Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Barista

Peyton Barger

Gnadenhutten,OH

Summary

Passionate, dedicated, and highly motivated individual with a background in Natural Recourses and customer service. Experienced in physically demanding roles and comfortable working in a variety of weather conditions and remote locations. Seeking an outdoor - based position such as conservation, land management, wildlife management or other related opportunities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista

Daily Grind Cafe
10.2023 - Current
  • Promote a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Provide exceptional customer service, resolving any complaints promptly and maintaining positive reputation.
  • Control line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Showcase versatility by assisting in other areas of the café as needed, including food preparation or table service when required.
  • Streamline order processing through accurate cash handling and efficient use of the point-of-sale system.

Lazy T Ranch Counselor

YMCA Camp Tippecanoe
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Cared for 21 horses daily
  • Led a minimum of two horse activities daily (trail rides, arena lessons, grooming and horse care lessons, etc.)
  • Ensured rider safety by providing thorough pre-ride instructions and assessing each rider's skill level.
  • Handled challenging situations with professionalism and calmness, addressing any issues that arose during trail rides promptly and effectively.
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
  • Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations and emergencies.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.

Kayak Guide

Carmen's Kayaks
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Led wildlife observation excursions resulting in memorable encounters with marine mammals, birds, and other aquatic species.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through exceptional knowledge of local marine life, geography, and island history during guided tours.
  • Promoted environmental stewardship among clients through educational talks about conservation efforts and responsible recreation practices.
  • Managed bookings, transactions and other administrative tasks to foster excellent customer experiences.

Concessions Worker

Uhrichsville Waterpark
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Kept area, equipment and surroundings clean and organized to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Maintained a positive attitude while managing long lines or addressing challenging situations with customers.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was given and maintaining a balanced register.
  • Assisted in training new employees, sharing product knowledge and best practices for excellent customer service.
  • Worked with team members to provide excellent service during busy periods and meet customer demands.

Education

High School Diploma -

Homeschool
Gnadenhutten, OH
05-2024

Career Technical Certificate - Natural Resources

Buckeye Career Center
New Philadelphia, OH
05-2024

Certification

  • NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level One
  • NCCER Core
  • NCCER Construction Site Orientation
  • BoatU.S. Foundation's Online Boating Safety Course

Interests

  • Honor Roll each semester of Junior and Senior year at Buckeye Career Center
  • Buckeye Career Center Class Secretary 2023-2024 school year
  • Buckeye Ambassador 2022-2023 school year
  • FFA Member 2022-2024
  • Drug Free Clubs of America member 2022-2024
  • Advanced Livestock Interview Judging Award winner 2022 and 2023
  • Twelve year member of The Thunder Valley Pioneers 4-H Club

Timeline

Lazy T Ranch Counselor

YMCA Camp Tippecanoe
06.2025 - 08.2025

Kayak Guide

Carmen's Kayaks
01.2025 - 03.2025

Barista

Daily Grind Cafe
10.2023 - Current

Concessions Worker

Uhrichsville Waterpark
05.2022 - 09.2023

High School Diploma -

Homeschool

Career Technical Certificate - Natural Resources

Buckeye Career Center
Peyton Barger