Summary
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Work History
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Certification
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Daizy Rios

Pasadena,CA

Summary

Motivated and detail oriented professional with proven leadership experience as a Shift Lead at Afters Ice Cream and a Student Ambassador at Pasadena City College. Skilled in customer service, employee training, data entry, and student support. Known for enhancing team performance, improving customer satisfaction, and maintaining workplace safety and efficiency. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with strong communication skills and a track record of exceeding expectations in both fast paced retail and academic environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Ambassador

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
10.2022 - 06.2025
  • Answered questions from visitors and potential students about PCC.
  • Assisted admissions office staff with administrative tasks such as data entry, mailings.
  • Distributed mail, filed documents, and answered telephone calls.
  • Supported student success by offering tutoring, sharing study tips, and advising on course selection.
  • Facilitated student enrollment by providing accurate and timely information.

Seasonal Sales Associate

Hollister
Arcadia, CA
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Arranged racks and shelves to enhance store aesthetics.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Contributed to positive shopping environment by maintaining

organized and welcoming store appearance.

  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency,

payment cards, and receipts to customers.

  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.

Shift Leader

Afters Ice Cream
Pasadena, CA
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous service, addressing concerns immediately.
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
  • Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
  • Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
  • Prepared ice cream orders quickly while adhering to proper food safety guidelines.
  • Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.

Hostess

Waterside Restaurant
Oxnard
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Assisted in training new host staff, sharing best practices for maintaining a professional demeanor and efficient work habits.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.

Education

Associate Of Arts -

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
06.2025

General Studies -

Oxnard High School
Oxnard, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Student Mentoring
  • Data Entry
  • Workplace Safety
  • Employee Training
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Creative strategies
  • Customer service
  • Adobe systems creative cloud
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

Valid food handlers card

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Seasonal Sales Associate

Hollister
09.2024 - 02.2025

Shift Leader

Afters Ice Cream
04.2023 - 05.2024

Student Ambassador

Pasadena City College
10.2022 - 06.2025

Hostess

Waterside Restaurant
03.2021 - 06.2022

Associate Of Arts -

Pasadena City College

General Studies -

Oxnard High School
Daizy Rios