Andrea Mendieta
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Dynamic bilingual professional with extensive experience in customer service and a strong background in photography. Proven leadership skills while delivering high-quality visual content. Committed to leveraging these skills toward a career in urban planning, aiming to create vibrant and sustainable communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Self Employed Web
San Luis Obispo, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated events for photography sessions including weddings, maternity shoots, engagements and special occasions.
- Captured event photographs.
- Edited images using Photoshop.
Supervisor/Customer Service Representative
Fogo de Chão
Huntington Beach, CA
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members in order to achieve organizational objectives.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of front-of-house staff including servers, bartenders, and bussers.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and courteously.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Server Trainer
Fogo de Chão
Irvine, CA
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Monitored and evaluated server performance during training period to ensure adherence to restaurant standards and protocols.
- Encouraged team collaboration among participants throughout the course duration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - City And Regional Planning
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2027
Associate of Arts -
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05-2024
Skills
- Performance management
- Training and mentoring
- Environmental planning
- Site analysis
- GIS proficiency
- Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign
- AutoCAD, SketchUp
- Digital video
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Portuguese
Limited
Timeline
Photographer
Self Employed Web
08.2024 - Current
Supervisor/Customer Service Representative
Fogo de Chão
09.2023 - 07.2024
Server Trainer
Fogo de Chão
10.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - City And Regional Planning
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Associate of Arts -
Orange Coast College