Gemma Hawkins

Having spent eight years working in the service industry as a fully trained barista, bartender and server, I can confidently say I am a friendly and fast-working barista/server. For the past several years I have been travelling whilst working across multiple sectors, gaining valuable experience which I have carried forward from job to job. I travelled from Cambodia to New Zealand before settling in Canada for four years. My experience lists varying degrees of management between cafés, bars, fine dining restaurants and reception work. Travelling alone has given me the confidence to be independent, motivated and organised as well as an appreciation and respect for other cultures. I enjoy working in teams of any size and always strive to deliver the best customer experience possible. I am confident in cash handling, management and consider myself to be a quick and efficient learner.

• Developed a brand new cocktail menu which increased sales by 70% and increased the bar's social media following by 500+
• Qualified for the Gold Barista badge, consecutively creating 3 latte art patterns
• Qualified for a TEFL certificate, allowing me to teach English around the world
• Travelled to Cambodia to raise funds for starving families in the local areas whilst also working in the Elephant Sanctuary nearby, cleaning and feeding the elephants

References available upon request.

• Cooking & Baking
• Travel
• Nature Conservation
• Beauty & Fashion