Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
Clubs
Languages
References
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JOHN BUERA

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dynamic and charismatic Shift Lead at Cold Stone, skilled in leadership and employee training. Proven ability to enhance customer experiences through engaging interactions and exceptional service. Successfully fostered a positive work environment, resulting in improved team performance and satisfaction. Committed to motivating others while managing time effectively in fast-paced settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Bonchon
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2025 - Current
  • As a server at Bonchon, I greet guests, seat them, take orders, serve food, bus all my tables, and ensure a great dining experience.
  • Additionally, I explain menu items, handle payments, assist with cleaning, and work with the kitchen to provide timely service—all while creating a friendly atmosphere.

Shift Lead

Cold Stone
10.2021 - Current
  • As a Shift Lead at Cold Stone Creamery, I oversee daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly
  • In an effort to enhance the experience, I will often add fun by performing entertaining tricks and engaging conversations
  • I lead the team during shifts, take customer orders, provide excellent service, handle cash registers, and do nightly checks on how well the crew performed their given cleaning duties
  • My role helps maintain a positive work environment through my positive attitude and extroverted nature

Volunteer

Springs Rescue Mission
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • I organized and stored the clothing, food, and necessities for those in need

Tutor

Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • I have tutored a wide range of students from special needs to top-level high school students
  • Created a positive learning environment that was conducive to student success. Most of my students saw a 15% increase in their grades

Boba Barista and Cashier

Royal Tea
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Served as a boba barista and cashier, providing exceptional customer service and products to the best of my ability

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
05-2027

Associate of Science - Focus in Computer Science

Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Banning Lewis Preparatory Acadamy
Colorado Springs, CO
05-2023

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Academic
  • Motivated
  • Charismatic
  • Time management
  • Employee training

Accomplishments

Make-A-Wish Fundraising Event, Personally initiated and coordinated a fundraising event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, aiming to generate funds to fulfill a local child's wish to visit Disneyworld. The event was executed in collaboration with Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy, Fusion, and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and the proceeds directly supported the specified Make-A-Wish goal., 2023

Volunteer Experience

  • Tutor, I have tutored a wide range of students from special needs to top-level high school students., 01/01/20, 12/31/23
  • Organizer, Springs Rescue Mission, I organized and stored the clothing, food, and necessities for those in need., 2024

Clubs

  • S2S, A student-led club that introduces new students to the school and formulates new ways to assimilate them., 01/01/21, 12/31/22
  • Fusion, A new and upcoming club that I helped start with my previous teacher, Christine Griggs, foreign exchange students, and traditional high school students. We are a leadership-based class that helps students get volunteering experience, plan school events, and give students a sense of belonging., 01/01/22, 12/31/23
  • TAAPIC, I founded the first Asian community-based club at Pikes Peak State College. We aim to create a safe and inviting environment for those looking for a community and be involved in diverse cultures., 01/01/23, Present

Languages

ASL
Limited
Spanish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Server

Bonchon
02.2025 - Current

Volunteer

Springs Rescue Mission
01.2024 - 02.2024

Shift Lead

Cold Stone
10.2021 - Current

Boba Barista and Cashier

Royal Tea
09.2021 - 10.2021

Tutor

Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
01.2020 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs

Associate of Science - Focus in Computer Science

Pikes Peak State College

High School Diploma -

Banning Lewis Preparatory Acadamy
JOHN BUERA