Tessa Magner
East Lansing,MI
Summary
I am a Junior at MSU, my major is psychology. My past employment has ranged from food service, to retail, to education. I have worked in customer service for four years. I am most often described as adaptable and patient. I would also conclude I am an organized and dependable candidate, who is successful at managing priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
A Growing Place
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
- Demonstrated flexibility when adapting lesson plans based on individual student needs or unexpected circumstances within the classroom setting.
- Developed a keen understanding of each child''s unique interests, using this knowledge to create tailored learning experiences that resonated with individual students.
Barista Shift Lead
Sip Coffee
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with specialty drinks and food, and fast paced on cash register
- Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays
- Memorized ingredients and recipes for wide variety specialty drinks
Barista
Biggby Coffee
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings
Retail Sales Associate
Rally House
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons
Food Service Worker
Dagwoods Deli
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company
- Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products
- Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information
- Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments
Education
Undergrad - Major- Psychology, Minor- Youth & Society
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan05.2026
Diploma -
Farmington High
Farmington, Michigan05.2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Cashiering
- Communication skills
- Writing skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Leadership
- Food service
- Complaint Handling
- Menu Preparation
- Closing Procedures
- Work Schedule Management
- Backroom Stocking
- Nurturing Environment
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Organization
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
I am a writer, specifically in the field of poetry.
Extra- I am passionate about writing and reading. Most typically in concerns to advocating for mental health but in various other areas as well.
Timeline
Preschool Assistant Teacher
A Growing Place
05.2024 - 08.2024
Barista Shift Lead
Sip Coffee
02.2023 - 08.2023
Barista
Biggby Coffee
07.2022 - 01.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Rally House
07.2021 - 01.2023
Food Service Worker
Dagwoods Deli
06.2020 - 05.2021
Diploma -
Farmington High
Undergrad - Major- Psychology, Minor- Youth & Society
Michigan State University
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