Jean Whalen
Kennesaw State University
From Alpharetta, GA
From Alpharetta, GA
I am passionate about supporting and connecting with a community, whether it be through a small gesture or a grand one. I am always seeking new opportunities to learn and understand every matter of subject and every person. I value the meaning of my actions and do my best with what I've been given.

Jean Whalen of Alpharetta makes the President's List
Jean Whalen of Alpharetta was recently named to the President's List at Kennesaw State University. Whalen was among the close to 3,000 Kennesaw State students who were honored for academic excelle...
March, 21 2017 - Verified by Kennesaw State University
Barista at Starbucks
Anticipate each customer's needs, personalize each experience with a customer, connect with each customer to learn more about their personal preferences, and own each experience with confidence and knowledge to guide customers through any questions or concerns regarding Starbucks.
Besides creating the perfect beverage, all of the above apply to creating a "third place" to customers. "Third place" means a customer's third place of refuge - after their home and place of work. Therefore, to create this space for customers, I cleaned off tables and floors, restocked the condiments bar, emptied trash, and made sure everything was always set for the comfort of our customers.
May 2014 - Present