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Overview
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Education
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Timeline
SalesAssociate

Andrew Plaza

Palmdale,CA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate, with strong organizational skills eager to secure open entry-level positions. Ready to help team accomplish company goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

In N Out Burger
Palmdale, CA
11.2018 - 04.2022
  • worked in fast paced environment
  • ability to exceed and learn quickly
  • performed with high standards to maintain restaurant quality standards

Screen Mobile

Screen Mobile Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Drove truck and trailer thru santa clarita, and serviced homes.
  • took measurements of windows and door ways to create a custom built frame
  • operated table saw to cut to exact size, assembled and installed to customers satisfaction

Assistant Manager

Taco Bell
Palmdale, CA
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Interacted with customers as they entered the store to determine what their needs were
  • Completed all daily tasks and special assignments with an efficient and quality-driven approach
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits
  • Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store
  • Conducted store inventories
  • Conducted performance reviews 

Cook/Server

Costco Wholesale
Santa Clarita, CA
06.2016 - 05.2017
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends
  • Fast paced & high volume venue

Lead cook/Chef

Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal City, CA
03.2013 - 06.2016
  • Maintaining excellent food health and safety standards through out the day. 
  • Ordering of produce, meat, fruit and other food provisions required for daily meal service
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
  • Prepared for and executed new menu implementations

Cook/ catering movie premieres

Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal City, CA
03.2013 - 06.2016
  • Responsible for creating over 800 covers for guest , cast and crew of the premier event
  • Custom cuisine 
  • Conducted timely performance evaluations for all front of house staff
  • Maintained a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidnets 

Sales Representative

Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal City, CA
09.2013 - 11.2013
  • Prepared sales contracts
  • Resolved customer concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction 
  • Collected and processed payments
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities  

Education

High School Diploma -

Highland Highschool
Palmdale, CA
2013

Skills

  • Natural leader
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Strong leader
  • High Expectations 
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment 
  • Food manager certified 
  • Results-oriented 
  • Business operations expertise
  • Marketing and advertising 
  • Quality control guidelines 
  • Service standards 
  • Customer service

Timeline

Associate

In N Out Burger
11.2018 - 04.2022

Screen Mobile

Screen Mobile Santa Clarita
01.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Manager

Taco Bell
05.2017 - 04.2018

Cook/Server

Costco Wholesale
06.2016 - 05.2017

Sales Representative

Universal Studios Hollywood
09.2013 - 11.2013

Lead cook/Chef

Universal Studios Hollywood
03.2013 - 06.2016

Cook/ catering movie premieres

Universal Studios Hollywood
03.2013 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Highland Highschool