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Crystal Monroe

Dallas,USA

Summary

15 years experience as sales specialist, retail sales, and hospitality.Producing outstanding results and strong revenue growth for retail and restaurant businesses. Successful closing sales quickly and securing business deals with clients. Motivated and respected professional with excellent communication and negotiation skills. Effectively promotes products and increases revenue by connecting with customers/clients and recommending target offerings. Drive customer loyalty by providing friendly, positive, honest, and skill support. Self- motivated, outside sales professional. Experienced in both technical and nontechnical, fast paced team environments. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook, Drive Thru Cashier, Food Prep

Savvy Sliders
Dallas, TX
04.2025 - 07.2025

Take food orders efficiently at the drive thru.

Greet guests with a smile and informing the daily special.

Daily food prep

Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies.

Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.

Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.

Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.

Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.

Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.

Sales Manager, Sales Product Specialist/Consultant (homebase business)

Max GXL
DeSoto, TX
11.2008 - 06.2024

Completing sales paperwork and tracking customer data

Researching competitors and industry trends

Developing relationships with potential customers

Maintaining a positive attitude and professional appearance

Utilizing sales techniques to close deals

Meeting or exceeding sales goals

Following up with customers to ensure satisfaction

Generating leads and setting appointments

Utilizing sales techniques to close deals

Server Assistant

The Constellation Club
Irving, TX
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported servers in delivering exceptional guest experiences through efficient table service.
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining areas to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery during peak hours.
  • Monitored inventory levels and communicated supplies needed to prevent service interruptions.

Part Time Server

Fiatto
Dallas, TX
03.2019 - 04.2023

Ensures the fulfillment of guest needs at a dining establishment.

Serves patrons with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner.

Provides information to help food and beverage selections.

Presents ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner.

Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude.

Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and being alert to patron spills or other special needs.

Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant and inviting patrons to return.

Obtains revenues by totaling charges, issuing bills, accepting payments, delivering bills and payments to host, and returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons.

Part Time Server

Queso Beso
Dallas, TX
03.2020 - 05.2022

Ensures the fulfillment of guest needs at a dining establishment.

Serves patrons with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner.

Provides information to help food and beverage selections.

Presents ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner.

Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude.

Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and being alert to patron spills or other special needs.

Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant and inviting patrons to return.

Obtains revenues by totaling charges, issuing bills, accepting payments, delivering bills and payments to host, and returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons.

Server, Shift Lead

The Theodore
Dallas, TX
01.2015 - 05.2018
  • Waitress, Upselling, managed catering and banquet services for all guests, events, and parties, managed expo and food runner

Server

Yucatan Taco Stand
Dallas, TX
05.2015 - 07.2017
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction through attentive interactions and prompt responses.
  • Oversaw daily operations, coordinating staff assignments to optimize workflow during peak hours.
  • Trained and mentored new servers on menu knowledge and service standards to enhance team performance.
  • Implemented efficient table management strategies, improving turnover rates during busy shifts.

Cashier/To Go Specialist

Chipotle
Hampton, VA
01.2007 - 06.2012

Ensures the fulfillment of guest needs at a dining establishment.

Serves patrons with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner.

Provides information to help food and beverage selections.

Presents ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner.

Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude.

Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and being alert to patron spills or other special needs.

Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant and inviting patrons to return.

Obtains revenues by totaling charges, issuing bills, accepting payments, delivering bills and payments to host, and returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons.

Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies.

Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.

Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.

Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.

Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.

Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.

Education

Diploma/License - Esthetician

Ogle School
Dallas, TX
07.2021

Diploma - General Studies

Hampton high school
Hampton, VA
06.2005

Skills

  • Upselling
  • Sales Supervisor/Manager
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Point of Sales Operation
  • Written Communication
  • Networking
  • Public Relations
  • Training and Development
  • Cash Handling
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Collaboration
  • Inbound and Outbound Sales
  • Hospitality
  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Team building
  • Software (Microsoft, excel, PowerPoint, Millennium and Aloha database)
  • Animal care
  • Fitness trainer, competitor, fitness sales consultant
  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food waste reduction
  • Food handler certification
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Sauce making
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Allergen awareness
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Menu planning
  • Fine dining
  • OSHA
  • Wine pairing
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Staff training

Certification

  • TABC Certificate
  • Food Handlers Certificate

Hobbies and Interests

Professional fitness competitor for OCB (Organization of Competition Bodies, Freelance Dog Walker, Daily Meditation, Yoga, and Nature Activist

Technology

  • MTA Security Fundamentals Certification (Microsoft Technology Associate)
  • My Computer Careers

Timeline

Cook, Drive Thru Cashier, Food Prep

Savvy Sliders
04.2025 - 07.2025

Server Assistant

The Constellation Club
02.2023 - 08.2023

Part Time Server

Queso Beso
03.2020 - 05.2022

Part Time Server

Fiatto
03.2019 - 04.2023

Server

Yucatan Taco Stand
05.2015 - 07.2017

Server, Shift Lead

The Theodore
01.2015 - 05.2018

Sales Manager, Sales Product Specialist/Consultant (homebase business)

Max GXL
11.2008 - 06.2024

Cashier/To Go Specialist

Chipotle
01.2007 - 06.2012

Diploma/License - Esthetician

Ogle School

Diploma - General Studies

Hampton high school
Crystal Monroe