Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Brenda Velasco

Tulare,CA

Summary

Leadership

Ability to inspire, guide, and motivate employees to work towards achieving my organization's goals while promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Bilingual Communications

Effectively convey and receive written and verbal information, ideas, and feedback to and from employees, management, and other stakeholders.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cashier

First Step Nutrition
05.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, and locate items based on there account.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.

Assistant Manager/ Waitress

El Nuevo Mexicali
04.2017 - 03.2023
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.

Assistant Manager

C4 Ranches & Ag Services
03.2018 - 06.2022
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining departmental operations for increased efficiency.
  • Supported company growth by scaling up payroll operations efficiently during periods of staff expansion.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture through active participation in company events and initiatives.
  • Aided in the successful implementation of a new payroll software system, increasing overall efficiency within the department.
  • Enhanced communication between departments with regular meetings to discuss process improvements and issue resolution.
  • Assisted with year-end processing, including W2 preparation and distribution to employees in a timely manner.
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
  • Issued paychecks on designated pay dates to avoid employee dissatisfaction.

Education

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Tulare Adult School
Tulare, CA
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Mission Oak
Tulare, CA
05-2015

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer assistance
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Patience and empathy
  • Leadership
  • Bilingual Communications
  • Project Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification (FHC) - State or County Health Departments.
  • Bilingual Instructional Aide Native Language Proficiency

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cashier

First Step Nutrition
05.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

C4 Ranches & Ag Services
03.2018 - 06.2022

Assistant Manager/ Waitress

El Nuevo Mexicali
04.2017 - 03.2023

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Tulare Adult School

High School Diploma -

Mission Oak
Brenda Velasco