Layla Saiera Al-Badri
Guelph,ON
Summary
Passionate and detail-oriented barista with 1.5+ years of fast-paced café experience at Starbucks and a strong background in hospitality and artisanal craftwork. Skilled in high-volume beverage preparation, customer engagement, and maintaining consistent quality under pressure. Known for exceptional service, calm problem-solving, and creating warm, memorable guest interactions. Brings a hands-on artistic foundation from three years as a ceramics teaching assistant, contributing precision, patience, and an eye for aesthetics. Eager to grow within a specialty coffee environment that values craft, consistency, and authentic connection.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks - University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
08.2024 - Current
- Prepare and serve handcrafted beverages and food items in a high-volume campus environment, maintaining speed, accuracy, and quality.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by anticipating guest needs, resolving issues calmly, and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Collaborate with team members during peak periods to ensure efficient workflow and positive store performance.
- Operated coffee brewing equipment and maintained cleanliness standards.
Crew Member (Seasonal)
Honeygrow
Newark , DE
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed front-of-house responsibilities, including POS transactions, customer assistance, and maintaining a clean dining environment.
- Operated in a fast-paced, build-your-own-bowl restaurant, preparing fresh ingredients, and assembling meals with consistency and attention to dietary requirements.
- Supported back-of-house operations such as food prep, stocking, and ensuring timely service during peak hours.
Ceramics Teaching Assistant
Avon Grove High School
West Grove, PA
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Guided students through foundational and advanced hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
- Maintained a safe studio environment by monitoring tool use, enforcing safety protocols, and helping to manage class materials.
- Assisted the ceramics instructor with classroom setup, glazing processes, kiln loading/unloading, and equipment maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - One Health
University of Guelph
Guelph, ONSkills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Barista
Starbucks - University of Guelph
08.2024 - Current
Crew Member (Seasonal)
Honeygrow
05.2024 - 08.2024
Ceramics Teaching Assistant
Avon Grove High School
01.2019 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - One Health
University of Guelph