Personable and self-motivated team player with strong attention to detail. Maintains high level of professionalism while providing consistent and quality service. Engages with students to promote love of learning and fosters creative environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Classroom Aide
Cheboygan Area Schools
09.2023 - Current
Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Barista
Wildwood Coffee, Co
05.2021 - Current
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Made and served brand-specific café beverages per day with speed, quality and consistency.
Art Teacher, Janitor, Aide
Cornerstone Christian School
08.2018 - Current
Achieved student participation through relevant and real-life experiences to maintain student interest and stimulate student creativity.
Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities.
Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
Observed pupils' work to determine student progress or make suggestions for improvement.
Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Educated students on cultural influences on music and art styles and techniques of modern and historic art.
Business Co-Owner
J & M Cleaning
03.2017 - Current
Scheduled, organized, and cleaned vacation rentals, homes, cottages, etc
Barista, Sales Associate
Purple Tree Books And Coffee
04.2015 - 05.2017
Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
Educated coworkers and customers about new products.
Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions.
Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Upsold specialty items with beverages, increasing store sales.
Completed over successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of each shift.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Barista, Sales Associate, Photographer
Island Bookstore And Mackinaw Old Time Portraits
08.2008 - 09.2013
Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.
Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Maintained espresso equipment and performed minor repairs to keep coffee machines functioning properly.
Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
Completed over successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of each shift.
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Archived photographs on computers and servers.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
Education
No Degree - Art Education
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
Certificate - Electronic Health Records
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI
11.2023
High School Diploma -
Home School
Indian River
03.2009
Skills
Educational Settings
Group and Individual Instruction
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Immersive Activities
Providing Feedback
Student Mentoring
Extracurricular Activities
Creativity and Artistic Expression
References
Anna Jacobs
(231) 268-1158, jacobsa@chebschools.com
Val Lucier
(906) 298-1833, vlovelly@gmail.com
Erica Tower
(231) 268-9424
Timeline
Kindergarten Classroom Aide
Cheboygan Area Schools
09.2023 - Current
Barista
Wildwood Coffee, Co
05.2021 - Current
Art Teacher, Janitor, Aide
Cornerstone Christian School
08.2018 - Current
Business Co-Owner
J & M Cleaning
03.2017 - Current
Barista, Sales Associate
Purple Tree Books And Coffee
04.2015 - 05.2017
Barista, Sales Associate, Photographer
Island Bookstore And Mackinaw Old Time Portraits
08.2008 - 09.2013
No Degree - Art Education
Academy of Art University
Certificate - Electronic Health Records
North Central Michigan College
High School Diploma -
Home School
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