Vaughn Damiano
Milwaukee,WI
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista/Bartender
Discourse Coffee
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared high-quality espresso beverages in fast-paced environment.
- Trained new staff on coffee preparation techniques and customer service standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure efficient operations.
- Managed daily inventory of coffee beans and supplies, ensuring optimal stock levels.
- Prepared advanced and elaborate coffee and alcoholic cocktails
- Prepared and batched various syrups and ingredients, making sure to check stock frequently.
- 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.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Barista
Valentine Coffee Co.
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Bar, Register, and Miscellaneous tasks with a heavy focus on customer service and fluency in the world of coffee.
- Essential that I was knowledgeable in understanding coffee. Through numerous tastings and cuppings, I quickly became proficient at taking note of the different origins and flavor profiles.
- Able to adapt to the flow of constant customers from early in the morning to the afternoon.
- Able to answer any and all questions relating to coffee/ the process of at home brewing.
- Always striving to keep a clean bar area, working alongside and cooperating with every coworker, and calibrating to other people's flows as top priorities.
- Completed all store open and close duties.
- Monitored and documented inventory, placing replenishment orders to ensure availability.
- Prepare various hot and iced coffees, following detailed specifications.
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Provided physical and verbal assistance.
- Gained understanding of the importance to maintain patience through especially busy times and difficult customers.
- Sparked a passion for coffee and the drive for greater knowledge.
- Processed register transactions.
- Greeted customers and recommended drink options based on their stated preferences and dietary needs.
Server/Barback/Server Assistant
Mr. B's a Bartolotta Steakhouse
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Delivered exceptional dining experiences by providing attentive service and knowledge of menu offerings.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Trained new servers on restaurant protocols and service standards, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, prioritizing tasks to maintain high service quality during peak hours.
Education
GED -
Hamilton Highschool
Sussex, WI06.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2023
Skills
- Proficient knowledge of cafe/bar work
- Excellent customer service
- Positive demeanor
- Energetic demeanor
- Sociable
- Passionate
- Committed
- Consistent
- Friendly and outgoing
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Barista/Bartender
Discourse Coffee
03.2025 - Current
Barista
Valentine Coffee Co.
08.2023 - 04.2025
Server/Barback/Server Assistant
Mr. B's a Bartolotta Steakhouse
06.2016 - 11.2020
GED -
Hamilton Highschool
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Pima Community College