\documentclass[]{mcdowellcv} \usepackage[utf8]{inputenc} \usepackage[HTML]{xcolor} \usepackage{hyperref} \usepackage{multicol} \usepackage{graphicx} \definecolor{mygreen}{HTML}{427B58} \hypersetup{ colorlinks=true, linkcolor=purple, urlcolor=purple, citecolor=gray } \newcommand{\linkarrow}{\,\raisebox{0.15ex}{\footnotesize$\nearrow$}} % ---------- Header ---------- \name{aayush bajaj\linebreak {\scriptsize Barista \;·\; Customer Service}} \address{ \href{mailto:j@abaj.ai}{\raisebox{-2pt}{\includegraphics[width=0.4cm]{img/mail.png}}: j@abaj.ai\linkarrow} \linebreak \href{tel:+61481910408}{\raisebox{-2pt}{\includegraphics[width=0.4cm]{img/tel.png}}: (+61) 481 910 408} } \contacts{ \href{https://www.linkedin.com/in/aayush-bajaj-b655231a6}{\raisebox{-2pt}{\includegraphics[width=0.4cm]{img/linkedin.png}}: Aayush Bajaj\linkarrow} } \begin{document} \setcounter{footnote}{0} \renewcommand{\thefootnote}{\fnsymbol{footnote}} \footnotetext{\hfill * references available upon request} \makeheader % ---------- SUMMARY ---------- \begin{cvsection}{Summary} \begin{cvsubsection}{}{}{} Friendly, punctual, and fast-learning barista candidate with recent barista training, hands-on service in a school canteen (3 years), and community volunteering at Vinnies (1 year). Team-sport mindset from competitive Ultimate Frisbee; calm under pressure, attentive to detail, and committed to a welcoming service experience. \end{cvsubsection} \end{cvsection} \vspace{-0.3cm} % ---------- SKILLS ---------- \begin{cvsection}{Key Skills} \begin{cvsubsection}{}{}{} \begin{itemize} \item \textbf{Customer Service:} Warm greeting, clear communication, handling special requests, resolving issues politely. \item \textbf{Barista Basics:} Espresso extraction fundamentals, milk texturing for latte art basics, drink assembly, grinder adjustment (intro). \item \textbf{Speed \& Accuracy:} Multitasking on bar, prioritising dockets, checking orders for correctness. \item \textbf{Hygiene \& Safety:} Clean work habits, food-safe handling, sanitising, closing/pack-down routines. \item \textbf{POS \& Cash Handling:} Taking orders, card/cash transactions, receipts, basic reconciliation. \item \textbf{Teamwork:} Competitive team experience; clear, respectful communication during busy service. \item \textbf{Languages:} \textbf{English} (fluent), \textbf{Hindi} (fluent). \end{itemize} \end{cvsubsection} \end{cvsection} \vspace{-0.2cm} % ---------- TRAINING ---------- \begin{cvsection}{Training} \begin{cvsubsection}{}{}{} \begin{itemize} \item \textbf{Barista Course} — \href{https://abaj.ai/doc/certs/tcp.pdf}{Completed\linkarrow} (21 Oct 2025): espresso fundamentals, grinder calibration basics, milk texturing, cleaning \& maintenance. \item \textbf{First Aid Training} — \href{https://abaj.ai/doc/certs/first-aid.pdf}{Completed\linkarrow} (04 Sep 2024): CPR, DRSABCD, emergency attitude, response and protocols. \end{itemize} \end{cvsubsection} \end{cvsection} \vspace{-0.2cm} % ---------- HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE ---------- \begin{cvsection}{Hospitality Experience} \begin{cvsubsection}{School Canteen (Volunteer/Part-time)}{}{3 years} \vspace{0.2cm} \begin{itemize} \item Prepared hot and cold items, restocked displays, and handled high-volume lunch service with a focus on speed and hygiene. \item Took orders, operated POS, and handled cash/card transactions accurately. \item Followed food-safety procedures and maintained clean prep and service areas. \end{itemize} \end{cvsubsection} \end{cvsection} \vspace{-0.2cm} % ---------- VOLUNTEERING ---------- \begin{cvsection}{Volunteering} \begin{cvsubsection}{St Vincent de Paul (Vinnies)}{}{1 year} \begin{itemize} \item Assisted customers on the shop floor, processed donations, merchandised stock, and supported a friendly, inclusive environment. \item Operated POS under supervision and followed store opening/closing routines. \end{itemize} \end{cvsubsection} \end{cvsection} \vspace{-0.2cm} % ---------- ACTIVITIES ---------- \begin{cvsection}{Activities} \begin{cvsubsection}{\mbox{Ultimate Frisbee (Competitive \& League)}}{}{} \begin{itemize} \item Playmaker on mixed teams; emphasise communication, trust, and quick decision-making—skills I bring to a fast coffee bar. \end{itemize} \end{cvsubsection} \end{cvsection} \vspace{-0.2cm} % ---------- EDUCATION ---------- \begin{cvsection}{Education} \begin{cvsubsection}{Undergraduate Degree}{}{Completed} \begin{itemize} \item Bachelor’s degree completed (details available on request). \end{itemize} \end{cvsubsection} \begin{cvsubsection}{High School}{}{Completed} \begin{itemize} \item Completed secondary education. \end{itemize} \end{cvsubsection} \end{cvsection} \end{document}