Alejandro Rodriguez
Round Lake,IL
Summary
Driven and versatile professional with experience across diverse roles, including a pivotal position at Rolf's Auto Dr. Excelled in preventive maintenance and tool use, while enhancing team efficiency and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to learning, achieving significant improvements in operational productivity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Mechanic
Rolf's Auto Dr
10.2023 - Current
- Studied manuals and repair books to increase knowledge and mechanical understanding of vehicles.
- Observed senior mechanics completing major repairs.
- Contacted customers about changes in plans or necessary items to order for completed repairs.
- Scanned vehicle computer systems using Type scanners, noting results in Software.
- Made basic repairs to cars and other vehicles, asking questions, and taking notes to increase personal knowledge.
- Performed oil changes, tire rotations and basic vehicle maintenance in alignment with customer requests.
- Took advantage of opportunities to learn new systems and repair procedures.
- Safely lifted cars to complete repairs.
- Operated mechanic's tools and shop equipment safely to prevent damage.
Food Service Worker
The Alinea Group
08.2023 - Current
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
- Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
- Processed customer payments and balanced cash drawers.
- Cut, sliced and ground meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Floor Manager
Timothy O'Toole's Pub
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Made personal recommendations for customers by sharing product knowledge and demonstrating product.
- Completed efficient daily opening and closing processes to prepare teams and maintain optimal financial controls.
- Oversaw supply restocking, area cleaning, and product organization.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Managed store inventory and stock levels to maintain availability of products.
- Performed closing procedures Number times weekly by balancing cash drawers and reconciling credit card transactions.
Farm Ranch Hand
Grandy Ranch
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
- Packaged Type products for shipment and additional processing.
- Used time-management strength to cross-train associates to cover more areas without increasing expense.
- Learned to operate a forklift and maintenance of equipment.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nutrition
Universidad Del Valle De Atemajac
Lagos De Moreno, Jalisco México Culinary Arts Associate - Culinary Arts
Universidad De La Salle Bajio
León, Guanajuato México 06.2011
Skills
- Proper tool use
- Preventive maintenance work
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Air conditioning systems
Accomplishments
As an entrepreneur accomplished the grout of different restaurants.
Having the ability to pivot and adjust to different industries has given me the opportunity to have really wide range of abilities.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Apprentice Mechanic
Rolf's Auto Dr
10.2023 - Current
Food Service Worker
The Alinea Group
08.2023 - Current
Floor Manager
Timothy O'Toole's Pub
01.2023 - 08.2023
Farm Ranch Hand
Grandy Ranch
02.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nutrition
Universidad Del Valle De Atemajac
Culinary Arts Associate - Culinary Arts
Universidad De La Salle Bajio