Melody Caplan
Berkeley,CA
Summary
I am a colorful, dynamic worker with a rich passion for culture, communications, music, and research. Working in retail and food service, I developed qualities like reliability and determination. In the future, I hope to apply these skills to positions that are more closely aligned with my interests and engage my personal talents in fields like public relations, media, and writing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Publicity Worker
KALX 90.7 Radio Station
Berkeley, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Promoted KALX across social media platforms, designing visually compelling fliers for Instagram and original video concepts for TikTok.
- Reviewed concerts across the Bay Area and edited articles for station's blog.
- Edited long-form interviews for airplay using Adobe Audition
Barista
Mochiholic
Berkeley, CA
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Quickly and accurately prepared complex drink orders for hybrid boba and donut cafe.
- Warmly greeted customers and processed their orders.
- Alternated seamlessly between barista duties, dishwashing, and cash register operations.
Barista/Server
Nesmon Cafe and Boutique
Sherman Oaks, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Courteously served food and drinks to customers in a high-traffic, European-style restaurant.
- Prepared a variety of hot and cold beverages, applying a thorough understanding of espresso brewing, milk frothing, and specific beverage ratios
- Enhanced each customer's dining experience with friendly rapport and tailored recommendations.
- Diligently scrubbed surfaces and washed dishes by hand to ensure compliance with food safety directives
Sales Associate
Lolli and Pops
Sherman Oaks, CA
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Exhibited excellent customer service as sociable sales representative at mall candy store
- Operated cash registers that accommodated multiple modes of payment
- Attentively assisted customers in finding products that suited both their budget and needs
- Monitored product supply and arranged display shelves according to instruction and creative discernment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric/American Studies Major
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA01.2027
Skills
- Technologically literate and adaptable: Versed in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and Google applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides)
- Applied knowledge of Adobe Audition and Wordpress
- Research database familiarity
Affiliations
- Berkeley B-SIDE Music and Culture Writer:
Generated engaging and incisive music coverage for UC Berkeley's premier music magazine
Articles incorporated criticism and historical analysis, utilizing journalistic sensibilities and a deep, researched understanding of pop culture
- Rhetoric Society Member
Certification
Food Handler’s Card (Valid: 2023-01-26 - 2026-01-26)
Timeline
Barista
Mochiholic
10.2024 - 05.2025
Barista/Server
Nesmon Cafe and Boutique
05.2024 - 08.2024
Publicity Worker
KALX 90.7 Radio Station
09.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Lolli and Pops
08.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric/American Studies Major
University of California, Berkeley
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