Erick Flores
Thousand Palms,CA
Summary
"I am eager for this opportunity as it aligns with my passion for providing exceptional service while allowing me to leverage my skills and experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment."
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Busser
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
Palm Desert, CA
01.2025 - Current
Team Associate
Champ Sporting Good
Palm Desert, CA
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Operated point-of-sale system, ensuring accurate transactions and efficient checkout process.
- Maintained merchandise displays, promoting promotional events and seasonal products.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and improve store performance.
- Managed inventory levels, participating in stock replenishment and organization efforts.
- Supported loss prevention initiatives by monitoring store security and reporting suspicious activities.
- Provided training to new associates on customer service standards and operational procedures.
- Participated in team meetings, sharing insights for improving workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Optimized workflow processes for improved efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Busser
Kaiser Grille
Palm Springs, CA
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Cleared and reset tables efficiently for incoming guests.
- Assisted servers by delivering food and beverages promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Supported team during peak hours to enhance service flow.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding order status.
- Organized and stocked supplies to ensure operational readiness.
- Adhered to health and safety standards in all tasks performed.
- Collaborated with coworkers to improve team efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
- Reduced wait times for tables by quickly clearing and resetting them after guests departed.
- Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
- Supported team members with additional tasks, promoting a positive work environment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail when setting tables according to restaurant standards.
Construction Assistant
Family Construction Business
Palm Desert, CA
2020 - 2025
- Assisted in the setup and cleanup of job sites to maintain safety standards.
- Supported skilled tradespeople with material handling and tool organization.
- Learned to operate various construction tools under supervision for efficiency.
- Ensured accurate inventory management by tracking materials used on projects.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve timely project completion goals.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Followed orders closely to help prepare for jobs, ready sites, complete assignments and clean up work areas at completion.
- Distributed supplies to skilled workers to maintain job site productivity.
- Identified and fixed issues during phases of production.
Busser
Al Dente Restaurant
Palm Springs,CA
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with servers to ensure timely table preparation and cleanliness.
- Assisted in maintaining dining area organization during peak hours.
- Supported dishwashing team by efficiently cleaning and storing glassware and utensils.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly responding to guest requests.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, ensuring adequate stock for busy shifts.
- Trained new bussers on restaurant standards and operational procedures.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Contributed to a positive dining experience through attentive support of waitstaff operations.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness throughout shifts, contributing to overall restaurant presentation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
- Collaborated with fellow bussers and servers to create an efficient flow during peak hours.
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
- Displayed excellent time management skills while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Elevated guest experience through consistent table maintenance, including crumb sweeping and resetting silverware as needed.
- Helped manage operations of restaurants by cleaning up spills and other messes quickly to minimize hazards.
- Assisted customers with carry-out service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rancho Mirage High School
Rancho Mirage, CA06.2024
Skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Clear communication
Cleaning and sanitizing
Decision-making
Timeline
Busser
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
01.2025 - Current
Busser
Kaiser Grille
08.2024 - 06.2025
Team Associate
Champ Sporting Good
01.2024 - 12.2025
Busser
Al Dente Restaurant
01.2023 - 08.2023
Construction Assistant
Family Construction Business
2020 - 2025
High School Diploma -
Rancho Mirage High School