Alexa Hopper-Barraza
Eugene,Choose...
Summary
I am a very hard-working and self-motivated individual who strives to collaborate and inspire those around me. Through my years of working in the service industry, I have demonstrated my strengths as a leader and someone who can communicate effectively. My problem solving and critical thinking skills have only maximized the workflow of myself and my fellow team members.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Lead
Cafe Yumm!
12.2020 - Current
- Trained new employees on restaurant policies and restaurant procedures. Educated new employees on allergies and risks of cross-contamination.
- Keeping a well-documented waste log in order to minimize waste and reduce food costs significantly.
- Demonstrated my honesty and trustworthiness by counting registers, logging cash profits and putting deposits in the safe for the night.
- Maintained constant communication between myself, management and team members alike to ensure everyone is informed of anything happening.
- Demonstrated loyalty and punctuality by arriving to every scheduled shift.
Waitress/Cook
Eugene Country Club
10.2017 - 07.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Assisted cooks during busy times by helping in the kitchen as needed.
- Utilized my quick thinking and accuracy skills to enure all orders were made correctly and arrived to their correct tables.
- Elevated overall guest experience by addressing dietary restrictions or allergies when recommending menu items to patrons.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts, especially during busy hours.
Receptionist/Dining Room Worker
Solvang Independent Retirement Living
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided quality care for residents and potential future residents by answering any questions pertaining to living arrangements, maintenance requests and amenities.
- Assisted the waitstaff and cooks during busy hours by responding to busy times in the dining room.
- Contributed to the nurturing and tender environment by helping the director organize events the senior community could participate in.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2024
Associate of Arts - Associates of Science
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06.2021
Skills
- ArcGIS Pro
- Remote sensing technologies; LiDAR/QGIS
- Workflow Coordination
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Timeline
Restaurant Lead
Cafe Yumm!
12.2020 - Current
Waitress/Cook
Eugene Country Club
10.2017 - 07.2021
Receptionist/Dining Room Worker
Solvang Independent Retirement Living
06.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Oregon
Associate of Arts - Associates of Science
Lane Community College
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