Dimitri Figueroa Tafoya
Modesto,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated professional committed to impactful work and continuous growth. A natural relationship builder with a passion for motivating others, fostering collaboration, and executing plans with precision. Proven ability to lead in challenging situations while effectively solving problems to achieve desired outcomes. Strong focus on continuous improvement and driving success within teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Los Capitanes
Oakdale, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Established rapport with regular customers, fostering loyalty through exceptional service.
- Implemented upselling techniques, increasing overall sales performance.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
- Streamlined operational setup to optimize customer handling and satisfaction during busy hours.
Team Lead Sales Associate
Arco Ampm
Modesto, CA
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Following safety protocols on the job site and communicating with others when a hazardous situation arises.
- Handling order/returns from vendors and sales representatives to maintain high sales and a stocked inventory.
- Inputing money orders for the safe and keeping sufficient funds on site to improve efficiency for higher sales.
- Handling end of day paperwork on PDI software after ensuring the safe count is accurate and approving time cards for employees on the Reflexis program.
- Prepared for monthly supervisory inspections relating to ID carding policies and work site safety standards.
- Supported management in practicing operational improvements such as updated training guidelines or revised operational standards.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve company problems and handle job site concerns and responsibilities.
- Improved delivery invoice operations to help improve the fast paced business. Also ensured paper documentation to assist with history reports.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business. Also prevented loss by vigilantly monitoring potential theft or fraud situations instore.
- Oversaw order scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked site.
Cook
MyTacoHouse
Modesto, CA
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Responsible for kitchen area supplies and inventory count for cooking products.
- Accepting deliveries as well as making payments for incoming orders to maintain a fast paced environment and stocked ingredients.
Server
Mi Tierra
Escalon, CA
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Contributed to inventory management by monitoring stock levels and notifying management when supplies were low.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Education
Associate of Science - Automotive Technician
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Robert Elliot Alternative Eduction
Modesto, CA05.2019
Skills
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Safety awareness
- Vehicle inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Stock management
- Valid Driver's license
- Transaction Approvals
- Cash handling
- Complaint resolutions
- Order fulfillment
Accomplishments
Wright & Trades Industry Scholarship
National Coalition of Certification Centers Fundamentals of Electricity - DC
Mobile Air Climate System 609 Certification of The Clean Air Act
Timeline
Server
Los Capitanes
08.2025 - Current
Team Lead Sales Associate
Arco Ampm
06.2022 - 07.2025
Cook
MyTacoHouse
01.2021 - 04.2022
Server
Mi Tierra
05.2015 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Automotive Technician
Modesto Junior College
High School Diploma -
Robert Elliot Alternative Eduction