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Bernardina Rivera Cuevas

Avon,IN

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Motivated business professional bringing [Number] years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Lozano Fam LLC
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

Owner

RIveras Service Solutions
09.2012 - 08.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
  • Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Diversified revenue streams by exploring new markets and developing innovative products or services tailored to those markets'' needs.
  • Fostered an environment promoting continuous improvement empowering employees to identify opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

Kitchen Line Cook

Chipolte
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Increased ticket turnover rate by quickly adapting to changing priorities and multitasking effectively.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Education

No Degree -

Kaizen Education Foundation Dba El Dorado High School
Chandler, AZ
06.2005

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client Service
  • Project Management
  • Business Management
  • Operations Management
  • Business Planning
  • Marketing

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Owner

Lozano Fam LLC
11.2022 - Current

Owner

RIveras Service Solutions
09.2012 - 08.2021

Kitchen Line Cook

Chipolte
01.2011 - 01.2013

No Degree -

Kaizen Education Foundation Dba El Dorado High School
Bernardina Rivera Cuevas