Anderson, Kahlila Resume
Kahlila Anderson
I’m a dedicated individual, who is on this earth to be better than the thoughts of yesterday. Meaning there is always room for improvement and through my work experience, I have been able to test my limits and excel in every work environment. Finding a job to me is everything, due to my passionate nature I will stop at nothing to make my dreams a reality. I hope to be able to bring that same passion I have for life into fruition within your work environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE;
Green Earth Center/ Gardena, CA
Budtender July 2020 - February 2021
Built rapport with patients to establish trust and value when selling a product
Strategizing best deals to market product and creatively coming up with new ways to showcase our selection
Learned the various strains of marijuana, edibles, cbd products, and concentrates
Cash handling, kept up store cleanliness, learned how to properly take inventory, reception, and manage time in a fast paced environment
Urban Outfitters/ Santa Monica, CA
Sales Associate October 2019 - March 2020
Stylized outfits to suit each customers own aesthetic, helping locate certain items whether in store, outsourced to a local location nearby, or through an online order
Restocked all merchandise, utilized loss prevention tactics during store hours, on spot problem solving, and always keeping store up to standards
Starbucks/ Alhambra, CA
Barista/ takeout August 2019 - October 2019
Fast paced environment, suited to meeting the customers needs are always meet with the use of teamwork and communication to get the job done while managing time
Met all health regulations from food and drink preparations to cleanliness in the work environment
Learned how to multi task when working drive thru, took orders and prepared food, cash handling/register, quick thinking to solve any problems as they arouse
Hot bar and Cold bar drink specialist, learned all cafe drinks and how to properly prepare them while paying attention to every detail to ensure beverage was made to standards
WaterWorks Aquatics/ Alhambra, CA
Swim Instructor March 2019 - November 2019
Creatively thinking on spot to solve a situation to ensure there was no regressing only progressing
Learned how to work with different personality types, built relations with students and family to ensure trust and communication was established
Learned patience, assertiveness, cpr, strategic lesson planning, proper swim technique, and proper pool editict
Rockstar/ Los Angeles, CA
Paid Internship August 2018 - January 2021
Produce relevant content to spark conversation and engage, convert, and improve the brand through social media platforms and on the college campus
Worked at music festivals, to promote new products and get exposure for the brand
Learned direct marketing, channel marketing, branding and rebranding, and salesmanship
Bj’s Restaurant and Brewhouse/ Pasadena, CA
Takeout/ Host October 2017 - November 2018
Utilized every table to sit customers according to arrival time and manage a strategic approach to ensure everyone was sat in a timely manner while not overwhelming servers
Took phone orders, online orders (doordash, grubhub, postmates), and pre-orders for delivery
Kept food and drinks stored in health regulated areas, station exceeded standards of cleanliness and was always fully stocked, cash-handling/ register, interpersonal people skills, and time management when preparing food on the line
Orwood Cafe/ Brentwood, Ca
Server/ Food Runner June 2016 - March 2019
Created an atmosphere where all customers felt welcomed and appreciated, placed their orders and made sure all food and drinks were made to their specification
Prepared appetizers, salads, drinks, condiments, and alcoholic beverages when kitchen staff would get backed up to increase workplace efficiency
Kept stations and restaurant as a whole clean and presentable, washed dishes in the back when staff was overwhelmed
Volunteer Work
Orange County Coastal Keepers
Women’s Wellness Initiative
Junior Giants Summer Baseball Program
These are just a few organizations I have volunteered for in the past. I have always been one to give back, branching out and expanding upon my ventures has guided me to some of the best organizations. Creating life long lessons that I am able to implement in my life and my work environment.
Relevant Skills and Competencies:
Food Handlers Certificate
Photoshop
Illustrate
POS system
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service
Leadership
Problem-Solving
EDUCATION:
Liberty High School Brentwood, CA (July 2014- June 2017)
High School Diploma
Member of :
NHS
CSF
Cal State LA
Los Angeles, CA
College of Arts and Letters
Pursuing Graphic Design
AST Organization
Active, Self-Reliant, and Trustworthy
Meritorious Achievement
(Production of Angels in America)
Kahlila Anderson
I’m a dedicated individual, who is on this earth to be better than the thoughts of yesterday. Meaning there is always room for improvement and through my work experience, I have been able to test my limits and excel in every work environment. Finding a job to me is everything, due to my passionate nature I will stop at nothing to make my dreams a reality. I hope to be able to bring that same passion I have for life into fruition within your work environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE;
Green Earth Center/ Gardena, CA
Budtender July 2020 - February 2021
Built rapport with patients to establish trust and value when selling a product
Strategizing best deals to market product and creatively coming up with new ways to showcase our selection
Learned the various strains of marijuana, edibles, cbd products, and concentrates
Cash handling, kept up store cleanliness, learned how to properly take inventory, reception, and manage time in a fast paced environment
Urban Outfitters/ Santa Monica, CA
Sales Associate October 2019 - March 2020
Stylized outfits to suit each customers own aesthetic, helping locate certain items whether in store, outsourced to a local location nearby, or through an online order
Restocked all merchandise, utilized loss prevention tactics during store hours, on spot problem solving, and always keeping store up to standards
Starbucks/ Alhambra, CA
Barista/ takeout August 2019 - October 2019
Fast paced environment, suited to meeting the customers needs are always meet with the use of teamwork and communication to get the job done while managing time
Met all health regulations from food and drink preparations to cleanliness in the work environment
Learned how to multi task when working drive thru, took orders and prepared food, cash handling/register, quick thinking to solve any problems as they arouse
Hot bar and Cold bar drink specialist, learned all cafe drinks and how to properly prepare them while paying attention to every detail to ensure beverage was made to standards
WaterWorks Aquatics/ Alhambra, CA
Swim Instructor March 2019 - November 2019
Creatively thinking on spot to solve a situation to ensure there was no regressing only progressing
Learned how to work with different personality types, built relations with students and family to ensure trust and communication was established
Learned patience, assertiveness, cpr, strategic lesson planning, proper swim technique, and proper pool editict
Rockstar/ Los Angeles, CA
Paid Internship August 2018 - January 2021
Produce relevant content to spark conversation and engage, convert, and improve the brand through social media platforms and on the college campus
Worked at music festivals, to promote new products and get exposure for the brand
Learned direct marketing, channel marketing, branding and rebranding, and salesmanship
Bj’s Restaurant and Brewhouse/ Pasadena, CA
Takeout/ Host October 2017 - November 2018
Utilized every table to sit customers according to arrival time and manage a strategic approach to ensure everyone was sat in a timely manner while not overwhelming servers
Took phone orders, online orders (doordash, grubhub, postmates), and pre-orders for delivery
Kept food and drinks stored in health regulated areas, station exceeded standards of cleanliness and was always fully stocked, cash-handling/ register, interpersonal people skills, and time management when preparing food on the line
Orwood Cafe/ Brentwood, Ca
Server/ Food Runner June 2016 - March 2019
Created an atmosphere where all customers felt welcomed and appreciated, placed their orders and made sure all food and drinks were made to their specification
Prepared appetizers, salads, drinks, condiments, and alcoholic beverages when kitchen staff would get backed up to increase workplace efficiency
Kept stations and restaurant as a whole clean and presentable, washed dishes in the back when staff was overwhelmed
Volunteer Work
Orange County Coastal Keepers
Women’s Wellness Initiative
Junior Giants Summer Baseball Program
These are just a few organizations I have volunteered for in the past. I have always been one to give back, branching out and expanding upon my ventures has guided me to some of the best organizations. Creating life long lessons that I am able to implement in my life and my work environment.
Relevant Skills and Competencies:
Food Handlers Certificate
Photoshop
Illustrate
POS system
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service
Leadership
Problem-Solving
EDUCATION:
Liberty High School Brentwood, CA (July 2014- June 2017)
High School Diploma
Member of :
NHS
CSF
Cal State LA
Los Angeles, CA
College of Arts and Letters
Pursuing Graphic Design
AST Organization
Active, Self-Reliant, and Trustworthy
Meritorious Achievement
(Production of Angels in America)