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WORK EXPERIENCE
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4/2007 - 8/2007
Barista
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AK's Coffee Company
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Auburn, AL
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- Performed store opening tasks:
- Ensured proper function of all equipment
- Prepared pastries for display and sale, brewed fresh coffee for early-birds (mall employees)
- Prepared cash register with proper starter cash
- Fulfilled barista duties:
- Prepared various frozen, iced and hot expresso beverages, chi teas and lattes, steamers, and milkshakes
- Maintained freshly brewed de-caf, regular, and half-calf or seasonal coffees at all times
- Worked quickly and efficiently in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with a smile
- Performed store closing tasks:
- Hand-washed and dried all appliances (blenders, carafes, utensils, and flatware
- Emptied waste water (no plumbing in kiosk)
- Cleaned and wiped down all surfaces, mopped floors, re-checked all equipment
- Closed out cash register Reported gross and net sales, as well as errors to employer by phone
- Made weekly night-drop deposit to bank
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3/2006 - 8/2006
Barista
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Java Bleu
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Golden Springs, AL
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- Performed store opening tasks:
- Ensured proper function of all equipment
- Received and prepared fresh bakery items for display and sale
- Brewed fresh coffee-of-the-day for carafes
- Prepared cash register with proper starter cash
- Wiped down all counter surfaces and cafe tables and eating surfaces
- Recorded bi-weekly inventory
- Fulfilled barista and cafe duties:
- Prepared various frozen, iced and hot expresso beverages, chi teas and lattes, steamers, and iced sweet and unsweet tea
- Maintained freshly brewed de-caf, regular, and daily brew coffees at all times
- Prepared lunch and dinner deli items (wraps, salads,croissant sandwiches, and soups)
- Made signature chicken salad from scratch
- Performed table bussing duties and maintained a clean store front, bar and kitchen
- Worked quickly and efficiently, utilizing problem-solving and multi-tasking skills to successfully maintain a warm and inviting coffee shoppe atmosphere
- Performed store closing tasks:
- Hand-washed and dried all appliances (blenders, carafes, utensils, mugs, glasses, plates, and food preparation tools)
- Cleaned expresso machine nightly
- Closed-out cash register, while checking for accuracy and reporting errors
- Ensured that all cash, checks, and credit card receipts were accounted for
- Cleaned and wiped down all surfaces, mopped and/or vacuumed floors, re-checked all equipment
- Locked and secured all entrances and exits
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11/2004 - Present
Manager, Visual Merchandiser, Bridal Consultant
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The Quality Shoppe
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Jacksonville, AL
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- Assisted brides with duties related to wedding preparation
- Shipped and received store packages
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients and their families, as well as suppliers and manufacturers
- Supervised employees and trained new hires
- Designed and carried out visual merchandising tasks
- Assisted in all monetary transactions (operated cash register and credit card transactions, managed and setup layaway accounts)
- Opened and closed retail store location
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