Overview
Work History
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Languages
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Catalina Torres

Newark,NJ

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Bakery and Cashier

Noches De Colombia
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Helped coffee and juices
  • Made desserts
  • Baked patisseries

Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.

  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.

Owner of Grocery Store

Myself
01.2014 - 08.2022
  • Enhanced store layout for improved customer flow and optimized product placement, resulting in higher sales conversion rates.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to encourage open communication between employees about ongoing challenges or opportunities within the store''s operations.

Owner of Liquor Store

Myself
02.2018 - 01.2022
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Owner of Party Planning Company

Food And Party
08.2012 - 07.2018
  • Rented party supplies for children parties, weddings, birthdays and big companies.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.

Sales Associate

CORAC Construction Company
01.2011 - 10.2013
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Restaurant Manager

El Chuzo Restaurant
01.2001 - 08.2006
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Enhanced guest experience by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.

Skills

  • Money Handling
  • Cooperative Attitude
  • Drawer balancing
  • Staff Supervision

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working

Timeline

Service Bakery and Cashier

Noches De Colombia
11.2023 - 02.2024

Owner of Liquor Store

Myself
02.2018 - 01.2022

Owner of Grocery Store

Myself
01.2014 - 08.2022

Owner of Party Planning Company

Food And Party
08.2012 - 07.2018

Sales Associate

CORAC Construction Company
01.2011 - 10.2013

Restaurant Manager

El Chuzo Restaurant
01.2001 - 08.2006
Catalina Torres