Damaris Cruz
San Diego,California
Summary
Open and positive communicator with calm and level-headed approach to managing routine needs and meeting special challenges. Team oriented member with creative, insightful, and problem-solving skills. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Devoted to giving and building an incredible and genuine work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Lakeshore Learning Store
San Diego, California
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained open communication with team members and managers, resulting in successful project outcomes and overall goals.
- Arranged, calculated, and set up activities and games for large in and out of store events on a monthly and holiday basis.
- Assembled and arranged large volumes of furniture for school district customers and programs in school, classroom and office settings.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems, product selection, ordering, returns, exchanges, and technical support with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Voluntary Assistant
Logan Elementary School
San Diego, California
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics, concepts, and promote student learning.
- Managed record keeping tasks such as attendance sheets, grade books, papers and report cards.
- Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing instructional materials, including textbooks and handouts.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Sunday School Teacher
Iglesia Avivando el Fuego
San Diego, CA
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Developed, presented, and prepared weekly bible lessons, activities, and crafts, according to children's age, developmental stages, and special needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their childs progress in the Sunday School.
- Utilized various instructional methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, music, role-playing exercises, hands-on activities.
- Supported special events such as field trips and holiday parties for students.
- Created an inclusive environment where each student felt respected and valued.
Breakfast Shift Leader
Best Western Hotel
San Diego, CA
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Inspected supplies and ingredients for freshness prior to use in preparation or serving meals.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of food orders to guests.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Ordered necessary supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels based on estimated needs.
Shift Leader
Sea World San Diego
San Diego, California
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Inspected the food preparation areas, cleaning of dining areas, restrooms, kitchen equipment, and floors in order to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for customers and staff alike.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production and task completion.
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations, productivity, and reduce workplace accidents.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2023
Skills
- Positive and Professional
- Creative Event and Lesson Planning
- Fluent in Spanish
- Elementary Education
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Lakeshore Learning Store
05.2021 - Current
Voluntary Assistant
Logan Elementary School
02.2020 - 12.2023
Breakfast Shift Leader
Best Western Hotel
05.2018 - 07.2020
Shift Leader
Sea World San Diego
05.2017 - 08.2019
Sunday School Teacher
Iglesia Avivando el Fuego
01.2015 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
San Diego State University