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Read, sing, Play guitar; piano and violin, play sports, exercise, etc
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Ana Laura Venancio Tregilio

Herndon,VA

Summary

Proven in enhancing guest experiences and sales at Lucia's Italian Ristorante through expert menu recommendations and upselling techniques. Adept at relationship building, increased customer loyalty and satisfaction. Leveraging skills in order management and attention to detail, consistently ensured high service quality, contributing to a positive dining atmosphere. Customer-oriented Wait Staff Member with experience in service industry. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with focus on guest satisfaction when interacting with patrons. Licensed for preparation and sale of alcoholic beverages, bar procedures and liquor laws.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

Lucias Italian Ristorante
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
  • Processed cash and credit card transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for all sales revenue generated during shifts.
  • Maintained professional demeanor under pressure while managing challenging situations involving dissatisfied customers.
  • Balanced excellent customer service with efficient task completion by multitasking effectively throughout each shift.
  • Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy on order placement and delivery.
  • Addressed guest concerns promptly and professionally, fostering positive dining atmosphere.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers, encouraging repeat visits and loyalty to establishment.
  • Contributed positively to overall workplace culture through proactive communication, problem-solving, and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
  • Promoted restaurant specials and upsold menu items, increasing overall sales revenue.
  • Effectively communicated dietary restrictions and allergies to kitchen staff, ensuring accurate meal preparation for guests.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Folded around 50 pairs of napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.

Au Pair

Au Pair Care
09.2022 - 09.2023

Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.

  • Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
  • Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
  • Developed bilingual abilities in Spanish through immersive conversation and activities.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
  • Transported children safely to school 5 days in a week, activities 3 days in a week and appointments on time.
  • Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
  • Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.
  • Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family''s children.
  • Kept children's areas neat and clean.
  • Organized age-appropriate educational trips to local museums, parks, zoos stimulating curiosity about the world around them.
  • Participated actively in family events gatherings further integrating myself into their lives enhancing overall experience.

English Teacher

Nossa Senhora Aparecida High School
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Promoted positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
  • Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions for students needing extra support or enrichment opportunities, resulting in improved academic outcomes.

Spanish Teacher

Wizard Language School
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
  • Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.

Teacher's Assistant

Lumen High School
05.2015 - 02.2019
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
  • Enhanced student engagement by creating interactive learning activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation

Uninove
Brazil
12.

Bachelor of Arts - Pedagogy

Unifran
Brazil
02.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Anhaguera UNIDERP
Brazil
03.2021

GED -

Fairfax University of America
Fairfax, VA
04.2020

High School Diploma -

Joao Arruda Brasil
Guararapes, Sao Paulo - Brazil
11.2014

Skills

  • Order Taking
  • Cleanliness
  • Service Quality
  • Table Settings
  • Cash Handling
  • Menu Memorization
  • Guest Relations
  • Professional Appearance
  • Sales Techniques
  • Relationship Management
  • Menu presentation
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Upselling techniques
  • Bar terminology
  • Team Player
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Attention to Detail
  • High Energy and Stamina
  • Organizational Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Student Engagement
  • Lesson Planning
  • Online Teaching
  • Adapting to Different Learning Styles
  • Student Motivation
  • Classroom Management
  • Team Teaching
  • Child Development
  • Parent Communication
  • Google Classroom
  • Technology Integration
  • Cultural immersion
  • Language Immersion Techniques
  • Activity Planning

Read, sing, Play guitar; piano and violin, play sports, exercise, etc

On my free time I find myself sometimes reading or even playing my instruments and singing. When I have my friends around, we usually get together and play some sports around. After work, I like to go to the gym and do my daily work out.

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Lucias Italian Ristorante
09.2023 - 05.2024

Au Pair

Au Pair Care
09.2022 - 09.2023

English Teacher

Nossa Senhora Aparecida High School
08.2021 - 08.2022

Spanish Teacher

Wizard Language School
02.2021 - 07.2021

Teacher's Assistant

Lumen High School
05.2015 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation

Uninove

Bachelor of Arts - Pedagogy

Unifran

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Anhaguera UNIDERP

GED -

Fairfax University of America

High School Diploma -

Joao Arruda Brasil
Ana Laura Venancio Tregilio