CESILIA DIANA VALDOVINOS
Baytown,TX
Summary
Focused, results in Culinary Food Specialist with 10 years of experience working within fast-paced positions in the United States and overseas, with an emphasis on targeted plans, productive operations, and superior service to internal and external contacts. Knowledgeable and innovative leader who creates customized solutions and positive outcomes. Strong communication skills to work with individuals of all professional levels and personal backgrounds. Effective management skills to lead successful teams and operations. Proven record in achieving goals within time and budget parameters. Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking any open position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Food Specialist
CESILIA DIANA VALDOVINOS, United States Army
01.2012 - Current
- Conduct inventory analysis on a regular basis to ensure accurate and appropriate material levels
- Maintain Regulations and food safety standards IAW FDA
- Manage unit operations, finances, and administration
- Meet with managers to provide updates, reports, and recommendations for improvement
- Take on additional duties, often working extra hours to assist with special projects and overflow work.
- Maintained inventory of food supplies and ingredients by conducting regular stocktakes, ordering low-stock items and frequently updating inventory lists.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to expiration dates using FIFO
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change.
Culinary Food Specialist
United States Army
Afghanistan
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Work within a series of positions to lead teams and activities involved in the planning, coordination, and management of ordering, receipt, storage, and movement of materials in support of military missions
- Create goals and strategy for the unit
- Implement policies, processes, and procedures that align with unit goals as well as the overall vision of the organization
- Train and manage the team of employees
- Mentor team members on best practices for logistical operations and services
- Develop schedules and assign duties for optimal coverage
- Create incentives that encourage employees to achieve goals
- Monitor individual and team performance
- Manage Human Resource functions such as orientation, personnel paperwork, employee relations, and reviews
- Supervise, prepare and serve food in an Oversea environment
Designated Hitter
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Stockton, CA
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Completed file maintenance log for price discrepancies.
- Documented patient care accurately and concisely in Walgreen's patient portal
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Dining Room Supervisor
PAE
Japan
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Circulated throughout dining room to assess general satisfaction of guests and identify appropriate opportunities to ask guests about dining experiences.
- Communicated effectively with dining staff and guests alike to promote adherence to dining room policies and standard operating procedures.
- Trained, managed and scheduled dining staff, distributing hours and assignments to leverage strengths of individual team members.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
Education
Pharmacy Technician Certificate - Pharmacy Technology
Carrington College California - Sacramento
Stockton, CA03.2022
Advanced Military Training in Food Services Specialist - Culinary Arts
United States Army
Fort Lee, VA01.2012
Skills
- Logistics Planning, Coordination, and Management
- Inbound and Outbound Shipments
- Air, Land, and Water Transport
- High Volume Internal and External Communications
- Customer Service
- Prompt Issue Resolution
- Unit Operations and Administration
- Work Schedule Creation
- Equipment Arrangement Specifications
- Production Reporting
- Restaurant Operation
- Microsoft Excel
Additional Information
- SECURITY CLEARANCE Current and active Secret Security Clearance issued by the Department of Defense.
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Servsafe- Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dining Room Supervisor
PAE
08.2021 - 03.2022
Designated Hitter
Walgreen's Pharmacy
02.2021 - 08.2021
Culinary Food Specialist
United States Army
03.2013 - 01.2014
Culinary Food Specialist
CESILIA DIANA VALDOVINOS, United States Army
01.2012 - Current
Pharmacy Technician Certificate - Pharmacy Technology
Carrington College California - Sacramento
Advanced Military Training in Food Services Specialist - Culinary Arts
United States Army
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