ANAYEN AVILES ARGOTA
Houston,TX
Summary
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.
Education
High School Diploma -
PANCHITO GOMEZ TORRO
HOLGUIN CUBA04-2007
ESCUELA ALBERTO SOUZA
HOLGUIN CUBA04-2002
PREESCOLAR ESCUELA PEDRO ROJENA CAMAY
HOLGUIN04-1991
Skills
- Operating equipment
- Troubleshooting problems
- Managing inventory
- Efficient time management
- Quality Assurance
- Strong attention to detail
- Assembly line experience
- Safety practices
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Quality Control Standards
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Safe work practices
- Adaptability
- Goal Setting
- Frame Repair
- Interpersonal Communication
- Reliability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Self Motivation
- Power Tool Operation
- Professionalism
- Attention to Detail
- Sewing
- Multitasking
- Task Prioritization
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Upholsterer
SWAPOUT UPHOLSTER
08.2023 - Current
Restaurant Manager
TAQUERIA TACOCINA
12.2022 - 07.2023
Head Line Chef
RETAURANTE POLINESIO
05.2015 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
PANCHITO GOMEZ TORRO
ESCUELA ALBERTO SOUZA
PREESCOLAR ESCUELA PEDRO ROJENA CAMAY
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