficiency, I am passionate about my craft and consistently bring a positive and proactive attitude to every task.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista

The Pour Choice
2024.07 - Current
  • Specialty Coffee Expertise: Proficient in brewing and serving a wide range of specialty coffee beverages, including espresso, pour-over, and cold brew.
  • Latte Art Skills: Experienced in creating visually appealing latte art, such as hearts, rosettas, and tulips, enhancing the customer experience.
  • Technical Equipment Knowledge: Skilled in operating and maintaining espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment to ensure optimal performance and quality.
  • Customer Service Excellence: Demonstrated ability to engage with customers, understand their preferences, and provide tailored recommendations and exceptional service.
  • Quality Control: Capable of ensuring consistency and quality in every cup by monitoring extraction times, milk steaming techniques, and ingredient measurements.

Barista

Communal Cafe
2022.07 - 2024.07
  • Craft Coffee Training: In-depth training in craft/ specialty coffee techniques, understanding espresso parameters and dialing in espresso
  • High-Volume Customer Service: Proven ability to manage and serve a high volume of customers efficiently and effectively during peak hours.
  • High-Pressure Situations: Skilled in maintaining composure and delivering quality service in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
  • Extensive Drink Menu Management: Experienced in working with a diverse and extensive drink menu, including espresso-based beverages, specialty drinks, and custom orders.
  • Operational Efficiency: Capable of multitasking and managing various responsibilities simultaneously, such as order preparation, customer interactions, and maintaining cleanliness.
  • Training and Mentoring: Experience in training new baristas on coffee preparation techniques, equipment usage, latte art.
  • Team Collaboration: Experienced in working collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth operations and efficient service during busy periods.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Adept at quickly resolving issues related to orders, equipment, and customer concerns to maintain operational flow and customer satisfaction.

Retail Sales Associate

Tysa
2021.04 - 2022.05
  • Customer Engagement: Delivered exceptional customer service by actively engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and providing personalized recommendations to enhance their shopping experience.
  • Sales Performance: Consistently achieved and exceeded sales targets through effective product knowledge, upselling, and cross-selling techniques.
  • Product Knowledge: Maintained extensive knowledge of Tysa's product lines, including features, benefits, and current trends, to assist customers and drive purchasing decisions.
  • Inventory Management: Assisted in managing inventory levels, including stock replenishment, visual merchandising, and organization to ensure optimal store presentation and product availability.
  • Cash Handling: Efficiently processed transactions, handled cash, and operated POS systems with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Sales Strategies: Implemented sales strategies and promotional activities to attract customers and drive store traffic.

Social Media Management: Successfully curated content for the company's social media accounts, including creating engaging posts and implementing strategies to increase brand visibility and customer engagement.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Point High School
Grass Valley, CA
06.2022

Skills

Beverage preparation

Menu memorization

New hire training

Latte Art

Dailing In espresso

Certification

Food handlers

Abc Training

Timeline

Barista

The Pour Choice
2024.07 - Current

Barista

Communal Cafe
2022.07 - 2024.07

Retail Sales Associate

Tysa
2021.04 - 2022.05

High School Diploma -

North Point High School

Food handlers

Abc Training

Malia Wiggs