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Corazon Cardenas
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
- Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.
- Reputable Artist recognized for consistently developing innovative techniques to encourage creativity and visual product improvement. Renowned artist experienced in Soap and other medium and versatile in thematic experimentation. Disciplined and productive creative with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey.
- Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature.
- Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nectar Bath Treats
Compounder
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Loaded raw ingredients into processing equipment accurately according to recipe instructions.
- Operated mixers, scales, pumps, ect. According to industry standards.
- Producing large quantities of Lotions, Body Scrubs, and melts for later production use/packaging.
- Accurately measured and blended materials according to specifications.
- Unloaded completed mixtures into containers for further processing.
Nectar Bath Treats
Purchasing Manager
11.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Used S.O.S. Inventory to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
Nectar Bath Treats
Soap Artist
05.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Melt and Poured Soap artist and Cold Process Soap Artist.
- Followed recipes and created product to specifications.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Comfort Keepers
Elderly Caregiver
02.2021 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to cater to client needs and better assist.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Milagro De Vida
Residential House Manager
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
- Managed all intake and discharge paperwork and procedures for residents.
- Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
- Supervised residents preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
- Trained and supervised staff on proper cleaning techniques, safety protocols and customer service to increase quality standards.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Responded to individuals inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance.
Chachi's Mexican Restaurant
Cashier
05.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
- Demonstrated outgoing and friendly behavior and positive attitude and interacted well with staff and customers.
- Maintained clean, tidy and orderly work station to uphold company standards.
- Took orders at drive-thru or front counter and accurately processed payments to provide guests with great service.
- Understood restaurant menu, limited-time offers and promotions to answer guest questions.
- Resolved problems with orders quickly and offered refund or replacement.
- Followed company policies and procedures regarding cash handling.
Milagro De Vida
Direct Care Professional
05.2017 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- 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.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
AAFEES
Store Cashier
08.2016 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Operated cash register swiping barcode items across electronic scanner to record price and collected payment.
- Greeted customers and responded to requests for information.
- Maintained organized and orderly front end and removed carts, baskets, and debris.
- Supported front end procedures to keep items well-stocked to prevent shrinkage.
- Handled customer complaints and concerns and escalated to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
- Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer system.
- Followed company policies, procedures, and practices for accurate recordkeeping and loss prevention.
- Counted tills for beginning of shift with start money and balanced and reconciled register at end of shift.
- Assisted with purchasing decisions and located merchandise for customers.
- Called for back up cashiers during peak times to minimize wait time for customers.
- Processed exchanges and returns by processing them in company database.
- Informed front end manager of equipment repair and replacement needs to maintain operations.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Kept cash wrap stocked, products faced and shelving free of misplaced items or trash.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
Village Inn
Line Cook
02.2016 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Mi Via
Caregiver, Special Needs
06.2014 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
It's Burger Time
Cook/Cashier
07.2013 - 10.2013
Job overview
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
- Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
Education
Onate High SchoolLas Cruces, NM
High School Diploma
05.2015
Skills
- Raw Material Management
- Customer Service
- Behavioral Management
- POS Systems
- Drawer Balancing
- Order Taking
Accomplishments
- Managed purchasing operations for Manufacturing location.
- Supervised team of six staff members.
- Promoted to Purchasing Manager after only six months for exceptional performance.
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Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Compounder
Nectar Bath Treats
08.2023 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Nectar Bath Treats
11.2022 - 08.2023
Soap Artist
Nectar Bath Treats
05.2021 - 11.2021
Elderly Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
02.2021 - 04.2021
Residential House Manager
Milagro De Vida
01.2020 - 01.2021
Cashier
Chachi's Mexican Restaurant
05.2019 - 01.2020
Direct Care Professional
Milagro De Vida
05.2017 - 04.2019
Store Cashier
AAFEES
08.2016 - 04.2017
Line Cook
Village Inn
02.2016 - 06.2016
Caregiver, Special Needs
Mi Via
06.2014 - 10.2015
Cook/Cashier
It's Burger Time
07.2013 - 10.2013
Onate High School
High School Diploma
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