Celia Quintero
Prattville,AL
Summary
Motivated and disciplined airman with leadership, adaptability, and teamwork skills. Trained in problem solving, communicating effectively, and operating effectively in high-stress environments. Committed to excellence and eager to contribute to fellow mission-focused organizations while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host and Server
Tokyo Japanese Steak & Sushi
Prattville, AL
06.2025 - Current
- Managed reservation system, optimizing seating arrangements for efficiency.
- Coordinated with kitchen and service staff to enhance guest experience.
- Greeted and seated guests promptly, ensuring positive first impressions.
- Trained new hosts on procedures and customer service standards.
Element Leader
Basic Military Training
San Antonio, TX
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Developed and maintained project timelines to align with strategic objectives and meet project deadlines.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to improve communication and foster collaboration across departments.
- Coordinated dormitory and flight arrangements for over 50 peers, ensuring accountability and smooth logistics.
Teacher's Assistant
Art's N Autism
Tuscaloosa, AL
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing individualized educational plans for students with autism.
- Collaborated with therapists to integrate therapeutic techniques into daily activities and lessons.
- Supported classroom management by fostering positive behavior and engagement among students.
- Organized instructional materials and resources to enhance learning experiences for students.
Lifeguard Manager
YMCA Child Development Center
Prattville, AL
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly. Utilized training, rescue techniques and proper equipment to aid distressed people.
- Consulted medical protocol to administer CPR, bandage wounds and clean injuries
- Taught team pool and deck safety rules and procedures
- Provided clear safety instructions to patrons at the pool, ensuring they understood necessary precautions.
- Addressed reckless behavior by speaking firmly and restricting access to recreational areas.
- Supervised the daily operations of a lifeguard team, including scheduling shifts, assigning duties and monitoring performance.
- Compiled incident reports detailing any accidents or injuries occurring within the facility in accordance with legal requirements. Tested lifeguards' skillsets using scenario simulations
- Created monthly reports summarizing pool activity data, attendance records and other relevant information for management review.
Head Hostess
El Patron Restaurant
Prattville, AL
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction
- Answered phones promptly to record and confirm reservations, directing patrons to appropriate lounges and waiting areas
- Set guest expectations by providing clear information on hours, wait times, and specials
- Monitored server availability to ensure efficient table turnover. to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests
- Handled financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in payments, refunds, and discounts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management, International Business
The University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Business
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2028
High School Diploma - undefined
Prattville High School
Prattville, AL05-2024
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Rule enforcement
- CPR certification
- Foreign language skills
- Task prioritization
- Detail-oriented
- Customer service
- Physical fitness
- Team management
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- First aid administration
- AED operation
- Coaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Graduated Basic Military Training as an element leader with a high score and strong references from military training instructors.
Certification
- The United States Air Force Certificate of Training
Languages
Spanish (Native/ Bilingual)
French (limited)
Timeline
Element Leader
Basic Military Training
03.2026 - 05.2026
Host and Server
Tokyo Japanese Steak & Sushi
06.2025 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Art's N Autism
09.2024 - 05.2025
Lifeguard Manager
YMCA Child Development Center
04.2022 - 08.2024
Head Hostess
El Patron Restaurant
05.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Prattville High School
Bachelor of Science - Management, International Business
The University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Business