Cort R. Kern
** *. **** **. ***. E, WESTMONT, IL 60559 630-***-**** ehk7r6@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
• Managed licensed Starbucks kiosk for over three years
• Extensive product knowledge of coffee and tea varieties, roasts and tastes
• Effective communicator, problem solver and team leader who drives and surpasses goals
• Proven record of strong customer service, organizational skills and attention to detail
• 10+ years of progressive retail experience
• Computer skills include MS Word, Excel and Internet researching
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Starbucks Supervisor:
• Executed store operations and assisted store manager during scheduled shifts including; completing
assignments in the Duty Roster Notebook and other supervisory tasks needed throughout the day.
• Implemented training of new baristas.
• Cohesively assigned tasks and supervised baristas.
• Opened and closed store including; security procedures, performing change out and closing all tills and
bank deposit drops.
• Effectively up-sold new products and promotional items.
Starbucks Kiosk Manager:
• Managed and trained a staff of baristas and sales associates in a high profile retail environment.
• Oversaw corporate Starbucks Coffee mandatory operations for licensed stores.
• Ensured customer satisfaction by inspiring and leading a knowledgeable and courteous staff.
• Executed Starbucks Customer Service Program.
• Ordered supplies and consistently maintained inventory levels.
• Prepared and sent financial reports for kiosk to Store Manager and corporate Starbucks Field Supervisor.
• Maintained company standards for both corporate Starbucks and Dominick’s Finer Foods, ensuring
product quality.
• Executed Dominick’s cash management system.
• Ensured kiosk sanitation and pricing standards.
• Conceptualized and fabricated creative interior merchandise displays.
Selected Achievements:
• Awarded seven “Legendary Five-Star Certificates” and received consistent customer service satisfaction
scores of 97% - 100% from Starbucks corporate secret shoppers
• Significantly increased sales and customer service satisfaction at current and previous stores.
CAREER HISTORY
Kiosk Supervisor: Licensed Starbucks store, HMS Host, Hinsdale, IL 11/09 – 04/10
Supervisor: Starbucks Coffee Co., Burr Ridge, IL 10/08 - 10/09
Kiosk Manager: Licensed Starbucks store, Dominick‘s Finer Foods, Naperville, IL 2005 - 2008
Barista: Starbucks Coffee Co., Aurora, IL 1997 - 2005
EDUCATION
High School Graduate
Currently pursuing Associate degree in Business Management