Sierra Bland

Sierra Bland

Barista

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location of Sierra BlandDayton Metropolitan Area

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graduate Student

  • Education

    • Antioch University

      2022 - 2024
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Liberal Studies, Literature & Creative Writing 3.9
    • Sinclair Community College

      2017 - 2022
      Associate of Arts - AA Creative Writing 3.0
    • Sinclair Community College

      2020 - 2022
      Associate of Arts - AA PSYCHOLOGY 3.0
    • Pacific Northwest College of Art

      2024 - 2026
      Master of Fine Arts - MFA Creative Writing - Cross-Genre
  • Experience

    • Saxbys

      Nov 2016 - Aug 2017
      Barista
    • Tastefully Roasted Coffee

      Nov 2016 - now

      - Interview candidates for potential hire- Train new Employees according to Company Handbook- Creating and Publishing weekly Staff Schedule- Uphold proper procedures according to State Sanitization Guidelines (Certified Person In-Charge)- Arrange Annual Staff Meetings and Individual Assessments - Track Inventory and place weekly orders for all Business Needs - Assisted General Manager in all matters- Transported large sums of Cash/Check for Bank Deposit, and placed Change Orders - Team-leader in absence of Manager - Ensured the store was opened/closed according to Company Standards - Cash-Handling, primarily register tills, safe, and Deposits/Change Orders when necessary - Crafted a variety of quality coffee, tea, and espresso-based beverages in an efficient manner- Maintained clean work environment - Stocked and prepped when needed

      • General Manager

        Jun 2023 - now
      • Assistant Manager

        Nov 2021 - Jun 2023
      • Shift Lead

        Aug 2017 - Nov 2021
      • Barista

        Nov 2016 - Aug 2017
    • Cinderella

      Nov 2019 - Apr 2020
      Sales Representative

      - Greeted all customers upon entry - Provided guidance throughout store to ensure a satisfactory shopping-experience- Took layaway payments via phone call- Assisted customers in all matters, ranging from: physical aid within dressing rooms, swapping items for new sizes and/or styles, providing feedback and recommendations when prompted, and handling payment processes

    • Barnes & Noble, Inc.

      May 2021 - Jul 2021
      Sales Representative & Barista

      - Displayed proper attitude when handling purchases via cash register, engaging in conversation that prompted recommendation for potential future sales and conveyed a broad knowledge pertaining to various genres of literature - Routinely navigated the store to establish familiarity with categorization and ensure all items were arranged properly while maintaining aesthetic-appeal - Routinely rotated out of Sales to the location's Starbucks Cafe

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Person In Charge

      StateFoodSafety
      Jun 2024
    • Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Preliminary

      Sinclair Community College
      Dec 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Dayton Metro Library on May 2023
      Dayton Metro LibraryAssociated with Sierra Bland
    • Copywriter

      Issued by Stop Abuse Campaign on Nov 2023
      Stop Abuse CampaignAssociated with Sierra Bland