Carlos Valdes
Washington,DC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Offering 12 years of expertise in hospitality, food service, creativity, and recreation, and sales.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Palate (Lux Brunch)
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
- Implemented innovative event themes and designs to create memorable experiences for attendees.
- Utilized social media platforms to engage potential attendees and promote upcoming events effectively.
Home Health Aide
ServiceNet Inc. Northampton Outpatient Clinic
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wingate Nursing Home
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Hotel Reservation Specialist
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Increased customer satisfaction by efficiently managing reservations and addressing guest inquiries.
- Streamlined booking processes for improved efficiency, handling high volumes of calls and online bookings.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients and hotel partners to ensure seamless reservation experiences.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory control by regularly updating room status within the hotel''s reservation system.
Cook
Fresh Acres Market/ Big Y Supermarket
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05.2020
Skills
- Guest Relations
- Team leadership and supervision
- On-site Execution
- Schedule Management
- Social Media Management
- Brand Awareness
- Food safety knowledge
- Food handling
- Strong Work Ethic
- Working with Diverse People
Timeline
Event Manager
Palate (Lux Brunch)
12.2019 - 03.2021
Home Health Aide
ServiceNet Inc. Northampton Outpatient Clinic
05.2017 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wingate Nursing Home
08.2015 - 04.2017
Hotel Reservation Specialist
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
03.2014 - 03.2015
Cook
Fresh Acres Market/ Big Y Supermarket
08.2013 - 03.2015
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Springfield Technical Community College