Cynthia Orobio
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
linkedin.com/in/Cynthia-Orobio | polombiachi.com
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-owner | Sales & Operations Manager
Polombia
Chicago, IL
03.2020 - Current
- Orchestrated collaboration with local celebrity chef to create fusion restaurant offering gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan cuisine.
- Maintain alignment with state of IL, NRA, ServSafe, and OSHA regulations.
- Deliver thorough customer service training focused on elevating staff performance.
- Supervise daily operations while managing staff recruitment and training initiatives.
- Oversee inventory processes and replenished supplies as necessary.
- Direct marketing efforts for product launches and special events.
- Conduct regular performance reviews to assess staff effectiveness and productivity.
- Negotiate with vendors for improved pricing strategies that enhanced profitability.
Happiness Ambassador
Garten
Chicago, IL
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: startup
- Coordinate Q1: Giving Back to Community Event within Chicagoland Market
- Oversee inventory management, warehouse receivement, and stock ordering for >70 products within strict $56k monthly budget
- Evaluate data to deliver actionable insights for addressing logistics challenges and formulating new strategies
- Encourage and proficiently articulate requirements to all staff concerning 5 client site needs and demands.
- Utilized Slack for real-time team communication and collaboration.
Employed Asana for project management and task tracking.
Leveraged Lyft for efficient transportation solutions during business travel.
Managed G Suite applications to enhance productivity and document sharing.
Conducted virtual meetings via Hangouts and Zoom for remote collaboration.
Processed payroll and employee data using ADP software. - Facilitated holiday scheduling to ensure adequate staffing throughout peak periods.
Assisted with various duties as required, adapting to dynamic workplace needs.
Nutritionist | Medical Assistant
Town and Country Family Practice
Houston, TX
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Secured yearly cost savings of $5,000 via implementation of online interface for lab results
- Crafted tailored dietetic wellness plans alongside physicians, guiding patients through dietary modifications for effective medical condition management.
- Participated in diverse networking events and seminars focused on latest medical technological advancements for self-education
- Collaborated with vendors and contractors to guarantee efficient order processing aligned with management needs and specifications.
Nutritionist | Medical Scribe
ABC Pediatrics
Houston, TX
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Conducted learning seminars on sugar, exercise, fat, and protein topics.
Developed engaging content to enhance participant understanding of nutrition.
Facilitated discussions to encourage interaction and knowledge sharing among attendees.
Evaluated seminar effectiveness through participant feedback and assessments. - Coached and guided 3 medical scribes to enhance rapid clinic development
- Diligently crafted diverse handouts to enhance relationships with food beyond clinic settings.
- Recorded dictated physician-patient discussions in real time while patient present at 60 WPM
Education
B.S. - Human Nutrition and Foods
University of Houston
05.2015
Skills
- Patient education
- Team leadership
- Problem solving & strategic thinking
- Educational materials preparation
- Operations & inventory management
- Time management
Leadership, Certifications, Awards
- Certification: ServSafe Food Handler valid: 09/27
- Polish American Chamber of Commerce (PACC), Member, since 2022
- West Central Association Chamber of Commerce (WCA), Member, since 2022
- Pilot Light Ambassador, since 2022
- Soul City Church Kitchen Aid, since 2021
- Court Appointed Volunteer for Child Advocates - Houston Child Advocates, Volunteer, 02/01/18, 10/01/19
- Director Alumni Frontier Fiesta Association (FFA) - University of Houston, Director, 2012-Present
- Ravinia: Music Matters Annual Donor since 2023
- PACC Rising Star: Emerging Leaders Award 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-owner | Sales & Operations Manager
Polombia
03.2020 - Current
Happiness Ambassador
Garten
11.2019 - 03.2020
Nutritionist | Medical Assistant
Town and Country Family Practice
07.2016 - 06.2019
Nutritionist | Medical Scribe
ABC Pediatrics
08.2015 - 04.2016
B.S. - Human Nutrition and Foods
University of Houston
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