ALEXA SALAZAR
Omaha,NE
Summary
Detail-oriented and compassionate aspiring dental professional with hands-on experience in healthcare volunteering, community outreach, and service leadership. Skilled in teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care with a strong academic foundation in public health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
Papillion, NE
05.2024 - Current
- Greeted guests promptly, shared daily specials and collected drink orders to offer superior service.
- Memorized menu items, recipes and daily specials to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.
- Engaged customers in friendly conversation to boost satisfaction and restaurant loyalty.
- Took orders, made drinks and provided refills for guests.
- Used POS system to accurately input orders and process payments.
- Showed enthusiasm and knowledge about new products and special promotions.
Restaurant Hostess
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
Papillion, NE
05.2020 - Current
- Seated guests, accounting for special requests and available seating.
- Greeted guests upon arrival, presented menus and announced name of server.
- Utilized suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales opportunities.
- Assisted servers in serving beverages.
- Accommodated guests' special seating requests and needs, including extra chairs, wheelchair accessibility and high chairs.
- Answered phone calls, took messages and confirmed reservations.
- Coordinated activities of dining room personnel to ensure timely and courteous service.
- Mitigated risks by maintaining sanitary work environment and monitoring alcohol service.
- Maintained orderly flow of guests from reception area into dining room and informed customers of wait times.
- Used POS system to process credit card and cash transactions.
- Answered questions about menu items and beverages.
Volunteer
CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital
Papillion, Nebraska
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported patients, families, and staff in a variety of roles.
- Gathered and positioned wheelchairs.
- Delivered treats to new mothers.
- Restocked gowns.
- Cleaned patient rooms.
- Assisted at the reception desk.
- Gained meaningful exposure to the hospital environment.
- Strengthened ability to communicate with patients and healthcare providers.
- Developed a deeper appreciation for the importance of compassion and teamwork in patient care.
- Supported administrative tasks, including filing and data entry for patient records.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate coverage for departments.
- Communicated with patients and families to provide information and support.
- Trained new volunteers on procedures, safety protocols, and hospital policies.
- Collaborated with team members to improve service delivery within the hospital environment.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05.2024
High School Diploma -
Papillion La-Vista High School
Papillion, NESkills
- Time management
- Transactions and cash handling
- Age verification
- Menu recommendations
- Self motivation
- Safe alcohol service
- Problem-solving
- Menu memorization
- POS system operation
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Professional appearance
- Multitasking and organization
Hobbies and Interests
- Making clay sculptures
- Doing makeup
Community Service
I volunteered over 120 hours at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital, where I supported patients, families, and staff in a variety of roles. My responsibilities included gathering and positioning wheelchairs, delivering treats to new mothers, restocking gowns, cleaning patient rooms, and assisting at the reception desk. Through these experiences, I gained meaningful exposure to the hospital environment, strengthened my ability to communicate with patients and healthcare providers, and developed a deeper appreciation for the importance of compassion and teamwork in patient care.
Languages
Spanish, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Server
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
Volunteer
CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital
07.2023 - 04.2024
Restaurant Hostess
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Creighton University
High School Diploma -
Papillion La-Vista High School