Asia Nelson
Duluth
Summary
Detail-oriented professional experienced in high-volume coffee service and team training. Able to maintain a calm demeanor under pressure, and ensure safe food handling practices. Eager to contribute to a collaborative environment that prioritizes quality and customer care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Forest Cafe
Duluth
09.2025 - Current
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
Restaurant Hostess
Luciano's Restaurant
Duluth
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed seating arrangements to optimize restaurant flow and guest comfort.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
Little Rock
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed training materials to enhance staff knowledge of coffee products and equipment.
- Worked with new employees on procedures and policies, interacting with customers, cleaning areas and making orders.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Provided individualized instruction to match personal strengths, background and learning style of each employee.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA05-2028
Skills
- Employee training
- Coffee machinery
- Safe food handling practices
- Attention to detail
- Exceptional customer service
- Positive and professional
- Team collaboration
- Table setting arrangements
- POS system operations
- Server support
Timeline
Barista
Forest Cafe
09.2025 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Luciano's Restaurant
06.2023 - 09.2025
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Georgia Gwinnett College