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Education
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Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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Interests
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Server
Cristina Bazan

Cristina Bazan

Chicago,IL

Summary

Seeking a dynamic and fast-paced work environment to grow professionally and expand skill set. Eager to advance within an organization, gaining valuable experiences for career development. Committed to building strong relationships with colleagues and employers to foster a healthy and supportive network.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

IHOP
10.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Built rapport with guests to enhance their dining experience and encourage return visits.
  • Resolved customer complaints with calm, solution-focused approach, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Boosted repeat customer rates, remembered regular guests' preferences and greeted them by name.
  • Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.

Hostess

Penny's Place
04.2023 - 11.2024

Pretty much is a mini gambling lounge contains six slot machines. Small area where customers could wait to be seated.

  • Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
  • Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
  • Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
  • Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.

Cashier

Luke Gas Station
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Improved store atmosphere with thorough and prompt cleaning of checkout area.

Overnight Stocker

Walmart Supercenter
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
  • Collaborated with fellow team members, ensuring consistent communication and task distribution for a successful restocking process.
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Maintained neat, organized stockroom free of hazards.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to company safety procedures and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Provided excellent customer service when encountering early morning shoppers, answering questions, and offering assistance as needed.
  • Received, sorted and processed incoming stock and materials to prepare the stock for storage or shipment.
  • Assisted in training new employees, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback on their performance.
  • Promoted a positive work atmosphere among team members through respectful collaboration and open communication channels during overnight shifts.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.

Production Line Packer

Paket Corporation
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Labeled containers, container tags or products.
  • Operated shrink wrap, banding and other wrapping machines.
  • Assembled boxes, cartons and containers to package items.
  • Performed routine maintenance on packing equipment as needed, reducing downtime due to technical issues.
  • Decontaminated work areas using sprayers to apply cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet tight deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by maintaining professional demeanor and actively participating in team meetings and discussions.
  • Ensured adherence to company policies and industry regulations throughout all stages of the packing process.
  • Inspected items for defects and damage.
  • Sorted and stacked finished items.
  • Counted items to verify accuracy of orders.
  • Cleaned and maintained production area and equipment.
  • Sealed containers and packages with glue, tape or other materials.
  • Loaded and unloaded items from production line.
  • Re-packaged damaged or incorrectly packaged items.
  • Weighed packaged items to calculate total weight.

Sales Lead

Janie And Jack/ Gymboree
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Up-sold and cross-sold products effectively, driving sales and increasing revenue.
  • Cultivated a high-performance culture within the team by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievements.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly and offering tailored solutions to meet clients'' needs.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently through proactive prospecting, relationship-building, and closing deals.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized follow-up strategies.
  • Drove customer retention rates up, establishing robust loyalty program.
  • Optimized inventory management to meet sales demand without overstocking.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.

Servey Recruitment

C&C Marketing Research
06.2014 - 08.2014

Company was responsible for finding and recruiting individuals for survey and research study.

Part-Time Sales Associate

Sears Roebuck And Company
03.2011 - 06.2013
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.

Education

Diploma -

James H. Bowen High School
Chicago, IL
06.2005

Skills

  • Organized dining area maintenance
  • Guest experience enhancement
  • Point of sale transactions
  • Client relationship management
  • Reliable commitment to tasks
  • Outstanding customer support
  • Cash management
  • Customer interaction
  • Polished professional image
  • Guest relations experience
  • Effective memory retention
  • Service excellence
  • Food safety practices
  • Efficient food delivery
  • Maintaining cleanliness standards

Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies and Certificate

Certification

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION


  • Douglas Taylor Elementary - June 8, 2024
  • Parent Mentor Program, Centro De Trabajadores Unidos

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Computer knowledge in microsoft softwares such as word, excel, powerpoint And any software related to time or book keeping (POS) software Also have the basic knowledge of computer hardware

Timeline

Server

IHOP
10.2024 - Current

Cashier

Luke Gas Station
09.2023 - 12.2023

Hostess

Penny's Place
04.2023 - 11.2024

Overnight Stocker

Walmart Supercenter
09.2021 - 09.2022

Production Line Packer

Paket Corporation
03.2021 - 08.2021

Sales Lead

Janie And Jack/ Gymboree
02.2015 - 10.2015

Servey Recruitment

C&C Marketing Research
06.2014 - 08.2014

Part-Time Sales Associate

Sears Roebuck And Company
03.2011 - 06.2013

Diploma -

James H. Bowen High School