Emy Garcia
McKinleyville,CA
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success, brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning to growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress/Cook
Luzmila’s Mexican Restaurant
10.2017 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
Private Childcare Provider
Carla Montenegro
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Facilitated intellectual growth through age-appropriate educational activities, including reading, writing, and arts and crafts.
- Transported children safely.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to establish trust, open communication lines, and support their parenting goals.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Vacuumed, cleaned up toys and emptied dishwasher to help family members with housekeeping.
Greenhouse Worker
Green Diamond
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Improved overall greenhouse efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- Improved plant growth with careful application of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Increased tree survival rates by carefully selecting planting sites and following proper planting techniques.
- Transported trees in bags to carry to planting sites.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
- Collaborated effectively with other crew members on larger-scale projects involving teamwork and coordination between multiple teams or departments.
Retail Salesperson
Spadd
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Enhanced store appearance by maintaining attractive merchandise displays and ensuring a clean, welcoming environment for customers.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Ensured smooth store operations by assisting with opening and closing procedures, maintaining accurate cash registers, and complying with company policies.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Education
Bilingual Secretary + Flight Attendant -
Academia De Aviación F-15
Guatemala City10.2019
High School Diploma -
Colegio Nacional Americano
Guatemala City01.2016
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Patience and Empathy
- Reliability and punctuality
- Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Language skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Dependable and Responsible
- Child Supervision
- Housekeeping and Cleaning
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
- Strong multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Cash Handling
- Safe Food Handling
- Handling Complaints
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Attention to Detail
- Staff Training
- Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
Personal and work references.
• Luzmila García (current boss)
+1 (707) 832-9597
• Carla Montenegro (former boss)
+1 (707) 613-0672
• Lorena Alves (friend)
+1 (707) 498-1832
• Sofia Ramos (coworker)
+1 (707) 613-0863
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Private Childcare Provider
Carla Montenegro
06.2019 - 08.2024
Waitress/Cook
Luzmila’s Mexican Restaurant
10.2017 - Current
Greenhouse Worker
Green Diamond
02.2016 - 09.2017
Retail Salesperson
Spadd
03.2014 - 01.2016
Bilingual Secretary + Flight Attendant -
Academia De Aviación F-15
High School Diploma -
Colegio Nacional Americano