What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Birmingham, AL USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
10
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
yes
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
Exceptional Barista with four years managerial experience, high-energy, a strong work ethic, and a true love for the coffee industry is on the hunt for a Barista, Management, and/or Roasters position.
HISTORY
General History
*Ten Years Barista Experience
*Seven Years Small Business Experience
*Extensive Industry Product Knowledge
*Extensive Food Management/Sanitation Experience
*Habitual Self Familiarization Of Small Business/Coffee Industry
*Cash Handling
*Product Research Responsibilities
*Understanding Of Coffee Tree To Coffee Cup Process
Managerial History
*Supervision & Training of Employees
*HR Responsibilities
*Team Building
Small Business History
*Competitor Comparison/ Review Duties
*Marketing Responsibilities
*Advertisement Responsibilities
*Retail Display Responsibilities
*Cost Analysis
*Inventory/Ordering Responsibilities
*One Year Business Overseer Experience
*Productivity/Efficiency Management
*Signage Responsibilities
*Receipt/Bill Entry Into QuickBooks
*Reconciling Credit Card Statements/Bank Deposit Slips/Receipts/Bills with QuickBooks
*Distributor/Vendor Relations
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCES
Platforms: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, Microsoft Windows XP For Mac
Tools: Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, Adobe Photoshop/ Reader, Open Office,
QuickBooks, Coffee Shop Manager
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE DAILY CUP Mountain Brook, AL
Manager 2008
Obtained Employment with The Daily Cup as a Shop Barista. Responsibilities included preparation of coffee/espresso beverages, preparation of lunch/menu items, register handling customer service. Promoted to Manager after one month, responsibilities included training of new hires, retraining of staff, product research, and creation of new menu items.
BEAN HOLE COFFEE Hoover, AL
Business Overseer/Manager 2004-2005
Obtained Employment with then “The Bean Hole Coffee Shoppe” as the store’s manager. Responsibilities included creation/implementation of entire breakfast/lunch menu. Promoted to Business Overseer, due to sale of the shop, in October 2004, responsibilities included handling all aspects of the business excluding financial responsibility.
WEST GATE COFFEEHOUSE Chicago, IL
Manager 2002-2004/2005-2006
Obtained Employment with West Gate Coffeehouse as a Barista, promoted to Daytime Manager after six months with the company. Responsibilities included preparation of coffee/espresso beverages, preparation of lunch/menu items, register handling customer service, and working with Quickbooks. Returned to West Gate, during April 2005, as the General Manager/Temporary Business Overseer.
EDUCATION
THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO 2001-2002 Chicago, IL
Concentration: Fiber and Material Studies
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS 1999-2001 Birmingham, AL
Concentration: Costume Design And Construction
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Birmingham, Alabama
Anchorage, Alaska
Tuscon, Arizona
Fresno, California
Hollywood, California
Los Angeles, California
Sacramento, California
San Diego, California
Santa Cruz, California
Atlanta, Georgia
Anywhere, Hawaii
Boise, Idaho
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
New Orleans, Louisiana
Portland, Maine
Baltimore, Maryland
Boston, Massachusetts
Detroit, Michigan
St.Paul, Minnesota
Bozeman, Montana
Omaha, Nebraska
Las Vegas, Nevada
Buffalo, New York
New York City, New York
Ashville, North Carolina
Nagshead, North Carolina
Tuscon, Oklahoma
Eugene, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Anywhere, Puerto Rico
Providence, Rhode Island
Memphis, Tennessee
Austin, Texas
Brattleboro, Vermont
Washington DC, Virginia
Anywhere, Virgin Islands
Seattle, Washington
Madison, Wisconsin
About Me:
. ..my bangs are tiny and edible. ..
. .i love cheese, maple syrup, and wine. ..
. .i plan to take up knitting, pilates, and roller derby
. .i fantasy eat. ..
. ..my life is a musical. .
