Andrea Armenta-Haros
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Dynamic sales associate with proven expertise in customer engagement and POS system operation honed at Target. Excelled in building customer relationships and streamlining operations, enhancing team success through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Target
Flagstaff, AZ
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Took and processed customer's orders to ensure timely delivery.
Culinary Student
High School
Nogales, AZ
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Plated meals according to established standards for presentation.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food storage and handling practices.
- Performed quality control checks on all prepared ingredients prior to use.
- Kept kitchen properly cleaned and maintained and all items put away after use.
- Collaborated with chefs to create new menu items.
- Operated various kitchen equipment such as mixers, blenders, slicers.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Organized and cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Developed recipes for a variety of cuisines and food types.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Communicated effectively with team members throughout shift changes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Finance
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Order processing
- Retail loss prevention
- Payment processing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cash handling accuracy
- Problem-solving
- Cash register operation
- Outgoing personality
- Goal oriented
- POS system operation
- Customer engagement
- Written and oral communication skills
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food handling
- Focused and disciplined
- Positive and professional
Affiliations
- I have great interest in the outside, hiking and stargazing are my favorite hobbies.
Accomplishments
- I used to be in a culinary class back in high school, where I was pronounced main chef of my group for my leadership and cooking skills.
Certification
- On my senior year of high school I received a manager food handlers certificate in my culinary class.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Target
07.2024 - 09.2024
Culinary Student
High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Finance
Northern Arizona University
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