Alejandro Lopez
Hammond,IN
Summary
Hard-working, self-motivated, and persistent mechanical engineering student. High-energy individual with experience in multiple types of jobs with the skill of quickly adapting to different environments. I was born in Mexico but am fluent in both English and Spanish, having the privilege of living in multiple countries as a young kid and cultivating different cultures from around the globe.
I have strong values and act on them when needed. I like to stay humble and focus on my own work. When I have free time I explore my creativity by doing multiple different activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO
Self-Employed DUMOS Dumplings
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Built connections with local customers and expanded through the use of social media.
- Organized monetary profits and distributed costs for maximum production.
- Prioritized food production and sales efficiency.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
Apprentice
Alimentos Convenientes
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested brocoli, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
- Supervised work activities of farm laborers and provided instruction and guidance.
Assistant Cook
Hotel Hutsson
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Portioned meals according to recipe specifications, limiting kitchen waste.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
- Prepped ingredients using blenders, mixers and slicers to achieve recipe requirements.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Plated and garnished dishes for uniform presentation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tec De Monterrey
Mexico, Irapuato Gto05.2022
Skills
- Stress management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Customer service
- Teamwork abilities
Accomplishments
- Competed in sports such as swimming, rugby and mountain biking
- Won awards In school programs such as CENMUN
Certification
- Bronze cross (lifesaving)
drawing
Drawing is something I have been doing for most if not all of my life. I consider it one of the hobbies I am most talented in, and want to see the potential my art has.
Timeline
Assistant Cook
Hotel Hutsson
06.2023 - 08.2023
Apprentice
Alimentos Convenientes
05.2020 - 08.2020
CEO
Self-Employed DUMOS Dumplings
02.2019 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Tec De Monterrey