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Elena Rodriguez

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

I’m a hard worker and very dedicated to my career and my personal development. I communicate well, well mannered, open to challenges, and I adapt easily. I have quality observation skills. I’m also very independent, highly creative, self-motivated, computer knowledgeable, with high organizational skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cashier

True Value Hardware and Paint
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for accepting payments from customer, and giving change and receipts
  • Knowledge of and ability to refund items in the form of cash or credit
  • Able to resolve customer disputes in a calm and intelligent manner
  • Responsible for balanced cash draw at close of shift
  • Responsible for inventory ordering and shelf stocking

Sales Associate

Hot Topic
Montebello, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Cover the sales floor zone and ensure that assigned areas are up to
  • Visual standards
  • Work the register; process sales transactions and use knowledge to drive adds on sales
  • Assist with frequent changes including store map, wall, fixture,
  • Communicate fashion & music trend information to customers
  • Support maintenance of the store, help keep the stockroom organized
  • Keep store up to management expectations
  • Any other tasks as assigned by management

Conservationist

California Conservation Corps
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Emergency response
  • Making fire line
  • Diseased tree removal
  • Landscape beautification
  • Brush clearance
  • Invasive species removal
  • Removing vegetation
  • Picking up debris or other materials
  • Planting trees
  • Maintenance
  • Trail construction
  • Equipment assembly and maintenance and ensuring personal and other workers safety.

Barista

Starbucks
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Preparing to open the store
  • Taking orders and ringing up payment
  • Grinding coffee beans
  • Preparing and serving light food and snacks
  • Cleaning work areas, coffee machines, and equipment
  • Creating stock displays
  • Preparing the store to close.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs.
  • Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
  • Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions.

Trail Crew Member

Backcountry Trails Program
Yosemite Valley, CA
04.2022 - 09.2022

• Safely perform extremely

physically demanding and repetitive trail work 40+ hours a week for 5.5 months. This work consists of trail maintenance and/or trail construction. Trail maintenance consists of brushing and/or logging trails, cleaning trail drainages, trail tread repair, and environmental rehabilitation.

• Actively participate in the development of a safe, inclusive, well-functioning crew community; participate fully in the program curriculum, community meetings and activities designed to facilitate crew and personal development; write in a personal journal daily; engage in activities designed for personal reflection; prepare and teach one or more classes to the crew; participate in an ongoing individual development plan.

• Managing time well and take care personal chores/responsibilities. Multi-task and balance

personal chores/responsibilities with work project and program requirements.

• Prioritizing and completing tasks and work projects effectively while dealing with deadlines

and minimal supervision.

• Being effective at problem solving and be adaptable to rapidly or abruptly changing

circumstances or plans.

• Listening to and engaging with other crew members to facilitate teamwork and a cooperative

work and living environment.

• Communicating well with others, resolving conflicts effectively, and understanding group dynamics and interpersonal relationships.

• Working and living in remote, isolated backcountry setting without access to and/or being distracted by non-program related responsibilities such as pet care, storage and/or maintenance of personal belongings (furniture, cars, etc.), and financial or other personal obligations (i.e., paying rent, mortgage, bills, et

Education

High school diploma - undefined

John Muir High School

Skills

  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
  • Cashiering
  • Packaging
  • Cash Handling
  • Retail Sales
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • POS
  • Upselling
  • Load & Unload
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Guest services
  • Assembly
  • Barista Experience
  • Coffee Experience
  • Cleaning Experience
  • Food safety (Less than 1 year)
  • Certifications and Licenses
  • Emergency Responder
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Brush Clearing
  • High Lifting Capacity
  • Crew Scheduling
  • Workflow Efficiency
  • Work Organization and Prioritization
  • Safety Regulations
  • Project Deadlines
  • Safety Knowledge
  • Customer Feedback
  • Heavy Labor
  • Safety Compliance
  • Handling Procedures
  • Team Goals
  • Customer Relationships
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Material Inventory
  • Repair Work
  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Worker Training and Motivation
  • Team Collaboration and Cooperation

Certification

January 2019 First Aid January 2019 Food Handler Certification

Timeline

Trail Crew Member

Backcountry Trails Program
04.2022 - 09.2022

Barista

Starbucks
06.2021 - 04.2022

Conservationist

California Conservation Corps
01.2019 - 10.2020

Sales Associate

Hot Topic
01.2018 - 01.2019

Cashier

True Value Hardware and Paint
01.2017 - 01.2018

High school diploma - undefined

John Muir High School
Elena Rodriguez