DeyJa Cardenas
Topeka,KS
Summary
Operations professional experienced in developing solutions and enhancing customer experiences. Brings dedication to continuous improvement, knowledge of workflow optimization and background with organizational enhancements. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in leadership position focused on driving business success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender
Boulevard Enterprises
08.2021 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained 5 new bar staff on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 100 customers daily.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Freelance Laborer
Independent Work
Denver, CO
11.2013 - Current
- Used shovels or heavy equipment to move different materials based on job needs.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Dug holes, trenches and ditches at desired locations and backfilled completed excavations.
- Monitored materials inventory and requested items for restocking for each job.
- Provided first class customer service to meet deadlines with guaranteed satisfaction.
- Prepared and laid tile at designated locations.
- Managed independent resolutions of site issues to keep workers on-task and prevent more complex issues.
- Enhanced team efficiency and multitasking abilities by effectively using hand tools, power tools and equipment.
News Reporter
Washburn Student Media
Topeka, KS
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking news stories.
- Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Developed original stories and curated content from national news organizations to provide wide variety of coverage.
- Reported to Editor-In-Chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings and creation of company newsletter.
- Sought out stories by pursuing other news organizations information periodically and either assigned or wrote stories according to strict timelines.
- Developed and presented content representing station and brand image to increase audience size.
- Interviewed guests on specific topics.
- Crafted well-written news stories based on facts and edited content when time and space required it.
- Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
- Uploaded breaking news and updates to organization's social media and website accounts.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Planned for coverage of large events by assigning reporters and photographers.
- Introduced content regarding local news, sports and weather in accordance with program outline.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with individuals in public relations field through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Identified and secured multiple information sources for each story to provide accurate, credible news coverage.
Assembly Line Worker
Priority Plastics
Arvada, CO
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Expectations included: maintaining a consistent pace to keep up with the daily demands for the products
- Which meant staying alert for 12 hour night shifts and maintaining disciplinary and self- directed focus.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
- Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
- Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
- Used basic mathematical abilities to calculate materials, hourly rates and other relevant details.
Basic Laborer
Blueprint Skilled services
Lakewood, CO
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Specialized in commercial detailing, interior painting and dry wall.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Enhanced team efficiency and multitasking abilities by effectively using hand tools, power tools and equipment.
- Provided first class customer service to meet deadlines with guaranteed satisfaction.
- Consulted with customers to understand desires and help each owner meet individual property objectives.
- Maintained team safety by controlling traffic around and within site.
Personal Care Provider
Estrella Home Health Care
Denver, CO
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Business
Washburn University
Topeka, KS12.2022
GED - Equivalency
Washburn Tech
Topeka, KS05.2017
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Self-motivated professional
- Active Listening
- Decision Making
- Responsible
- Leadership
- Organization and Time Management
- Marketing Collateral Development
- Business Correspondence
Timeline
Head Bartender
Boulevard Enterprises
08.2021 - Current
News Reporter
Washburn Student Media
01.2018 - 08.2019
Assembly Line Worker
Priority Plastics
04.2016 - 09.2016
Basic Laborer
Blueprint Skilled services
01.2016 - 09.2016
Freelance Laborer
Independent Work
11.2013 - Current
Personal Care Provider
Estrella Home Health Care
02.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Business
Washburn University
GED - Equivalency
Washburn Tech
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- Certified IRB, Washburn University - Spring 2022
- Ethical Leadership, NASBA Center for the Public Trust - Spring 2022
Quote
Diversification is protection against ignorance. It makes little sense if you know what you are doing.”
Warren Buffett
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