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Work History
Education
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Talents and Hobbies
Languages
Traveling
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Elena Aranda Esteban

Chicago,IL

Summary

Born in Spain, with a lot of commitment, enthusiasm, discipline, and hard work I successfully achieved my goal of pursuing my professional career as a cinematographer in the United States. Excited to gain knowledge of my work and bring all my experience and qualifications to my work team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Server, Server Assistant, Host, Take Out

Benihana
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

Retail Sales Associate

Zumiez
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.

Barista, Bartender

Somethings Brewing
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Cashier

Butera
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Cinematography

Harry S Truman, City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Grayslake Central High School
Grayslake, IL
05.2022

High School Diploma -

IES Zorrilla
Valladolid, Spain
06.2021

Skills

Fluent in Spanish and English

Volunteer:

  • Lakeside Riding Centre
  • La Estacion de los Gatos
  • Extracurricular English Classes for kids of all ages and levels
  • Recycle, Keep the city clean

Talents and Hobbies

  • Horseback rider for 10 years, participating in two national competitions in Spain and one in Cahir, Ireland.
  • Presented a film for the Chicago Film Festival in 2023
  • Theater actress for 7 years
  • DJ at Indigo Deejay School for 1 year
  • Skateboarder for 2 years at Skate Valley Indoor in Valladolid, Spain, and 1 year for Grant Park Skatepark in Chicago, Illinois
  • Participated in the "Cogeces del Monte Dance Festival" for 6 years in Cogeces del Monte, Valladolid, Spain
  • Badminton for 3 years in Colegio Gonzalo de Berceo in Valladolid, Spain
  • Track Runner for 1 year at Grayslake Central High School, Grayslake, Illinois

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary

Traveling

Traveling and learning from new cultures is my biggest passion

  • Europe: Spain, Portugal, Ireland, United Kingdom, Belgium, France
  • Africa: Morocco
  • America: United States

Throughout my two years living and pursuing my professional cinematographer career in the USA I've had the opportunity to learn about different cities, identities, cultures, and life experiences

-Illinois

-Georgia

- New York

- Nevada

- Utah

- Arizona

-Florida

- Wisconsin

- Louisiana

- Indiana

- Kentucky

Timeline

Server, Server Assistant, Host, Take Out

Benihana
11.2022 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Zumiez
01.2022 - 06.2022

Barista, Bartender

Somethings Brewing
12.2021 - 06.2022

Cashier

Butera
01.2021 - 04.2022

Associate of Arts - Cinematography

Harry S Truman, City Colleges of Chicago

High School Diploma -

Grayslake Central High School

High School Diploma -

IES Zorrilla

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