Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Upholsterer
SWAPOUT UPHOLSTER
HOUSTON , TX
08.2023 - Current
Fabricated upholstered furniture frames and components using hand tools such as hammers, staplers, saws, and screwdrivers.
Measured and cut fabrics with scissors or electric cutting machines to specified sizes.
Attached decorative trim to furniture pieces using tacks, staples, glue and other adhesives.
Stuffed cushions with foam rubber or cotton batting to create desired shapes and firmness.
Installed zippers in cushion covers for easy removal of covers for cleaning.
Assembled furniture frames according to specifications using bolts, screws, dowels or glue.
Replaced worn webbing on chairs and sofas with new webbing material.
Applied padding materials to seats, backs and arms of chairs and sofas prior to covering them with fabric.
Recovered furniture with fabric or leather after applying appropriate adhesive products.
Repaired ripped seams on upholstery by re-sewing the seam or replacing entire sections of fabric.
Worked on special projects such as reupholstering.
Stretched fabric and webbing using tools and neatly tacked pieces.
Followed instructions when measuring, cutting and sewing materials.
Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
Determined materials, tools and equipment needed for product order fulfillment.
Added materials and built up cardboard to pad seats and arms.
Processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
Fit material on frames using glue, staples and tools.
Repaired small and inconspicuous rips or tears in material.
Examined furniture frames, upholstery, springs and webbing to locate and repair defects.
Designed upholstery layout patterns and cutting plans based on sketches, customer descriptions or blueprints.
Read and interpreted work order to uphold specific guidelines and produce high-quality pieces.
Restaurant Manager
TAQUERIA TACOCINA
Houston, TEXAS
12.2022 - 07.2023
Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
Monitored stock levels of ingredients to ensure timely delivery of fresh produce.
Assisted with kitchen preparation during peak times as needed.
Ordered supplies from vendors as needed while staying within budget guidelines.
Adhered to all health department regulations regarding food storage and preparation.
Inspected dining room area regularly for cleanliness and adherence to safety standards.
Provided exceptional customer service by anticipating guest needs before they arise.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Enforced sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of dining and kitchen areas.
Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
Head Line Chef
RETAURANTE POLINESIO
HOLGUIN, CUBA
05.2015 - 06.2022
Developed and implemented innovative menus that increased restaurant sales.
Monitored inventory levels to ensure fresh ingredients were available for daily operations.
Ensured quality control by tasting dishes before they left the kitchen.
Maintained accurate records of food orders and inventory to track usage and cost trends.
Worked closely with front-of-house personnel to ensure efficient service times.
Managed sanitation processes including cleaning equipment, floors, walls.
Assisted head chef by chopping and preparing cooking ingredients.
Prepared food items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitization.
Handled food preparation for various dishes, soups, entrees, omelets, salads and appetizers according to chef specifications.
Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.