Akari Shichino
Mount Roskill,AUK
Summary
Enthusiastic and reliable professional with over 7 years of experience in customer service and education. Skilled at working in fast-paced environments, providing excellent service, and supporting team success.
Currently seeking a position as a barista or kitchen hand to contribute strong interpersonal and multitasking skills to a dynamic cafe team.
Presently attending a two-week Barista Academy program to further develop coffee-making skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Kishibe Keiai Kindergarten
04.2018 - 03.2025
- Managed a class of 30 children, developing strong multitasking and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong communication and teamwork skills through daily collaboration with staff and parents.
- Planned and managed multiple tasks under time pressure.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational growth.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Sales Assistant
Foufou Japan
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained inventory levels through regular stock assessments and timely reordering processes.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging visual merchandising displays that attracted customers.
Hospitality Worker
Manneken Takatsuki
05.2014 - 03.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to health and safety standards.
- Assisted with food preparation and drink service.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, fostering team collaboration and efficiency.
- Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.
- Trained new staff members on proper customer service and hospitality policies.
Education
No Degree - Barista 2 Week Pro Course
The Barista Academy
Auckland, NZ09-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Kyoto Women University
Kyoto, Japan03-2018
Skills
- Basic barista skills (in training)
- Food preparation support
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Customer service
- Teamwork and communication
- Time management and multitasking
- Behavior management
- Social skills
Certification
- Barista Training Certificate (expected September 2025), The Barista Academy, Auckland, New Zealand
- Intermediate English Course Certificate, [LSI language school], New Zealand (6 months, 2025)
- Licensed [Kindergarten teacher], Japan
- Certified [Childcare worker], Japan
- Teacher Certification, Japan
Timeline
Sales Assistant
Foufou Japan
04.2019 - 11.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Kishibe Keiai Kindergarten
04.2018 - 03.2025
Hospitality Worker
Manneken Takatsuki
05.2014 - 03.2018
No Degree - Barista 2 Week Pro Course
The Barista Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Kyoto Women University