Eric Lasso
Bridgeport,Connecticut
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
Self Employed
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Collaborated with diverse teams on various projects, demonstrating adaptability and strong communication skills.
Carpentry Assistant
Aguilar Carpentry
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Worked with master carpenters to install decks for both residential and commercial customers.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites by disposing of debris and waste materials, promoting a safe working environment.
Training/Assistant
Washington Carpentry
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture
- Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications
- Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes
- Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product
- Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing
- Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions
- Cut timber to the right size and shape and trim parts of joints to ensure a snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files
- Match materials for color, grain, or texture, giving attention to knots or other features of the wood
- Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing
- Perform final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool
- Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools
- Repair or alter wooden furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, paneling, or other pieces.
Server
Ola Latin Kitchen
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Collect payments from customers
- Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes
- Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request
- Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining
- Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine
- Inform customers of daily specials.
Server / Bartender / Assistant Manager
El Barrio / Bistro Basque
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the day or shift
- Perform various financial activities such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll
- Supervise and participate in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities
- Estimate ingredients and supplies required to prepare a recipe
- Resolve customer complaints regarding food service
- Control inventories of food, equipment, smallware, and liquor, and report shortages to designated personnel
- Purchase or requisition supplies and equipment needed to ensure quality and timely delivery of services
- Specify food portions and courses, production and time sequences, and workstation and equipment arrangements
- Forecast staff, equipment, and supply requirements based on a master menu
- Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws
- Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
Food Runner
MECHA
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Take orders from patrons for food or beverages
- Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required
- Collect payments from customers
- Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request
- Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, take them to kitchen for cleaning
- Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
- Inform customers of daily specials
- Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.
Server
Fairfield County Hunt Club
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff
- Take orders from patrons for food or beverages
- Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining
- Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine
- Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties
- Inform customers of daily specials
- Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens
- Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
Server
North East Staffing
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed
- Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers
- Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed
- Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup
- Adjusted to any new workplace/hotel assigned on the weekend to work
- Assist with dinning room floor plans
- Set-up banquet tables, for parties of 300+.
Education
HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bridgeport, ConnecticutSkills
- Fluent in writing, talking and reading Spanish
- Social Media Videography
- Music Production
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Self Employed
Self Employed
11.2023 - Current
Carpentry Assistant
Aguilar Carpentry
10.2022 - 11.2023
Training/Assistant
Washington Carpentry
09.2019 - 10.2022
Server
Ola Latin Kitchen
12.2018 - 03.2019
Server / Bartender / Assistant Manager
El Barrio / Bistro Basque
09.2017 - 11.2018
Food Runner
MECHA
09.2016 - 02.2017
Server
Fairfield County Hunt Club
04.2015 - 01.2016
Server
North East Staffing
05.2014 - 12.2014
HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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