Ashlyn Garcia
Valrico,FL
Summary
Diligent employee offering food handling experience and focus on quality service. Skilled in managing ingredient preparation and kitchen organization. Dedicated to providing exceptional, consistent service to customers. Knowledgeable about food handling, health code and company requirements focused on keeping guests safe and highly satisfied. Updates logs, rotates stock and completes daily checklists. Focused and dependable in supporting team. Enthusiastic retail professional with hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success. Passionate Volunteer with experience in various types of outreach initiatives. Energetic individual with compassionate nature and drive to serve local community. Offers in-depth knowledge of community resources and energy to tackle challenging demands. Compassionate Teacher skilled at introducing new technologies into classrooms and improving student engagement, learning and academic performance. Committed to closely monitoring progress and proactively adjusting strategies for long-term student success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Bank Volunteer
Feed Tampa Bay
11.2021
- Assisted with stocking shelves with donated food items
- Collaborated with other volunteers to ensure efficient operation of the food bank
- Sorted and packaged items to be delivered to clients
- Boxed family-sized boxes of groceries for distribution to families in need
- Maintained a clean and orderly workspace throughout shift
- Organized and distributed food packages according to client needs
- Maintained cleanliness of volunteer center and warehouse areas
- Assisted with stocking shelves and removing expired items
- Bagged bread and fresh produce for customers and staff
Front of House Employee
Fabrica Pizza
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes
- Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order
- Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order
- Diced, chopped, and shredded fresh vegetables for salads
- Organized salad bar ingredients according to established guidelines
Programs Intern
Breach The Surface
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with outreach between speakers/writers for our sea stories and Ocean classroom programs
- Helped design the sea stories webpage and help design presentations and speeches for our ocean classroom webinars
Cashier/Food Handler
Duck Donuts
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed
- Followed health and safety standards for proper food handling techniques
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use
Cashier
Hole in One Donut Shop
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice
- Performed other duties as assigned by management
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors
- Collected payments and provided accurate change
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills
- Answered customer questions and provided store information
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions
Junior Lifeguard
YMCA Summer Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Kept accurate records of attendance at classes, events or other activities held at the facility
- Maintained pool safety, monitored swimmers and ensured adherence to facility rules
- Patrolled the pool area during open swim hours to observe swimmers' behavior and enforce rules
- Monitored weather conditions throughout shift and took necessary precautions if needed
- Assisted with setting up events such as birthday parties and other special occasions at the facility's request
- Conducted water rescue drills for staff members to ensure proper training and preparedness
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Bell Shoals Baptist Academy
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained an organized work area by cleaning desks, bookshelves, and computers between classes
- Supervised students during recess and lunch periods
- Helped maintain a safe environment in the classroom by monitoring student behavior
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science & Policy
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL05.2027
High School Diploma -
Bloomingdale High School
Valrico, FL05.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Customer Assistance
- Ordering and Stocking
- Staff Training
- Written and Verbal Communication
Certification
CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Activities
- Varsity Cross Country Runner
- Flag Football team player
Timeline
Front of House Employee
Fabrica Pizza
09.2024 - Current
Programs Intern
Breach The Surface
09.2024 - 12.2024
Cashier/Food Handler
Duck Donuts
03.2023 - 12.2023
Junior Lifeguard
YMCA Summer Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
Food Bank Volunteer
Feed Tampa Bay
11.2021
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Bell Shoals Baptist Academy
10.2020 - 12.2020
Cashier
Hole in One Donut Shop
06.2020 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Bloomingdale High School
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science & Policy
University of South Florida