Nicholai Giler
Charlotte
Summary
Experienced heavily in coffee craft and ensuring product is of quality. Although I have a long list of barista skills, I have been known to take initiative and I am extremely strong-willed. I am friendly, versatile within any position, and always ready to learn something new.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Sunflour Baking Company
Charlotte, NC
01.2025 - Current
- During my time at Sunflour I've learned an array of useful skills. While my official title is a barista, I've started to branch out and take initiative in different ways. My current skills include: POS knowledge, customer service, food safety and handling skills, flexibility within positions, and now training new hires.
Apprentice Manager
Studio Displays
Lancaster, SC
06.2025 - 08.2025
- During my time at Studio Displays I enhanced my work skills by pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. As an apprentice, I took on many responsibilities that prepared me for a competitive workplace. Some essential skills I took away from this job include: time management, communication, learning how to properly take inventory, shipment, preparation and quality check of product, and teamwork skills.
Barista
Smelly Cat Coffee House
Charlotte, NC
06.2024 - 12.2024
- While at Smelly Cat, I took my barista knowledge and skills to a new level. As I continued to strengthen my barista skills, I also decided to branch out into other areas of coffee preparation. It was here that I started to learn how to properly roast different types of coffees, expand my understanding of the origins of the coffee I was handling, and learned how to portion out and package our retail product.
Barista
Amelie’s French Bakery
Charlotte, NC
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Amelie's was my introduction to the coffee world, and it taught me numerous skills as I progressed in my craft. I learned how to properly work a traditional espresso bar, memorize a plethora of different drinks, and also be more attentive to my customers that were staying in. I expanded my knowledge on different types of pastries we offered, and involved myself heavily in the cleanliness of the store.
Front of House
Bojangles
Pittsboro, NC
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Bojangles was my first job, and it really gave me a taste of the working life. While here, I learned how to cook food to standard, greet people with a warm smile and positive attitude, and accommodate to customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bradford Preparatory School
Charlotte, NC01-2022
Skills
- Time management
- Friendly and outgoing
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Problem-solving
- Cash handling
- Opening and closing duties
- Cleanliness
- Order taking
- Cash register operation
- Decision-making
- Espresso machine operation
- Menu memorization
Timeline
Apprentice Manager
Studio Displays
06.2025 - 08.2025
Barista
Sunflour Baking Company
01.2025 - Current
Barista
Smelly Cat Coffee House
06.2024 - 12.2024
Barista
Amelie’s French Bakery
07.2021 - 06.2024
Front of House
Bojangles
07.2020 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Bradford Preparatory School