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Emily Dent

Emily Dent

Balwyn North,VIC

Summary

I have been making coffee for 18years. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to a barista position. I am passionate about coffee and making memorable experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Liminal, Mulberry Group
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Prepared coffee in busy environment to highest standard
  • Produce consistent latte art under busy high stress environment in Melbourne's CBD
  • Work quickly & efficiently under high pressure with team of exceptional baristas
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanour and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during busy periods to maintain professional, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.

Retail Assistant

The Fabric Store
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assist customers in choosing fabrics for various sewing projects
  • Understanding fabric requirements for various sewing projects
  • Understand garment construction and pattern making to help customers with their various sewing projects
  • Store cleanliness and visual merchandising

Retail Stylist

Assembly Label
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assist customers purchasing clothing in fast pace environment
  • Assist customers styling pieces and suggesting outfits
  • Back of house cleanliness
  • Store operations & processes
  • Open and Close procedures
  • Store cleanliness and visual merchandising
  • Christmas Casual

Food Runner / Section Waiter

Chancery Lane Bistro
12.2020 - 09.2022
  • Run food to tables in a timely manner, understand tasting notes, work with chefs to assist timely management of all food for the restaurant to make it to assigned tables at the right time
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Back of house duties – polishing cutlery, plates
  • Keep stock of coffee and tea
  • Run a section of 6 - 8 tables double booked, ensure customers are out within their 2hrs sitting ready for the next booking
  • Greet and seat customers
  • Take orders for a la carte menu, chefs menu
  • Assist functions
  • Wine service
  • Uphold restaurants 5 – star ratings
  • Professionalism

Education

Associate degree - Fashion Design & Technology

RMIT – Brunswick Campus
12-2024

Cert IV - Fashion Design & Technology

TAFE – NSW
11-2012

Cert III - Business Administration

TAFE – NSW
12-2011

Skills

  • Speciality Coffee Preparation
  • Latte Art
  • Grinder Knowledge
  • Uber Milk Knowledge
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Professional
  • Management and people skills
  • Efficiency
  • Systems & Processes
  • Cleanliness
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Time management

Timeline

Barista

Liminal, Mulberry Group
04.2024 - 10.2024

Retail Assistant

The Fabric Store
03.2023 - 05.2024

Retail Stylist

Assembly Label
12.2022 - 02.2023

Food Runner / Section Waiter

Chancery Lane Bistro
12.2020 - 09.2022

Associate degree - Fashion Design & Technology

RMIT – Brunswick Campus

Cert IV - Fashion Design & Technology

TAFE – NSW

Cert III - Business Administration

TAFE – NSW
Emily Dent