Taj Tate
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Adaptable professional with experience in security, café management, and visitor service. Skilled in customer service, access logs, and safety compliance. Strong at staying calm under pressure, resolving concerns, and supporting secure, well-run operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Security
Rise Dispensary
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
02.2026 - Current
- Conducted thorough checks of individuals entering and exiting premises to enhance overall security.
- Maintained security in restricted areas.
- Monitored adherence to security regulations by all visitors to maintain a safe environment.
- Facilitated clear communication between security team and facility personnel to ensure effective collaboration.
- Welcomed customers and visitors to create a positive first impression.
Musician
Thankful Baptist Church
Philadelphia, PA
01.2015 - Current
- Coordinated music cues with Pastor and Choir Director to enhance worship experience.
- Supported altar calls with background music and seamless worship transitions to foster spiritual engagement.
- Select music suited to specific performance needs.
- Update social media accounts with content that engaged fans online
- Welcomed guests at events with warm hospitality.
Barista Manager
starbucks
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Trained baristas on espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and customer service routines.
- Supervised cash handling and POS transactions during busy café shifts.
- Coordinated inventory checks for coffee beans, milk, syrups, and supplies.
- Maintained clean workstations, equipment, and guest seating areas.
- Resolved customer concerns with calm service and clear communication.
- Scheduled barista coverage to support peak traffic and store flow.
- Greeted customers at front counter, answering questions and inputting specialty coffee orders into POS system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Commonwealth Charter Academy
Philadelphia, PA05-2018
Skills
- Access control
- Visitor screening
- Incident reporting
- CCTV monitoring
- Emergency response
- Safety compliance
- Access logs
- Customer service
- Security surveillance
Timeline
Security
Rise Dispensary
02.2026 - Current
Barista Manager
starbucks
10.2019 - 07.2022
Musician
Thankful Baptist Church
01.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Commonwealth Charter Academy