Paolo Weiss Lau
Austin
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Latin Bakery Austin
08.2025 - Current
- Maintained a clean & aesthetic front of house to maximize customer experience & sales efficiency
- Prepared various espresso-based & specialty drinks including matcha, chai, tea, & more
- Engaged in a curiosity-led approach to customer service to sustain a welcoming environment
- Trained new baristas on food & drink preparation techniques & customer service standards
- Supported management team with online customer support via phone & email as needed
- Assisted back-of-house with stocking & grocery-running as needed
- Collaborated with our social media manager in making reels
- Closed & cleaned store efficiently
Baker
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted lead bakers in making specialty Peruvian desserts such as alfajores, pionono, bruselina, flan, & more
- Photographed desserts & managed business social media account
Booth Attendant
Latin Bakery Austin
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Carefully transported goods to & from our booths
- Organized & decorated booths at holiday markets across Austin to maximize aesthetic appearance & customer engagement
- Educated customers on history of the bakery's specialty South American pastries
- Varied sales tactics based on customer's social cues & cultural markers
- Maintained focus in a fast-paced environment for long periods of time
Volunteer
Texas State Parks & Wildlife
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Participated in clean-up events for park trails & nature areas
- Learned about & helped remove invasive plant species
Education
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05-2026
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Product knowledge
- Engaging customer service
- Time efficiency
Languages
- Spanish (Native/Bilingual)
- English (Native/Bilingual)
Accomplishments
- Latin Bakery Austin- voted Best Bakery in West Austin 2025 (through West Austin Chamber of Commerce)
- Latin Bakery Austin- voted "Tastiest Treats" at Junior League Austin's 2023 A Christmas Affair
References
Valeria Lizarraga-Leon- (512)-730-0810 - Latin Bakery Austin
Timeline
Barista
Latin Bakery Austin
08.2025 - Current
Baker
12.2023 - 02.2025
Volunteer
Texas State Parks & Wildlife
06.2023 - 07.2023
Booth Attendant
Latin Bakery Austin
12.2022 - 11.2023
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Austin Community College