Bialca Acuna
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Catering and Events Manager with strong leadership and scheduling expertise, relocating to Chicago for the summer to further develop front-of-house operations skills and enhance guest experience strategies for restaurant teams in Texas.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering and Events Manager
Teddys Barbecue
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.
- Managed vendor relationships, optimizing service delivery and cost-efficiency.
- Developed event proposals, tailoring offerings to meet diverse client needs.
- Oversaw team performance, mentoring staff to enhance service quality and efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff members, increasing overall team performance and job satisfaction.
Medical Assistant
Nova Medical Centers
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Supported patient intake processes, ensuring accurate data collection and documentation.
- Maintained medical equipment and supplies, ensuring compliance with safety standards and availability for procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care, fostering understanding and adherence to medical advice.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Social Media Content Creator
Suerte Bar & Grill
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Developed engaging social media content strategies to enhance brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Created visually appealing graphics and videos using industry-standard design tools to attract target demographics.
- Led brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for interactive campaigns that resonate with the community.
Hospitality Team Member
House Wine and Bistro
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Care Administration
The College of Health Care Professions
TX11.2023
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Menu development
- Schedule management
- New business development
Accomplishments
- Earned as a team "Texas Monthly Top 50 Barbecue" Award in 2021,2025.
- Achieved New York Times Best 20 Barbecue Restaurants through effectively helping at Teddy's Barbecue in 2023.
- Collaborated with Troubadour Festival as one of the vendors 2023,2024,2025,2026
- Collaborated with lettuce entertain you as one of the vendors for the lonestar smokeout 2026.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Nova Medical Centers
09.2023 - 07.2025
Social Media Content Creator
Suerte Bar & Grill
11.2021 - 02.2023
Catering and Events Manager
Teddys Barbecue
09.2021 - Current
Hospitality Team Member
House Wine and Bistro
10.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Health Care Administration
The College of Health Care Professions