vanessa owens
Jacksonville,TX
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while contributing to company growth.
Motivated to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
7brew
Jacksonville, Texas
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Managed coffee grinding and brewing equipment, performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with regular customers, recognizing preferences and anticipating needs.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Input orders into point of sale system and handled customer payments.
Barista
Starbucks
Tyler , TX
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed and maintained relationships with regular customers, recognizing preferences and anticipating needs.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to minimize waste and ensure availability of popular items.
- Implemented promotional activities, including in-store events, to increase customer engagement and sales.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process customer payments.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested appealing products.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
Coffee Barista
Scooters Coffee Shop
Jacksonville, TX
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Supervise and train someone employees
- Educated customers on beverage menu items and provided samples of daily brews.
- Gave details on coffee blends and preparation descriptions to customers.
- Repaired minor issues with equipment and handled troubleshooting tasks to keep coffee machines operational.
- Designed new recipes and adhered to recipe and presentation standards for specialty coffee drinks.
- Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
Sales Associate
Dillards Department Store
Tyler , TX
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, TX05.2022
Skills
- Organized
- Great communication
- Driven
- Social butterfly
- Quick learner
- Patient
- Active listener
- Calm under pressure
- Solid problem solver
- Speedy and efficient
- Cash register operation
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Analytical
Timeline
Barista
7brew
04.2024 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
08.2022 - 01.2024
Coffee Barista
Scooters Coffee Shop
02.2022 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
Sales Associate
Dillards Department Store