Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Assessments
Timeline
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Candice Garcia

Longwood,FL

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parts Advisor / Auditor /Secretary

ASAP Auto Repair
Altamonte Springs, FL
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service to customers by answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Maintained accurate records of all parts orders, returns, and exchanges.
  • Assisted in the receiving and stocking of incoming parts shipments.
  • Researched part numbers for requested parts using catalogs and other resources.
  • Processed payments from customers for purchased parts.
  • Performed cycle counts of inventory items as needed.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of obsolete stock to identify potential sales opportunities.

Receptionist Manager

J Bar Paint and Body Shop
Altamonte Springs, FL
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Greeted and directed all visitors, clients, and customers in a professional manner.
  • Managed daily office operations including tracking supplies, updating records, managing mail distribution, and responding to inquiries.
  • Responded to customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring their satisfaction with resolution of issues.
  • Conducted regular audits of incoming shipments against purchase orders to verify accuracy of deliveries.
  • Performed data entry tasks related to customer information into computer databases for record keeping purposes.

Sales Associate

Ace Hardware Longwood
Longwood, FL
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • I worked with customers to fulfill all their needs .
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.

Assembly Line Worker

Kolter Solutions Top Tech
Longwood, FL
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
  • Monitored assembly line operations and identified any issues or problems that arose.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.

Server

PostTime Lounge
Longwood, FL
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Maintained indoor and outdoor dining areas by removing trash, wiping down tables and restocking napkin dispensers
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and cold dishes, portioned desserts and brewed coffee
  • Cleaned dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitizing chemicals in Number -compartment sink
  • Checked on food in kitchen and kept guests informed of meal progression
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of cash drawer
  • Served orders efficiently to reduce guest wait times and boost restaurant productivity levels.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Assisted in training new servers.

Certified Sales Consultant

Napleton VW ofSanford
Sanford, FL
02.2018 - 07.2018
  • Actualized strategies to continuously improve customer service, company or brand visibility and VW quality
  • Determined prospects' needs and crafted appropriate responses along with information on suitable products and services
  • Processed orders through VW system and coordinated efficient delivery to meet customer demands
  • Generated sales by executing complete sales cycle process from prospecting through contract negotiations and closings
  • Applied consultative sales strategy to assess client needs and propose turnkey solutions to align with business objectives.

Restaurant Manager

Max and Meme Cafe
Longwood, FL
07.2012 - 11.2017
  • I started out as a server and and moved up to manager
  • I was responsible for inventory, schedules, and maintaining cleanliness throughout restaurant
  • I took care of customers and the staff
  • I used POS system to cash out customers and I opened restaurant every morning well prepping for the day ahead
  • I also handled all grievances with customers in a timely and courteous fashion.

Manager

Financial Aid Work Study
Altamonte Springs, FL
03.2010 - 05.2012
  • I worked closely with Financial aid specialists in helping students decide what their best options were for using Pell Grants and loans
  • I filed, shredded, and used computer to do various student related activities
  • I also covered for receptionist when she was out or needed a break.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

City College
Altamonte Springs, FL
01.2012

Associate in Science (AS) - Medicine

City College

Skills

  • Retail Sales (10 years)
  • Customer Service
  • English
  • POS
  • Sales
  • Server
  • Fast learner
  • Organizational Skills
  • Training
  • Serving Experience
  • Leadership
  • Restaurant experience
  • Serving
  • Relationship Management
  • Operations Management
  • Restaurant Management
  • Supervising experience
  • Cashiering
  • Upselling
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Business Development
  • Assembly
  • Quality Assurance
  • Conflict Management
  • Communication skills
  • Shipping Procedures
  • Stock Control
  • Product Merchandising
  • Invoice Processing
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Customer Education
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Account Updating
  • Returns Processing
  • Staff Training
  • Email Communication
  • Sales Training
  • Clean Driving Record

Certification

  • Food handler certificate
  • Driver's License

Additional Information

SKILLS Conflict and dispute resolution Proficiency in High-volume dining Time management skills Operations management Training and development Client-focused Positive learning process Excellent communication Product ordering Excel in being a team player or leader in any field. I am a person who loves learning and accepts constructive criticism well.

Assessments

  • Customer Focus & Orientation, Highly Proficient, 01/2020
  • Data Entry Clerk, Proficient, 01/2020
  • Personality: Customer Service Fit, Proficient, 11/2019
  • Food Safety, Familiar, 10/2019
  • Customer Focus & Orientation, Proficient, 07/2019
  • Personality: Sales Fit, Familiar, 07/2019
  • Reliability, Proficient, 01/2020
  • Sales: Influence & Negotiation, Proficient, 01/2020

Timeline

Parts Advisor / Auditor /Secretary

ASAP Auto Repair
05.2023 - 10.2023

Receptionist Manager

J Bar Paint and Body Shop
11.2022 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

Ace Hardware Longwood
09.2019 - 05.2021

Assembly Line Worker

Kolter Solutions Top Tech
01.2019 - 04.2019

Server

PostTime Lounge
07.2018 - 12.2018

Certified Sales Consultant

Napleton VW ofSanford
02.2018 - 07.2018

Restaurant Manager

Max and Meme Cafe
07.2012 - 11.2017

Manager

Financial Aid Work Study
03.2010 - 05.2012

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

City College

Associate in Science (AS) - Medicine

City College
  • Food handler certificate
  • Driver's License
Candice Garcia