Diego Augusto Romero Cardenas
Rangeley,ME
Summary
Fluent in English and Spanish, hardworking, and energetic. Experience in operations, logistics, production planning, and supply chain management. Experienced working independently and as part of a team. Passionate about taking charge, making decisions when others hesitate, and completing things that others may avoid. Always approaches work with a positive attitude, smiling and showing charm, even in challenging situations. Skilled in supervising staff, training new employees, and managing operations, inventory, and production processes. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and related tools to support efficient workflow. Although starting my engineering career in the U.S., I bring valuable hands-on experience from Peru in industrial engineering, strong leadership skills, and a dedication to learning and excelling in any role. Skilled in problem-solving and maintaining a high standard of work even under pressure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
The Rangeley Hideaway
Rangeley, ME
12.2025 - Current
- Prepared coffee, tea, and other drinks for customers.
- Took orders, payments, and served customers with a smile.
- Kept the café clean, organized, and well stocked.
- Spoke with customers clearly in English as my second language.
- Worked with a small team of only 2 employees, taking on extra responsibility.
Waiter /Junior Bartender
The Black Pearl
Rangeley, ME
06.2025 - Current
- Served food and drinks to customers, taking orders and payments.
- Prepared drinks as a bartender and kept the bar area clean and organized.
- Communicated with customers in English as my second language, providing friendly service.
- Assisted with restocking supplies and trained new staff.
- Managed multiple tables during peak hours.
Cafeteria Supervisor
Saddleback Ski Area & Bike Park
Rangeley, ME
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Supervised daily cafeteria operations in a high volume environment.
- Placed supply orders and restocking with Sysco and Coke-a-Cola to ensure continuous operations.
- Trained new employees on customer service and food safety standards.
- Managed cash handling and accurate financial transactions.
- Answered customer concerns and complaints with friendly service.
- Watched inventory and organized storage to improve efficiency.
Cashier Team Lead
Saddleback Ski Area & Bike Park
Rangeley, ME
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked as a cashier in a high traffic cafeteria.
- Processed customer orders and payments accurately and with speed.
- Answered customer concerns and complaints with friendly service.
- Helped with food service operations during peak hours.
- Received, organized, and stored inventory to keep daily operations smooth.
- Showed significant improvement in English communication skills while working directly with customers. Customers noticed change in understanding.
Administrator
Mirror Class Barbershop
Lima, Peru
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed daily financial operations, including tracking cash flow, processing card payments, and made sure there were correct bank deposits.
- Handled payroll, created employee schedules, and managed monthly bills and service payments.
- Coordinated with brands for sponsorships and marketing.
- Oversaw inventory management and purchases of supplies.
Cook / Kitchen Assistant – Work & Travel Program
The Rangeley Inn & Tavern
Rangeley, ME
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked in a high volume restaurant supporting daily kitchen operations.
- Ensured timely food preparation and maintained sanitary kitchen conditions.
- Completed food preparation tasks to ensure efficiency for upcoming shifts.
- Showed the ability to adapt to stressful situations and resilience while working in a kitchen.
- Communicated clearly and affectively to other staff, improving language skills.
Airport Ground Operations Team Leader
Talma Airport Services
Callao, Peru
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Supervised ramp operations and aircraft servicing.
- Guided pilots during parking using hand signals.
- Maintained safety, effectiveness, and on time performance in ground operations.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
Logistics Coordinator
Andean Scargots I.R.L
Lima, Peru
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Coordinated the invoices of raw materials and essential supplies for company production.
- Maintained warehouse organization and ensured accurate inventory tracking of incoming and outgoing items.
- Prepared and processed customer orders in a timely manner.
- Communicated with suppliers to purchase materials needed for production.
- Worked with international shipping and delivery companies to ensure successful and on-time order fulfillment.
Education
Industrial Engineering
Universidad De Lima
Lima, Peru12-2027
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Logistic Coordination
- Staff management
- Mathematical calculations
- Strategic planning
- Manufacturing processes
- Process improvement
- Inventory Management
- Airport Operations & Safety Procedures
- Strong multitasking
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Supervisor after 6 months.
- Worked in industrial engineering in Peru: operations, production, and logistics.
- Participated in Work and Travel in the U.S. with limited English, finished the program fluent.
- Moved to the U.S., adapted to new jobs, and gained experience in customer service and supervising, building strong work skills and problem solving.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Playing soccer and staying active in the gym
- Sports and physical challenges
- Hard work and personal growth
- Video games, especially soccer games
- Learning new things
- Dancing salsa
- Cooking
- Building connections and communicating with people
- Spending time with family and friends
Timeline
Barista
The Rangeley Hideaway
12.2025 - Current
Waiter /Junior Bartender
The Black Pearl
06.2025 - Current
Cafeteria Supervisor
Saddleback Ski Area & Bike Park
12.2024 - 04.2025
Cashier Team Lead
Saddleback Ski Area & Bike Park
12.2023 - 03.2024
Administrator
Mirror Class Barbershop
04.2023 - 11.2023
Cook / Kitchen Assistant – Work & Travel Program
The Rangeley Inn & Tavern
12.2022 - 03.2023
Airport Ground Operations Team Leader
Talma Airport Services
08.2020 - 11.2021
Logistics Coordinator
Andean Scargots I.R.L
07.2019 - 08.2020
Industrial Engineering
Universidad De Lima