Cameron Emerson

Dedicated barista with 3+ years of experience in both sit down style cafes, as well as fast paced drive-through coffee. Currently working occasional gigs as an independent contractor doing Audio Engineering for live events. Skilled at barista tasks, exhibiting neatness, precision and efficiency on bar, solo or with a team.

Tasks include; taking orders with POS system, creating various specialty drinks and sandwiches, end of day cleaning and restocking, and smoothly handling busy weekend morning crowds. I always implement a lens of equity and inclusion both with my team, as well as with customers/ guests. Expert with customer service, team player that enjoys fast paced work, and constantly seeking new ways to learn and improve!

Barista at Cafe Eleven (2024-04 – Present)

• Working solo to complete all opening, closing, and prep procedures, make sandwiches and create specialty drinks.
• Efficient use of tablets for online Doordash, and Uber eats orders as well as call-in orders.
• Making unique seasonal house made syrups to a high standard of quality.

Barista at Ava's Roasteria (2023-01 – 2024-07)

• Taking accurate orders and communicating with a team during rushes, while maintaining good customer service with regular and new customers.
• Using effective teamwork, problem solving, and collaboration with a group to accomplish fast paced work to complete orders quickly and maintain a clean and sanitary work station.
• Accomplishing online orders (Uber, Doordash, postmates) with speed and efficiency.
• Executing all closing/ shift change procedures solo as well as with a team including: thorough cleaning, full restock, closing paperwork and counting the till.

Barista at Javalation (Coffee Drive Thru) (2021-08 – 2022-05)

• Training multiple people at a time while maintaining customer service duties.
• Working independently to accomplish multiple orders in an orderly manner.
• Closing duties such as: counting till, filing paperwork, cleaning and restocking all ingredients.

Stagehand at IATSE LOCAL 28 (Stagehand Union) (2025-06 – Present)

• Assist with moving and assembling large scale audio equipment such as Line-array speakers as well as hanging motors for lights and speakers.
• Working in close quarters with Forklifts, semi trucks, and other heavy machinery.
• Takedown of cables, speakers, barricades in an organized and timely manner.

Audio Engineer at Friends Of Noise (2024-07 – 2025-05)

• Collaborate with event coordinators to set up and plan for audio/ tech needs for the event.
• Complete setup and takedown of stage for various bands in unique locations. Turning a park, street block, or parking garage into a live music/ performance event space.
• Soundcheck with each artist to EQ, prevent feedback, and check all inputs.

Stage Manager, Audio Engineer at Newport Symphony Orchestra (2024-09 – 2025-09)

• Fully self managing and planning for the functions and goals of my position.
• Reading instrumentation of classical pieces and researching to build accurate and useful stage plots for upcoming concert sets.
• Set up of risers, music stands, chairs, sound shields, 9 ft grand piano, and sound shells for an orchestra of up to 75 musicians.

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering – Portland State University & Portland Community College (2023)

Certificate in Creative Coding and Immersive Technologies – Portland Community College (2021 – 2023)