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Davis, California, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Prepared and served a variety of over 20 coffee beverages, following established recipes and quality standards. Producing up to 100 drinks per shift. - Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning coffee machines, countertops, and utensils, and cafe area. - Managed procurement processes, including placing orders for necessary supplies and services, and facilitated vendor payments through check issuance. - Responsible for all closing activities, including restocking, cleaning, syrup making, and trash duties. - Provide exceptional customer service by taking customer orders, answering questions, and recommending coffee blends or beverages based on customer preferences. - Handled monetary transactions, process payments, and operate the cash register with accuracy.

Whidbey Island Wa

- Conducted information interviews with members of the Cooperative.- Turned gathered information into promotional social media posts and education website features. - Managed social media platforms and regularly created infographics to post.- Took over 250 high quality photos to be used on the website and social media. - Witnessed and aided in operations of the WIG Food HUB.- Simultaneously completed a independent research project that identified and addressed barriers to access within alternative food networks for producers and organizations. - Collected data from interview transcripts, completed a intensive literature review, and reflected on lived experience. - Produced a information poster and research paper outlining internship experience, data collection, results, and next steps.- Presented findings to over 50 peers, faculty, and community member.

Seattle, Washington, United States

-Assisted a Professor and Ph.D. student on researched aimed at evaluating the learning experience of undergrad students in a preliminary Environmental Studies class. - Learned and utilized the softwares Delve and Miro.- Weekly analyzed 250+ survey responses and used Delve to produce axial codes of observed themes in the data.- Studied the both the learning and development of individual students, as well as the whole class, by analyzing their survey responses, assignments, discussion posts, and essays. - Used Miro to produce visual maps of observed codes, themes, and connections. - Created weekly memos summarizing my work for the week and outlining any observations I deemed noteworthy.

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Greet customers, make personal recommendations, and answer questions regarding menu items- Efficiently take and deliver food/drink orders, maintaining an enjoyable dinning experience for guests- Assist the bartender in preparation and serving of specialty drinks, along with keeping the bar clean and stocked- Balance cash and credit card transactions accurately and securely- Assist other staff whenever needed, complete side work to keep the restaurant running smoothly

Seattle, Washington, United States

-Welcome guests, show them to their table, and explain unique QR ordering system. All while managing and organizing incoming reservations and to-go orders.- Handled nightly wait lists of 50+ parties during peak season. -Maintained full product knowledge of menu, specials, and bar.-Served customers in an efficient manner while aiding in the preparation of tables and food.

Davis, California, United States

-Efficiently managed the order taking/process for customer orders involving cash/credit transactions and alcohol age verification—managed kitchen supply ordering and stocking. -Trained and collaborated with the team to effectively run the lunch order cycle involving preparing food from a 50+ item menu.-Managed interior and exterior deli daily setup and cleaning, including furniture placement, restocking ingredients, and keeping spaces sanitary.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies, Graduate

Minor: Business Administration Departmental Honors

High School Diploma