Nika Weiss
Plano
Summary
Customer-savvy barista accustomed to working with team members of various experience levels and backgrounds, and serving anyone who comes along. Dedicated and flexible team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista and Trainer
Mongo's Coffee
Syosset, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared and served a variety of coffee beverages and food items, as well as covered the register.
- Operated espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment efficiently.
- Trained new baristas on food and beverage preparations.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Assistant House Manager
Tillies Center at LIU
Greenvale, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Managed groups of ushers up to 30 people
- Made schedules
- Seated from 300 to 2,000 people of various ages and backgrounds each show
- Mitigated conflict between patrons and problem solved quickly, efficiently, and with kindness
- Served concessions
Bakery Opener
Panera
Plano, TX
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Set up bakery section and laid out bagels
- Made various coffee and espresso drinks
- Took many orders in hour, and dealt with rushes smoothly
- Worked with team members of different ages and backgrounds
Scooper/Crew
Handel's Plano
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Scooped ice cream
- Worked with crew members
- Spoke with customers and provided services with a positive attitude
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY05-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Plano West Senior High School
Plano, TX05.2021
Skills
- Barista training
- Baking
- Food service
- Problem solving of conflict between employees and customers
- Team collaboration
- Fluent in Russian, and Elementary Spanish
- Tech: Proficient with microsoft word, excel, and powerpoint as well as any Google platform
LANGUAGES
Russian - Native or Bilingual
Spanish - Limited Working
Timeline
Barista and Trainer
Mongo's Coffee
03.2024 - Current
Assistant House Manager
Tillies Center at LIU
09.2021 - Current
Scooper/Crew
Handel's Plano
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bakery Opener
Panera
06.2020 - 08.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Plano West Senior High School
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
Long Island University