Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Editing Videos, Content Creation, Sound Mixer, Playing Music, Hiking, Gym, Cars, and Playing Games.
Timeline

Valentino Paris

East Lansing,MI

Summary

Versatile and dedicated, with a variety of skills and experience to assess/solve any situation. Determined to enhance aesthetics and customer satisfaction. Recognized for dedicated work ethics, quality of work, proficiency and adaptability of any and all tools, effective communicator, and consistency in results beyond what is expected.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Biggby Coffee
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
  • Educated customers on coffee offerings, promoting upselling opportunities and enhancing their overall experience.
  • Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
  • Showcased versatility by assisting in other areas of the café as needed, including food preparation or table service when required.


Groundskeeper

Hunters Ridge Golf Course & Dining
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Maintained grounds of residential and commercial properties by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
  • Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
  • Loaded and unloaded landscaping equipment and materials safely.
  • Upheld high safety standards on all tasks performed ensuring minimal accidents or injuries within the workplace.

Sandwich Artist

SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
  • Operated the cash register with accuracy, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
  • Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
  • Increased speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.
  • Prioritized excellent communication skills to understand customer preferences accurately while minimizing errors in orders.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to overall team performance and growth.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Byron Area Schools
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Education

No Degree - General Assosciates

Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
05.2026
  • Dean's List [second semester, May, 2021]
  • Extracurricular Activities: Cross Country Club,

Skills

  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
  • Operating mowers and tractors
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Effective Communication
  • Using hand tools
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Computer Skills
  • Problem-Solving

Editing Videos, Content Creation, Sound Mixer, Playing Music, Hiking, Gym, Cars, and Playing Games.

I have worked with and am proficient with Premier and Sony Vegas Editing Software(have been commissioned to edit for friends and family), I also have dabbled in content creation with several accounts accruing thousands of followers, I have also dabbled with a variety of music editing software such as Audacity, I am proficient at the guitar, piano, and the drums, I go for hikes through our states many different state parks, I go to the gym regularly, I like to change things within my car(various different personal additions), and I play games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, Siege, and many others with my friends/family.

Timeline

Barista - Biggby Coffee
10.2023 - 01.2024
Groundskeeper - Hunters Ridge Golf Course & Dining
04.2023 - 10.2023
Sandwich Artist - SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2022 - 11.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-12 - Byron Area Schools
03.2022 - 06.2022
Lansing Community College - No Degree, General Assosciates
Valentino Paris