Nathaniel Jones
Oxford,MS
Summary
I'm an ambitious and adaptable professional with a strong academic background and hands-on experience across hospitality, retail, creative, and logistical roles. I’m known for building trust quickly, staying calm under pressure, and bringing a mix of creativity and focus to every job—whether it’s serving guests, managing inventory, or performing live music. I’m driven by growth and have a track record of turning each position into a chance to learn, contribute, and lead.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Chicory Market
06.2025 - Current
- Restocked and organized hundreds of different merchandise.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions.
Barista
Lost Dog Coffee
05.2024 - Current
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized beverages.
- Maintained, took apart to clean, and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Shipping and Receiving Assistant
Square Books
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Received and unpacked incoming book shipments, verifying contents against invoices and distributing materials to four store locations across the Oxford town square.
- Inspected books for damage and notified superiors to return to publishers as needed.
- Prepared books for inventory by applying SKU stickers and organizing stock on shelves.
- Assisted visiting authors during book signings, ensuring they had necessary materials and support.
- Navigated and managed complex inventories across all four stores, pulling requested titles and merchandise for timely delivery.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 20 boxes per day.
Server and Bartender
Elizabeth Heiskell Catering
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Worked as a freelance server and bartender for weddings, sorority and fraternity functions, parties put on by the university, and fundraisers.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, refilled beverages, and made alcoholic drinks for guests.
- Required to work long hours, usually from noon until midnight.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Focus in Creative Writing
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05-2025
Skills
- Receiving and Returns processing
- Product restocking
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Educational feedback
- Time management
- Creative writing
- Creative thinking
- Skills development
Accomplishments
- Published micro fiction piece on https://fiftywordstories.com/2025/05/21/nathan-jones-inheritance/
- Awarded Honorable Mention Southern Literary Festival Fiction Competition 2023
Affiliations
- Reformed University Fellowship
- The Grove Retreat
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Music
- Fiction Writing
- Memoir/Personal Essay Writing
- Avid Reader
- Genealogy
- Mississippi History
Timeline
Cashier
Chicory Market
06.2025 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Assistant
Square Books
10.2024 - 05.2025
Barista
Lost Dog Coffee
05.2024 - Current
Server and Bartender
Elizabeth Heiskell Catering
05.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English, Focus in Creative Writing
University of Mississippi
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