Antoni Rafal Klopotowski
Berkeley
Summary
In addition to my degrees and certificates in higher education, I have work experience as a bookseller, as a six-time published prose writer, with fast-paced work environments, and leading a creative writing club for two years.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
San Mateo, CA
10.2019 - 12.2024
- Organized, became informed about, and worked with books at Barnes & Noble Bookstore
- Performed book-centered customer service at Barnes & Noble Bookstore
- Assisted customers in locating books and providing recommendations based on interests.
- Organized inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely restocking of shelves.
Barista
Starbucks Cafe
San Carlos, CA
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Performed customer service at Starbucks Cafe
- Became competent in making drinks/food at Starbucks Cafe
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store cleanliness and visual merchandising standards.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Processed sales transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
Education
Associate's Degree - English
College Of San Mateo
03-2025
Bachelor’s Degree - English
University of California, Berkeley
03-2027
Certificate - Creative Writing
The College Of San Mateo
03-2025
Skills
- Fast learner
- Leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Positive attitude
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Published seven short creative writing pieces in literary journals
- Record for most elected readings at the College of San Mateo’s Writer’s Ruckus (4x)
- Able to teach writing to student and direct group meetings with tact
- Performed customer service with patience
- Sold enough Barnes & Noble memberships to be #2 in membership sales at the local store
- Made employee of the month at Barnes and Noble Bookstore
- Mastered making Starbucks drinks and food
- Reading comprehension
- Product recommendations
Other
President of the Creative Writing Club at The College Of San Mateo for 4x Semesters
Timeline
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
10.2019 - 12.2024
Barista
Starbucks Cafe
01.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - English
University of California, Berkeley
Certificate - Creative Writing
The College Of San Mateo
Associate's Degree - English
College Of San Mateo