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Cynthia Cortes Cristobal

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Bonchon Fairfield
Fairfield, Connecticut
03.2024 - Current
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..

Stock Associate

Terrain
Westport, CT
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Maintained accurate inventory records by regularly performing stock counts and audits.
  • Received shipments of new products, unpacked items, verified quantities against invoices, and stocked them on shelves.
  • Processed customer purchases at checkout counter using cash register or point-of-sale system.
  • Replenished stock levels when necessary by moving merchandise from backroom storage areas to sales floor locations.
  • Verified that all price tags were correct before stocking merchandise on display areas.
  • Managed online orders accurately by picking requested items from shelves within specified time frame.
  • Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
  • Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
  • Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.

After-School Program Assistant/Summer Camp Counselor

LifeBridge Community Services - Urban Scholars
Bridgeport, CT
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Urban Scholars Summer Day Camp June through August of both 2022 & 2023
  • Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
  • Worked with Scholars of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
  • Implemented after school and camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Assisted with community outreach events or programs.
  • Assisted with Beloved Community Mural, featuring the Six principles of Nonviolence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Assisted in Photography for newsletter.
  • Assisted in Robotics, Art, Digital Media, Music, Social Emotional Learning, CT Invention Convention, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), BOSS Academy (Brave Enough to Fail), and Tutoring.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with campers, staff and families.
  • Provided a safe space for Scholars to grow.
  • Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
  • Provided translation support for tours, interview, and intake process concerning Spanish speakers.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread translated English to Spanish documents for accuracy cultural sensitivity and use of universal Spanish.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Developed and taught ESL (English Second Language) curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Assisted in translating, organization, packing and unpacking in Diaper Bank.

Retail Sales Associate

Bed Bath & Beyond
Fairfield, CT
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
  • Received and reviewed new orders, located requested merchandise and promptly initiated processing.
  • Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology

University of Connecticut
Stamford
05-2025

Graphics Technology

Bullard - Havens Technical High School
Bridgeport, CT
06.2020

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Organization and Time management
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Observing and Monitoring Youth Behavior
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Team Work
  • Critical Thinking
  • Safety Processes and Procedures
  • Safety Methods

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

The National Society of Leadership & Success

  • Foundations of Leadership Certificate

State of Connecticut Department of Children & Families

  • Mandated Reporter Training Certificate

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities'

  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Certificate

Heartfulness Institute Education - Heartfulness Program for Schools

  • Heartfulness Trainer Certification

Developmental Characteristics of Middle School YouthSocial Emotional Learning TrainingNarcan TrainingACEs Training

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences

Health and Emergency Procedures & Diversity Conversation Training

Additional Work Experience

The Stand Vegan Cafe | Fairfield, CT

- Front of House

07/2019 - 08/2021

Sunny Daes Ice Cream | Fairfield, CT

- Cashier

07/2018 - 08/2019

Timeline

Server

Bonchon Fairfield
03.2024 - Current

Stock Associate

Terrain
09.2023 - 05.2024

After-School Program Assistant/Summer Camp Counselor

LifeBridge Community Services - Urban Scholars
06.2022 - 08.2023

Retail Sales Associate

Bed Bath & Beyond
08.2021 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology

University of Connecticut

Graphics Technology

Bullard - Havens Technical High School

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