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Calista Garcia Waide

Bowie,Maryland

Summary

Dynamic and highly motivated professional with a strong background in customer service and safety compliance from Panera Bread. Proven ability to maintain high food safety standards while delivering exceptional dining experiences. Skilled in creative problem solving and time management, ensuring efficiency and quality in fast-paced environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Associate

Panera Bread
Bowie, Maryland
08.2022 - Current
  • Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.

Swim Instructor

Dolphin University Swim School
Upper Marlboro, MD
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
  • Supervised class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury.
  • Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
  • Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.

Crew Member

McDonald's
Sun Prairie, WI
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Monitored quality of food served to ensure it met company standards for presentation and temperature.
  • Maintained organized storage areas for food products, beverages and restaurant supplies.
  • Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Sculpture

Maryland Institute College Of Art
Baltimore, MD
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Bowie High School
Bowie, MD
05-2024

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Visual arts
  • Creative thinking
  • Time management
  • Safety compliance
  • Register opening and closing
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • POS software
  • Inventory and stocking
  • Sculpture techniques
  • Creative problem solving
  • Food handling
  • Highly motivated
  • Food safety knowledge

Affiliations

I like to bake and get creative in my spare time! I am especially interested in ceramics, metal work, plaster sculpture, drawing, and baking cakes and macrons!

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List at a GPA of 3.9 in college
  • High School GPA of 4.25
  • Four school publishings in writing competitions

Certification

  • First Aid and AED certified
  • CPR certified

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Retail Associate

Panera Bread
08.2022 - Current

Swim Instructor

Dolphin University Swim School
05.2021 - 12.2021

Crew Member

McDonald's
05.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Sculpture

Maryland Institute College Of Art

High School Diploma -

Bowie High School

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