Aliyah Gaytan
216 Wheeling,IL
Summary
Finance student at DePaul University with a minor in marketing and experience in retail customer service, teamwork, and leadership. Fluent in English and Spanish with strong performance in fast-paced environments. College credit standing ahead of schedule, seeking finance internship to apply financial analysis, business communication, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Crave Cookies
Mount Prospect, Illinois
10.2025 - Current
- Prepare and bake products while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
- Collaborate with team members to complete daily responsibilities and meet customer needs.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment while following food safety procedures.
Retail Customer Service
Hollister.Co
Schaumburg, Illinois
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Assist customers with product selection and provide friendly, personalized service.
- Help maintain an organized sales floor and ensure products are properly displayed.
- Work with team members to meet store goals and provide a positive customer experience.
- Handle multiple customer needs in a fast-paced retail environment.
Beauty Consultant
Ulta Beauty at Target
Arlington Heights, Illinois
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted customers with product recommendations based on their individual needs and preferences.
- Provided knowledgeable and welcoming customer service in a busy retail environment.
- Maintained product displays and helped keep the department organized.
- Communicated with team members to support daily operations and customer satisfaction.
Front of House
Panda Express
Wheeling, IL
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided customer service while taking orders and assisting customers with their needs.
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Worked closely with team members during busy periods to maintain efficient service.
- Maintained a clean and organized front-of-house environment.
Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2029
High School Diploma -
Wheeling High School
Wheeling, IL05-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Visual merchandising
- Food safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
Timeline
Baker
Crave Cookies
10.2025 - Current
Retail Customer Service
Hollister.Co
04.2025 - 02.2026
Beauty Consultant
Ulta Beauty at Target
02.2024 - 02.2025
Front of House
Panda Express
05.2023 - 11.2023
DePaul University
High School Diploma -
Wheeling High School