Rihana Blair
South Hadley,MA
Summary
Driven Political Science student with strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to support office operations, conduct research, and assist with constituent services in fast-paced environments. Eager to contribute to a congressional district office while gaining hands-on public service experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Smoothie Maker
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
West Springfield, Massachusetts
04.2026 - Current
- Prepared fresh smoothies using high-quality ingredients and equipment.
- Delivered exceptional customer service during peak hours, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure product quality and hygiene.
- Operated blenders, juicers, and other kitchen equipment efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet customer demands promptly.
- Oversaw inventory management of fruits, vegetables, and supplies, ensuring availability for smoothie production.
- Assisted team members with daily tasks, contributing to smoother workflow and timely service. to ensure efficient operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized blenders between uses, ensuring food safety standards were met.
Barista
Starbucks, Barista
Belchertown, Massachusetts
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume settings, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Handled morning rush of customers with calm efficiency, maintaining service quality and minimizing wait times.
- Crafted high-quality espresso beverages following company standards.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Educated customers on menu options and specialty drinks.
- Operated coffee brewing equipment and maintained cleanliness of work area.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service flow.
- Assisted with inventory management and restocked supplies.
- Initiated customer interactions to create a friendly atmosphere. and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
Education
High School Diploma -
The MacDuffie School
Granby, MA05-2025
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Customer service
- Fast-Paced Service
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Professional Communication
- Inventory management
Accomplishments
- Academic Award, Honors student, Rise Program
Timeline
Smoothie Maker
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
04.2026 - Current
Barista
Starbucks, Barista
08.2025 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
The MacDuffie School