Kaitlyn Hale
Someone who thrives in a full house and brings humor and compassion to work every day. Looking for a team to actually grow with — somewhere showing up with care and intention matte
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Someone who thrives in a full house and brings humor and compassion to work every day. Looking for a team to actually grow with — somewhere showing up with care and intention matters.
Experience
WEEKEND BARISTA - THE COFFEE POT - SEATTLE, WA
(2025-02)
- Manage full mobile café operations, including opening/closing procedures and espresso quality control.
- Optimize grind settings and extraction to maintain premium beverage standards while delivering efficient service.
BARISTA - STARBUCKS KIOSK / SAFEWAY - SEATTLE, WA
(2025-10 - 2026-06)
- Crafted high-volume specialty beverages following strict Starbucks corporate standards and standardized recipes.
- Educated customers on diverse coffee profiles, brewing methods, and seasonal promotions to drive sales
GROCERY ASSOCIATE - AMAZON FRESH - FEDERAL WAY, WA
(2023-01 - 2025-09)
- Utilized proprietary technology for precise order processing, scanning, and delivery staging in a high-speed environment.
- Maintained exceptional accuracy in preparing complex grocery orders while meeting strict production timelines.
LEAD BARISTA - INDIGO HOUSE - LOS ANGELES, CA
(2018-05 - 2022-08)
- Managed daytime coffee service and evening bar operations.
- Supported community events including open mic nights and live shows.
- Processed cash and card transactions accurately.
BARISTA/PREP COOK/SERVER - JEANIE'S ON BRIDGEPORT - TACOMA, WA
(2015-12 - 2018-10)
Managed all aspects of daily operations including espresso service, serving, food prep, cashiering, and cleanup.
BARISTA/PREP COOK - TACOMA GENERAL HOSPITAL CAFÉ - TACOMA, WA
(2012-11 - 2015-09)
- Adhered to 100% healthcare-grade sanitation protocols and HACCP food safety standards in a 24-hour Level II trauma center environment.
- Ensured service continuity during graveyard shifts, preparing standardized meals for medical staff and visitors
Education
Associate's Degree - Hospitality - UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND (REMOTE) (2020-09 - 2022-09)
Certified - Mixology - TACOMA BARTENDING ACADEMY (2016-06 - 2017-06)
Certificate of Completion - Espresso Arts - BARISTA ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM (2013-01 - 2013-07)
