Jake Playter
Kingston,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with experience in team development and leadership within fast-paced environments. Skilled in critical thinking and interpersonal communication, contributing to positive team dynamics and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista
Nora's Coffee and Sandwiches
Kingston, Ontario
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared high-quality coffee beverages following established recipes and customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the coffee shop during busy hours.
- Operated espresso machines and other brewing equipment with precision and care.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently at the point of sale.
Host
Days on Front
Kingston, Ontario
07.2021 - 08.2025
- Greeted and seated guests promptly in a busy dining environment.
- Managed reservation system to optimize seating arrangements and minimize wait times.
- Assisted in training new hosts on procedures and customer service standards.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and organized table settings efficiently.
- Handled guest complaints with professionalism to maintain satisfaction levels.
News paper courier
Kingston This Week
Kingston, Ontario
06.2011 - 08.2025
- Delivered newspapers to designated routes efficiently and reliably.
- Ensured timely delivery of newspapers during peak hours.
- Sorted or inserted newspaper sections to organize content prior to delivery.
Basketball Camp Counselor
Frontenac Secondary School
Kingston, Ontario
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Organized daily basketball drills to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Supervised campers during activities ensuring safety and engagement.
- Led warm-up sessions promoting physical fitness and injury prevention.
- Facilitated teamwork exercises fostering communication among participants.
- Created a positive environment encouraging individual and group participation.
- Assisted in equipment setup and maintenance for smooth operations.
Courtside assistant
Queens University
Kingston, Ontario
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Maintained a clean and dry playing surface to ensure optimal game conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frontenac Secondary School
Kingston, ON06-2024
Skills
- Team development
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and patience
Languages
French
Professional
Certification
- DELF level B1
Accomplishments
- Honor roll (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- B'Nai Brith Award (Academic and Athletic Excellence)
- Senior Basketball Captain
- Senior Football Captain
- KASSAA 1st Team All-Star (2023, 2024)
- 2024 Football Championship MVP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Barista
Nora's Coffee and Sandwiches
02.2025 - 08.2025
Basketball Camp Counselor
Frontenac Secondary School
06.2022 - 08.2024
Host
Days on Front
07.2021 - 08.2025
Courtside assistant
Queens University
09.2016 - 03.2019
News paper courier
Kingston This Week
06.2011 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Frontenac Secondary School
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