Araceli Garnica
La Quinta,CA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with 8 years of diverse experience in customer service, legal support, military human resources, and hospitality. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to build lasting rapport with clients and team members. Served as a Sergeant in the U.S. military, where leadership, time management, and emotional resilience were essential—also appointed as a Suicide Prevention Liaison, offering critical peer support and advocacy. Currently a full-time student, demonstrating strong commitment to personal and professional growth. Seeking service-oriented roles in public service, hospitality, or client-focused environments where empathy, efficiency, and teamwork are valued.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Bartender
Shadow Mountain Golf Club
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline service flow, enhancing efficiency during peak hours.
- Managed customer orders accurately, demonstrating strong attention to detail and effective multitasking skills.
- Trained new servers on menu items and service protocols, improving team performance and consistency.
- Resolved guest complaints promptly, utilizing conflict resolution skills to maintain positive dining experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, adhering to health and safety regulations consistently.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Human Resources specialist
Army Reserves
08.2020 - Current
- Provide promotion and future training information and ensure necessary support to the commander.
- Document preparation, drafting requests, and overseeing official documentation, such as ID cards and tags.
- Maintain confidentiality personnel files in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
- Conducted daily physical training to maintain peak physical and mental condition
- Maintain accountability of assigned equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for operations.
- Follow order and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
Paralegal
Riverside Legal Aid
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Provide administrative support to the attorneys and staff members by answering phones, scheduling appointments, requesting documents, and information pertaining to the case.
- Drafting forms for attorneys to have for consultation
- Review various legal forms such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Maintain client's files according to established protocols.
- Sending out consultation agreements prior to speaking with attorney or volunteer attorney.
- Maintain calendars for upcoming deadlines as relates to case.
- Maintain high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
- Drafted legal documents, including briefs and motions, ensuring compliance with court requirements.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
Head Hostess
French Rotisserie Cafe
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Greeted guests upon arrival and escorted them to their tables.
- Monitored customer satisfaction levels throughout their meal experience.
- Verified reservation times and wait time with customers.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff regarding customer orders.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.
- Performed cleaning duties as wiping, windows, tables, and sweeping floors.
- Handled cash payments and reconciled daily transaction accurately.
- Utilized POS system to total cost of bills and manage seating arrangements.
- Supported serving staff, bussers, and food runners to keep dining room presentable and up to par for guests.
Photographer
Tristar
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Inspected vehicle and had access to vehicles using key control system.
- Moved vehicles in designated areas in the lot and took a serious of photos and videos of the vehicles and its features.
- Organize and manage camera angles in desired order to create desired effect.
- Uploaded photos on website for vehicles to be seen within days of being on the lot.
- Worked independently and logged the number of vehicles shot during the week.
- Used QuickBooks to get imbursed for vehicle
Studio Assistant
Jacob Fine Art Portraits
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout the day.
- Selected costumes for children based on description of children and their sizes.
- Assisted with set-up and breakdown of studio equipment for shoots.
- Checked in clients and ensured comfort during shoots and creating a magical experience for the children
- Followed safety protocols when handling expensive camera gear.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patent and understanding with children.
- Tailoring activities based on individual needs for each child under care.
Mail Carrier
Post Office USPS
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted regular check-ins with supervisors throughout the day.
- Provided friendly customer service at all times while delivering mail.
- Organized parcels and mail pieces into appropriate size containers for transport.
- Ensuring the vehicles are operable upon arrival and reporting any problems or hazards
- Operating vehicle in accordance with safety regulations.
- Reported any damage or missing item to supervisors.
- Sorted mail according to route and customer address.
- Collected signatures from recipients of registered mail items.
- Working in any climate and adapting to changes of season.
Hostess
Fortun's Kitchen + Bar
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Greeted guests upon arrival and escorted them to their tables.
- Monitored customer satisfaction levels throughout their meal experience.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff regarding customer orders.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.
- Performed cleaning duties as wiping, windows, tables, and sweeping floors.
- Handled cash payments and reconciled daily transaction accurately.
- Utilized POS system to total cost of bills and manage seating arrangements.
Hostess
Louise's Pantry
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Greeted guests upon arrival and escorted them to their tables.
- Monitored customer satisfaction levels throughout their meal experience.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff regarding customer orders.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.
- Performed cleaning duties as wiping, windows, tables, and sweeping floors.
- Handled cash payments and reconciled daily transaction accurately.
Front Desk Receptionist
Preside Fitness
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents or updating member accounts.
- Greeted and welcomed gym members, visitors, and guests upon arrival.
- Inspected locker rooms regularly to ensure cleanliness was maintained throughout the day.
- Monitored gym floor to ensure safety regulations were followed by patrons.
- Assisted with opening and closing duties such as checking inventory, cleaning the gym equipment, restroom and ensuring everything is closed properly.
- Conduct tours of the facility for potential new members interested in the gym.
- Processed membership application and payment accurately and efficiently.
Hostess
IHOP
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Greeted guests upon arrival and escorted them to their tables.
- Monitored customer satisfaction levels throughout their meal experience.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff regarding customer orders.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.
- Performed cleaning duties as wiping, windows, tables, and sweeping floors.
- Handled cash payments and reconciled daily transaction accurately.
Education
Some College - Administration of Justice
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA07.2025
High school or equivalent - undefined
La Quinta High School
La Quinta, CA06.2019
Skills
- Human Resources
- Data Entry
- Understands Confidentiality
- Active Learning
- Filing
- Legal Drafting
- Customer Service Skills
- Military Experience
- Teamwork
- Billing
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Safe food handling
- Team collaboration
Certification
Driver's License
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Server/Bartender
Shadow Mountain Golf Club
02.2025 - Current
Paralegal
Riverside Legal Aid
03.2023 - 12.2024
Head Hostess
French Rotisserie Cafe
12.2022 - 03.2023
Photographer
Tristar
09.2022 - 02.2023
Studio Assistant
Jacob Fine Art Portraits
09.2022 - 12.2022
Hostess
Fortun's Kitchen + Bar
02.2022 - 04.2022
Mail Carrier
Post Office USPS
03.2021 - 09.2022
Human Resources specialist
Army Reserves
08.2020 - Current
Hostess
Louise's Pantry
02.2020 - 07.2020
Front Desk Receptionist
Preside Fitness
06.2019 - 07.2020
Hostess
IHOP
08.2018 - 03.2019
High school or equivalent - undefined
La Quinta High School
Some College - Administration of Justice
College of the Desert
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