Top Talent like Niza are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Niza Cuellar

Operations Manager •
Mobile Design
Wireframing
Design Research
User Research
Usability Testing
User Flows
UI/UX Design
Design
Prototyping
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles
Psychology Graduate | Experienced Store Manager
With a strong foundation in psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and Santa Monica College, I have cultivated a diverse career in management and customer service. My journey began at Exchange LA, where I honed my skills in hospitality and customer satisfaction, leading to a significant reduction in wait times through innovative seating strategies. Transitioning to the coffee industry, I rose from barista to store manager at Two Guns Espresso, where I excelled in inventory control and cost optimization. At Alfred Coffee, I further developed my leadership abilities, focusing on profitability and maintaining company culture. My education in UI/UX Design from CareerFoundry complements my managerial experience, equipping me with a unique perspective on user experience and operational efficiency.

Projects

Kitchen Sink

T

Coffee Compass

T

Work History

A

Store Manager

Alfred CoffeeMay 2022 - Jul 2023 • 1 yr 3 mosAccountable for the profitability of the café, and helped grow sales while controlling costs of goods, inventory levels, labor, supplies and expenses. Handled business administration functions such as payroll, cash register counting, and supply ordering. Kept company culture alive and company values in practice within staff.
T

Store Manager

Two Guns EspressoMar 2016 - Jul 2023 • 7 yrs 5 mosManaged inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs. Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades. I started off as a barista with no experience. Then was promoted to assistant manager and eventually to store manager.
T

Assistant Manager

Two Guns EspressoApr 2016 - Jan 2022 • 5 yrs 10 mosAssisted in managing daily operations, supported the store manager in inventory control, staff supervision, and customer service.
E

Hostess

Exchange LAMar 2014 - Aug 2021 • 7 yrs 6 mosMaintained updated knowledge of drink menu items, promotions, specials and liquor and beer brands and used persuasive selling techniques to maximize sales. Answered incoming phone calls from potential clients to provide pricing, reserve their table, and take payment. Implemented a new seating arrangement strategy, resulting in a 25% reduction in wait times and improved overall guest satisfaction. Utilized strong networking skills to secure partnerships with high-profile clients.

Education

C

California Institute of Integral Studies

Bachelor's degree, Psychology2021 - 2022
S

Santa Monica College

Associate of Arts - AA, Psychology2017 - 2019
C

CareerFoundry

UI/UX Design

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
Psychology Graduate | Experienced Store Manager
With a strong foundation in psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and Santa Monica College, I have cultivated a diverse career in management and customer service. My journey began at Exchange LA, where I honed my skills in hospitality and customer satisfaction, leading to a significant reduction in wait times through innovative seating strategies. Transitioning to the coffee industry, I rose from barista to store manager at Two Guns Espresso, where I excelled in inventory control and cost optimization. At Alfred Coffee, I further developed my leadership abilities, focusing on profitability and maintaining company culture. My education in UI/UX Design from CareerFoundry complements my managerial experience, equipping me with a unique perspective on user experience and operational efficiency.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Niza are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Niza Cuellar

Operations Manager •
Mobile Design
Wireframing
Design Research
User Research
Usability Testing
User Flows
UI/UX Design
Design
Prototyping
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles

Projects

Kitchen Sink

T

Coffee Compass

T

Work History

A

Store Manager

Alfred CoffeeMay 2022 - Jul 2023 • 1 yr 3 mosAccountable for the profitability of the café, and helped grow sales while controlling costs of goods, inventory levels, labor, supplies and expenses. Handled business administration functions such as payroll, cash register counting, and supply ordering. Kept company culture alive and company values in practice within staff.
T

Store Manager

Two Guns EspressoMar 2016 - Jul 2023 • 7 yrs 5 mosManaged inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs. Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades. I started off as a barista with no experience. Then was promoted to assistant manager and eventually to store manager.
T

Assistant Manager

Two Guns EspressoApr 2016 - Jan 2022 • 5 yrs 10 mosAssisted in managing daily operations, supported the store manager in inventory control, staff supervision, and customer service.
E

Hostess

Exchange LAMar 2014 - Aug 2021 • 7 yrs 6 mosMaintained updated knowledge of drink menu items, promotions, specials and liquor and beer brands and used persuasive selling techniques to maximize sales. Answered incoming phone calls from potential clients to provide pricing, reserve their table, and take payment. Implemented a new seating arrangement strategy, resulting in a 25% reduction in wait times and improved overall guest satisfaction. Utilized strong networking skills to secure partnerships with high-profile clients.

Education

C

California Institute of Integral Studies

Bachelor's degree, Psychology2021 - 2022
S

Santa Monica College

Associate of Arts - AA, Psychology2017 - 2019
C

CareerFoundry

UI/UX Design

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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