Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Samantha Tapia-Anaya

BigFoot Java
Bonney Lake,WA
Samantha Tapia-Anaya
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Community-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and experience in customer service and hospitality. Demonstrates strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Committed to supporting diverse communities and enhancing team processes. Manages multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a positive attitude and readiness to assume additional responsibilities.

Work History

Certified Barista

6 Years 7 Months
BigFoot Java | 02.2020 - Current
  • Prepare and serve high-quality beverages while maintaining efficient, friendly, and professional service.
  • Foster positive customer relationships, enhancing community atmosphere and loyalty.
  • Collaborate with coworkers during high-volume shifts to fulfill orders accurately and promptly.
  • Coordinate with coworkers during high-volume shifts to ensure accurate and prompt order fulfillment.
  • Address customer concerns respectfully, applying sound judgment to resolve issues effectively.
  • Follow workplace procedures for sanitation, cash handling, product quality, and customer service.
  • Demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and leadership when operational needs arise.
  • Earned Employee of the Month three times in recognition of strong performance and customer service.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during peak business hours.
  • Served as a role model for new employees by exemplifying excellent work ethic, dedication to craft, and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Kitchen Assistant and Hospitality Aide

Canterbury House | 2017 - 2020
  • Accurately identified and followed individualized diets, including diabetic, regular, soft, and pureed meals.
  • Prepared and distributed resident meals according to established schedules and dietary requirements.
  • Coordinated competing responsibilities to ensure timely meal delivery to each facility wing.
  • Responded promptly to call lights and communicated with residents in a respectful, professional manner.
  • Assisted with resident comfort needs, including making beds and organizing living spaces.
  • Led weekly activities like bingo, coloring, and hand massages, enhancing resident engagement and social interaction.
  • Monitored residents for signs of discomfort and reported concerns to appropriate staff, ensuring timely responses to their needs.
  • Maintained equipment and supplies in clean, organized, and serviceable condition.
  • Protected residents' privacy and dignity while providing compassionate support.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Washington Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | 06-2022

Associate Degree - Criminal Justice

Green River College | Auburn, WA | 03-2020

High School Diploma

White River High School | Buckley, WA | 06-2017

Skills

Resident support
Customer service
Community engagement
Task prioritization
Organization
Team collaboration
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Leadership
Service coordination
Attention to detail

Certification

Bonney Lake Police Department Citizens Academy Certification, 2026, Community Emergency Response Team Certification (CERT) 2026

Timeline

Certified Barista

BigFoot Java
02.2020 - CurrentRead More

White River High School

High School Diploma
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Green River College

Associate Degree from Criminal Justice
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Kitchen Assistant and Hospitality Aide

Canterbury House
2017 - 2020Read More

University of Washington Tacoma

Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice
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Samantha Tapia-Anaya