Exa Dennison
El Paso,TX
Summary
Quick and Adaptable professional with a strong background in Culinary operations. Known for exceptional customer service and smooth shift operations. Consistently ensuring compliance with culinary quality standards, safety protocols and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
El Paso, Tx
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily restaurant operations and maintained quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new team members on service protocols.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Monitored customer feedback to improve service delivery and satisfaction.
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
- Helped employees accomplish tasks during peak periods.
- Ensured completion of all opening and closing duties were completed accurately according to established guidelines.
- Coached employees on interactions with customers to drive exceptional service.
- Monitored store operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall shopping experience
Freelancer
Self Employed Services
Sunland Park, NM
01.2017 - Current
- Managed diverse projects from inception to completion across various Clients.
- Established strong client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness.
- Collaborated with clients to develop custom art pieces, Ensuring timely delivery on deadlines.
- Managed inventory of art supplies and materials and maintained an organized studio space for efficient workflow.
- Networked with other artists to exchange ideas and promote projects.
- Created original artwork in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, pencils, charcoal, pastels, and markers.
- Promoted artwork through online platforms such as Etsy, Instagram, reddit.
- Managed social media accounts for the studio by creating content and responding to inquiries from customers.
- Managed multiple art projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and delivery.
- Ensured compliance with copyright and intellectual property laws in the creation and distribution of art.
- Utilized digital tools and software for graphic design and digital art creation.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance artistic and business skills.
- Actively participated in the artistic community, attending events and networking with other professionals.
- Transformed artistic concepts into characters, environments and other objects to reflect artist's vision.
- Studied different techniques to apply to artistic endeavors.
- Maintained portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities.
- Integrated and developed visual elements to produce illustrations of ideas, emotions or moods.
- Proficient in (CSP) Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, and Blender software
Line Cook
Carl's Jr
El Paso, Texas
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food service during busy shifts.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe cooking and handling practices.
- Assisted in training new cooks on best practices and kitchen procedures.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Teresa High School
Sunland Park, NM 08.2019 - 05.2022
Skills
- Cash management (debit, credit, cash)
- Handling Customer feedback
- Quality assurance and delivery
- Service coaching
- Team coordination
- Conflict resolution
- General Problem solving
- Time management
- Safety compliance and enforcing protocols
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Team development and communication
- General Sales strategies
- Inventory control (intake/output)
- High Adaptability
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- ServSafe certification
Timeline
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
07.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Carl's Jr
11.2019 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Santa Teresa High School
08.2019 - 05.2022
Freelancer
Self Employed Services
01.2017 - Current