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Bryan Alvarez

Portland

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Valet Parking Attendant/Cashier

Metropolis Technologies Inc.
Portland, OR
06.2025 - Current
  • Valet & Vehicle Handling/Inspection - Safely drive, park, and retrieve customer vehicles, including manual transmissions if required. Inspect vehicles for existing damage and note findings.
  • Customer Service - Greet guests professionally, answer questions, and provide directions. Resolve customer complaints independently or with a manager.
  • Cashiering & Revenue Collection - Operate a cash register or credit card machine to process payments for valet services. Calculate fees, make change, and issue receipts.
  • Operational Duties - Maintain cleanliness of the booth and surrounding area. Report accidents, safety hazards, and policy violations
  • Traffic Control - Direct traffic in and out of lots when needed.
  • Security & Record Keeping - Secure customer keys and maintain a log of shift transactions.

Sales Representative

Bench Craft Company
Portland, OR
03.2023 - 02.2025
  • Take customer calls and provide accurate, satisfactory answers to their queries and concerns
  • Call clients and customers to inform them about the company’s new products, and services
  • Review customer or client accounts, providing updates and information about billing, ad space/size, and contract questions.
  • Implemented effective sales strategies that resulted in an increase in overall revenue
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify target industries and prospects for lead generation activities
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from potential customers via phone calls or emails
  • Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire sales process, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction

Server

Din Tai Fung
Portland, OR
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Provide excellent customer services.
  • Greet customers and present menus.
  • Make suggestions based on their preferences.
  • Take and serve food/drinks orders.
  • Up-sell when appropriate.
  • Arrange table settings.
  • Keep tables clean and tidy at all times.
  • Deliver checks and collect payments.

Head Cook

Cedar Crest Brewing
Redding, CA
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Check the freshness of food and ingredients
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers
  • Develop recipes and determine how to present dishes
  • Plan menus and ensure the quality of meals
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
  • Hire, train, and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers
  • Order and maintain an inventory of food and supplies
  • Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards

Front Desk Agent

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Redding, CA
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Anticipate guests needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
  • Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
  • Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Maintain complete knowledge at all times of: a) all hotel features/services, hours of operation. b) all room rates, special packages and promotions. c) daily house count and expected arrivals/departures. d) scheduled daily group activities.
  • Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies.
  • Keep bank secure at all times.
  • Answer department telephone within 3 rings, using correct greeting and telephone etiquette.
  • Process all guest check-ins.
  • Verify registration card information with the guest.
  • Obtain back-up information for guest credit/payment method and input into system; collect cash when designated.
  • Direct Bell Person to escort guest and transport their luggage to the room.
  • Handle overbooked or walked in guests.
  • Accept and record wake-up call requests.
  • Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes.
  • Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery).
  • Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping.
  • Match the bucket check to in-house guest ledger report; report discrepancies to Manager.
  • Process all check-outs.
  • Process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, correction vouchers, miscellaneous charges.

Budtender

Sundial Collective
Redding, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Greeting customers
  • Answering customers questions regarding the different strains of cannabis, their medicinal uses, and methods of consumption
  • Keeping the manager informed of any complaints or operational issues
  • Testing out product and giving thorough reviews
  • Keeping up to date with product, distributors, and reps

Server

Rockwood
Gainesville, VA
10.2019 - 01.2022
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Greet customers and present menus
  • Make suggestions based on their preferences
  • Take and serve food/drinks orders
  • Up-sell when appropriate
  • Deliver checks and collect payments
  • Set up payments by POS
  • Keep the restaurant clean and sanitary
  • Make desserts fresh and to order
  • Handle high volume of customers regularly
  • Make sure tables are clean and tidy

Painter, Maintenance

Oscar Painting & Associates
Bristow, VA
09.2017 - 09.2019

• Maintained and organized painting supplies such as brushes, rollers, drop cloths, ladders, caulking guns, tape measures and sanders.

• Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.

• Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.

• Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.

• Performed minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.

• Removed pictures, door knobs or electric switch covers prior to painting.

• Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.

• Documented progress and provided estimated completion time for clients.

• Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

• Completed routine maintenance and repair.

Installer

Metro Installation Inc.
Chantilly, VA
10.2016 - 08.2017
  • Load/Unload work trucks.
  • Build/Construct furniture
  • Install furniture at desired locations
  • Read and understand blueprints
  • Drive Work Van/Truck to work location

Education

Associate in Video Production & Emerging Media - Film And Video Production

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
05.2026

High school or equivalent - undefined

Patriot High School
Nokesville, VA
06.2017

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Google Docs
  • Video Production
  • Microsoft Word
  • Organizational Skills
  • Paint Application
  • Surface Preparation
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Inventory Management
  • Drywall Repair
  • Pressure Washing Experience
  • Time Management
  • Night Audit
  • Technology Sales
  • Guest Relations
  • B2B Sales
  • Guest Services
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Business Development
  • Negotiation
  • B2C Sales
  • Time Management
  • Outside Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Communication Skills
  • Cold Calling
  • Telecommunication
  • Customer Care
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Computer Literacy
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Carpentry
  • Computer Skills
  • Phone etiquette
  • Market Research
  • Photography
  • Direct Sales
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Inside Sales
  • Bilingual
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Training & development
  • Client Services
  • Grammar Experience
  • Marketing
  • Call center

Certification

  • OLCC Service Permit
  • Driver's License
  • Food Handler Certification
  • ServSafe

Languages

Multilingual
English - Expert
Spanish - Fluent

Timeline

Valet Parking Attendant/Cashier

Metropolis Technologies Inc.
06.2025 - Current

Server

Din Tai Fung
08.2023 - 12.2024

Sales Representative

Bench Craft Company
03.2023 - 02.2025

Head Cook

Cedar Crest Brewing
01.2023 - 03.2023

Front Desk Agent

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
02.2022 - 01.2023

Budtender

Sundial Collective
01.2022 - 12.2022

Server

Rockwood
10.2019 - 01.2022

Painter, Maintenance

Oscar Painting & Associates
09.2017 - 09.2019

Installer

Metro Installation Inc.
10.2016 - 08.2017

High school or equivalent - undefined

Patriot High School

Associate in Video Production & Emerging Media - Film And Video Production

Portland Community College