Caris Kyte
Williamsburg
Summary
Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
06.2024 - Current
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Promoted additional items with beverages, increasing store sales.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
Childcare Provider
Coastal Church
03.2024 - Current
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
To-Go Server
Cracker Barrel Old County Store
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Reviewed orders to determine appropriate delivery inclusions such as utensil type and quantity, napkins, straws, and promotional coupons.
- Increased drink, appetizers, entree, and dessert orders by suggestively selling daily specials or popular items.
- Washed hands regularly throughout shift to comply with safety and sanitation protocol.
- Arranged items in containers and bags, taking care to segregate items by temperature and optimize loading order to maximize stability of to-go containers and protect food during transportation.
- Answered to-go order phone calls, conveying menu options over telephone and accurately estimating time of delivery.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
Restaurant Hostess
Cracker Barrel Old County Store
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Assisted FOH and BOH staff to drive smooth service execution and maximize guest satisfaction.
- Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
Childcare Provider
NewLife Methodist Church
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Government, English
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA05-2026
Skills
- Fast learner
- Reporting and documentation
- File and record keeping
- Project management
- Email correspondence
- Editing and proofreading
- Relationship building
- Task prioritization
- Online research
- Meeting scheduling
- Spreadsheet software
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
Timeline
Barista
Starbucks
06.2024 - Current
Childcare Provider
Coastal Church
03.2024 - Current
To-Go Server
Cracker Barrel Old County Store
11.2022 - 06.2024
Restaurant Hostess
Cracker Barrel Old County Store
11.2022 - 06.2024
Childcare Provider
NewLife Methodist Church
09.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Government, English
College of William And Mary
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