Kaitlin Oberle
6594 Del Playa Drive Unit B Goleta
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with leadership experience in various environments, excelling in team training and customer service. Proven ability to maintain high food safety standards while enhancing operational efficiency. Focusing on engaging in problem-solving and multitasking in fast-paced environments, ensuring exceptional service and customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Blenders in the Grass
Goleta
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and staff while ensuring policy compliance
- Trained new hires to improve efficiency and service quality
- Provided personalized customer service to ensure customers return
- Maintained high health and safety standards
- Supported team collaboration and managed opening/closing as a keyholder
Hostess
Eureka
Santa Barbara
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Greeted and seated guests, managed digital waitlists and reservations, and ensured smooth service flow
- Coordinated with servers and kitchen staff to maintain table readiness and efficient turnover
- Cleared, sanitized, and reset tables while maintaining cleanliness of host stand, lobby, and dining areas
- Assisted with side work and supported front- and back-of-house teams to promote smooth operations
Expeditor
Finney's Crafthouse
Goleta
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinated food timing and delivery between kitchen and dining staff
- Communicated with managers, servers, and kitchen to ensure smooth service
- Inspected dishes for accuracy, presentation, and temperature before delivery
- Resolved delays and order issues quickly and professionally
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters
Long Beach
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided excellent customer service throughout the shopping experience, offering product knowledge and styling advice
- Processed cash and credit transactions accurately and efficiently
Shift Lead
Bowlology
Seal Beach
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Prepared and served smoothies and açaí bowls while recommending products based on customer needs
- Trained new hires on procedures, customer service, and health & safety standards
- Maintained strict sanitation and food safety compliance
- Ensured product availability through communication with management and handled opening/closing as a keyholder
Education
Bachelor of the Arts - Communications
University of Arizona Global Campus
12.2025
Santa Barbara City College - Communications
Santa Barbara City College
05.2024
Cal State University Long Beach - Communications
Cal State University Long Beach
12.2022
Skills
- Leadership, team training, and shift supervision
- Customer service, communication, and sales support
- Food safety, sanitation, and health compliance
- Cash handling, inventory coordination, and opening/closing procedures
- Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and multitasking in fast-paced environments
Certification
- Food Handlers Card
- Responsible Beverage Service Certified
Timeline
Hostess
Eureka
06.2025 - 09.2025
Expeditor
Finney's Crafthouse
11.2024 - 06.2025
Supervisor
Blenders in the Grass
08.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters
11.2022 - 08.2023
Shift Lead
Bowlology
07.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of the Arts - Communications
University of Arizona Global Campus
Santa Barbara City College - Communications
Santa Barbara City College
Cal State University Long Beach - Communications
Cal State University Long Beach