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Martha Curtis

Tampa,FL

Summary

Motivated Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Constantly finding new ways to exceed customers' expectations with personalized service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Canopy
03.2023 - Current
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.

Freelance Graphic Designer

01.2016 - Current
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Used Adobe Illustrator and ProCreate to make images and layouts.
  • Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners, hats, t-shirts and advertisement
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.

Intern

Harrison Center For The Arts
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Scheduled and conducted interviews with locals associated with the center.
  • Conducted group meetings and sessions with fellow interns
  • Explored new technologies
  • Created and wrote a collection of songs based on the interviews with locals.
  • Sold and organized artwork for the galleries.
  • Made creative advertisements for events run by the organization.


Intern

Harrison Center For The Arts
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Restaurant Hostess

Salt Shack On The Bay
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
  • Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance satisfaction.

Wait Staff Member

Younglife
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Set up dining room to promote welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
  • Prepared the beverages for each meal.

Volunteer

Wyldlife
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
05.2024

Skills

  • Financial Transactions
  • Performance Improvement
  • Coffee and Tea Expertise
  • Espresso Machine Operation and Maintenance
  • Speaking
  • Adobe Systems Software
  • Visual Effects
  • Active Listening and Communication
  • Social Media Platforms

Timeline

Barista

Canopy
03.2023 - Current

Intern

Harrison Center For The Arts
05.2022 - 08.2022

Intern

Harrison Center For The Arts
07.2021 - 08.2021

Restaurant Hostess

Salt Shack On The Bay
01.2020 - 08.2020

Wait Staff Member

Younglife
06.2019 - 07.2019

Volunteer

Wyldlife
08.2017 - 05.2019

Freelance Graphic Designer

01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Covenant College
Martha Curtis