CRISTINA GALATI
Lake Villa,IL
Summary
Proactive HR generalist with expertise in fostering collaborative team environments and enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in optimizing payroll and onboarding processes, ensuring accuracy and supporting organizational goals. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Galati's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Lake Villa, USA
09.2020 - Current
- Recruited and onboarded new hires, providing structured training to enhance early performance.
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring accurate wage calculations with 100% on-time completion.
- Developed employee schedules to align coverage needs with time-off requests, optimizing resource allocation.
- Cultivated team-oriented work environment through open communication and accountability initiatives.
- Coordinated weekly purchasing across vendors to sustain optimal inventory levels.
Operations Manager, Customer Experience
Galati's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Lake Villa, USA
09.2018 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure seamless restaurant functionality and elevate customer experience.
- Provided high-level customer service to strengthen brand loyalty and encourage repeat business.
- Coordinated high-volume catering orders with precision, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
- Applied strong organizational and time management skills to meet operational deadlines.
- Adapted to fast-paced environments, utilizing clear communication to support sales growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
W. P. Carey School of Business
Tempe, AZ05-2024
Business Degree - Associates of Arts
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05-2022
Skills
- Payroll management
- Employee onboarding
- Employee relations
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Data analysis
- Business analytics
- Time management
- Organizational abilities
- Leadership capabilities
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Environmental health
- Language Learning
- Travel
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Galati's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
09.2020 - Current
Operations Manager, Customer Experience
Galati's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
W. P. Carey School of Business
Business Degree - Associates of Arts
College of Lake County