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Gregory Stuart McGuire

Chattanooga

Summary

Friendly team player dedicated to making delicious specialty coffee and tea beverages and contributing to safe, welcoming cafe environment. Fast learner and adapter to new circumstances and challenges paired with in-depth knowledge of coffee-making equipment operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista and Food Prep

Hot Chocolatier
12.2023 - Current
  • Enhance customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high-quality beverages.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Strive to increase repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and building rapport with patrons.
  • Streamline order processing through accurate cash handling and efficient use of the point-of-sale system.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.

Graphic Designer and Stylist

Strike Magazine
04.2021 - 11.2023

• Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.

• Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.

• Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.

• Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

• Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.

Barista

The Edwin Hotel
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
  • Followed exact recipes for mixing and preparing beverage and food items.
  • Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
  • Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.

Barista

Mean Mug Coffee House
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high-quality beverages.
  • Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Streamlined order processing through accurate cash handling and efficient use of the point-of-sale system.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.

Dietary Aide

Hickory Valley Retirement
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
  • Served three meals a day to residents in the dining hall
  • Delivered meals to residents, who could not leave their rooms.
  • Stocked and replenished inventory.
  • Cleaned kitchen, stockroom fridges/coolers.
  • Assisted nurses when needed in the event of an emergency, regarding a resident.
  • Provided emotional support for residents, as this was during Covid and residents could not leave the building.
  • Adapted to different miscellaneous jobs that were required.

Lifeguard

Chattanooga Golf And Country Club
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Recorded daily activity logs and incident reports for tracking purposes.
  • Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
  • Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.

Education

Master of Arts - Graphic Design

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
01.2025

High School Diploma -

McCallie School
Chattanooga, TN
05.2019

Skills

  • Good communicator
  • Order Accuracy
  • Coffee expertise
  • Adaptive and creative
  • Server and Bus Training
  • Point of Sale Knowledge
  • Friendly attitude
  • Complimentary of customers and co-workers
  • Stocking Supplies and Retail Products
  • Food Serving and Preparation

Timeline

Barista and Food Prep

Hot Chocolatier
12.2023 - Current

Barista

The Edwin Hotel
05.2022 - 12.2022

Barista

Mean Mug Coffee House
06.2021 - 01.2022

Graphic Designer and Stylist

Strike Magazine
04.2021 - 11.2023

Dietary Aide

Hickory Valley Retirement
12.2020 - 05.2021

Lifeguard

Chattanooga Golf And Country Club
04.2016 - 08.2018

Master of Arts - Graphic Design

Chattanooga State Community College

High School Diploma -

McCallie School
Gregory Stuart McGuire