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Ezequiel Talavera

Lawndale,CA

Summary

Ambitious worker offering 5+ years of experience in inspiring youth and building relationships. Accomplished in leading groups during church-wide youth programs and public, an after school program. A mentor with years of experience in working with at-risk youth. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships and identity by guiding individuals through activities.

Overview

Work History

School Supervision Aid

LAUSD- Maya Angelou
04 2024 - Current
  • Performs regularly scheduled non-classroom supervision duties,
  • supervising students in the cafeteria, indoor assembly areas, outdoor eating areas, halls and restrooms, and in other areas to which assigned.
  • Enforces activity and safety rules in school buildings and on school property.
  • Reports problems of a serious nature, including recurring behavioral problems and safety hazards to the Principal, or another designated certificated employee.
  • Works with the school staff in alleviating behavioral problems occurring during supervision periods
  • Assumes responsibilities in inclement weather as assigned by the Principal or other certificated employee

Weightlifting Coach

Woodcraft Rangers
12 2023 - 08 2024

• Plan and implement engaging and enriching activities for club participants.

•Develop and implement program activities according to program goals and monthly themes.

•Recruit and maintain program participants from school community (20:1 student to staff ratio).

•Ensure students are in a safe environment (physical and emotional) at all times.

•Develop positive relationships with youth in their program, parents, and school staff.

•Maintain and submit daily student attendance rosters.

•Submit lesson plans of program activities for each session in advance.

•Develop and implement “end of session “performances or displays.

•WR activity catalog that supports the social and emotional growth of students.

•Participate in staff development training as required, approximately 20 hours / year.

•Other related duties as assigned.

•Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

School Supervision Aid

LAUSD- Walnut Park Middle School
10 2023 - 04 2024
  • Performs regularly scheduled non-classroom supervision duties,
  • supervising students in the cafeteria, indoor assembly areas, outdoor eating areas, halls and restrooms, and in other areas to which assigned.
  • Enforces activity and safety rules in school buildings and on school property.
  • Reports problems of a serious nature, including recurring behavioral problems and safety hazards to the Principal, or another designated certificated employee.
  • Works with the school staff in alleviating behavioral problems occurring during supervision periods
  • Assumes responsibilities in inclement weather as assigned by the Principal or other certificated employee

FOH Team Member

Chick-fil-A
08 2023 - 11 2023
  • Interacting with guests in a friendly manner, taking orders, handling money transactions, serving, and having the ability to multitask

Intern- Outreach Chaplain

Vanguard University Of Southern California
08 2021 - 05 2022
  • Plan chapel services on designated days, as assigned by Campus Pastor.
  • Encourage fellow students on a day-to-day basis.
  • Lead devotional studies as assigned by Campus Pastor.
  • Outreach to fellow students by reaching out by listening and praying for fellow students.

FOH Team Member

Kings Hawaiian Bakery
07 2021 - 02 2022
  • Greets customers with Aloha spirit!
  • Taking orders with the ability to explain dishes and bakery items.
  • Answers phones and takes orders and inputs into the POS system utilizing excellent customer service skills.
  • Identify customer issues or complaints and report to management.
  • Operates cash register following sales and cash handling and balances at end of each shift.
  • Advises management when guests request cash refunds or credits for returned merchandise.
  • Follows all sanitation guidelines as prescribed by the health department.
  • Assists in bakery and kitchen departments as needed.
  • Restocking the restrooms and completing other cleaning duties as assigned.

Shift Manager

Smashburger
04 2018 - 08 2019
  • Manage the effectiveness of people focused processes and systems.
  • Provide initial and ongoing training to all employees within the unit utilizing SmashConnect, LMS, and 4 step method of training.
  • Reward and recognizes employee performance that exceeds company standards.
  • Manage with integrity the daily completion of operational check lists to include.
  • Line checks and uniform standards.
  • Opening/closing check lists.
  • Safe and deposit logs
  • Manage the guest experience metrics (NPS and OSAT)
  • Manage FSC operational standards daily
  • Ensure all food safety standards are followed & in compliance with local health depts.
  • Exemplify guest service on each shift of the day and communicates SIZZLE service standards to the employees
  • Manage the successful onboarding and training for all new employees
  • Follow COGS management procedures for food ordering and inventory
  • Follow company cash policies to ensure minimal losses through theft or shortages
  • Manage daily labor

Shift Manager

KFC
10 2016 - 04 2018
  • Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of KFC of Polly’s.
  • Maintain calm demeanour during periods of high volume to keep store operating to standard and set a positive example for the shift team.
  • Anticipates guest and store needs by continually evaluating environment and guests for cues.
  • Assist with new team member training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed. Provides feedback to General Manager on team member performance.
  • Create positive learning environment by providing clear, specific, timely and respectful coaching and feedback to team members to support improvement and ensure operational excellence.
  • Contribute to positive team environment through development of rapport with team members and is able to recognize issues or changes in morale and performance and communicates matters with managers.
  • Deliver KFC of Polly’s Brand service by acting with a “People Always First” attitude and connecting with the guests. Discovers and responds to guest needs.
  • Support management to execute store operations during scheduled shifts. Organize opening and closing duties as assigned.
  • Follow KFC of Polly’s operational policies and procedures, including those for safety and security to ensure safety of team members during each scheduled shift.
  • Uphold and adhere to cash handling policies and procedures to ensure proper cash management practices are being followed by all levels of team members. Responsibilities include: Verifying safe at start and end of shift, making change, balancing cashier drawers, and handling bank deposits until official shift change occurs.
  • Serves to help oversee maintenance of food inventory, supply levels, ordering and receiving as needed.
  • Provide quality products consistently for all guests by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products and store.
  • Utilize existing organizational tools in collaboration with managers to find new, creative, and effective methods of team member recognition.
  • Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local regulations and laws.
  • Responsible to comply with all CA wage and hour laws including, Polly’s meal and rest policy

Education

Bachelor's - Theology: Pastoral Leadership

Vanguard University of Southern California
08.2023

Masters Of Divinity - Chaplaincy

Fuller Theological Seminary
12.2026

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Empathy
  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teambuilding
  • Active Listening
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Training and Development

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Volunteer Work

Youth Leader, 04/2018 - 08/2019 & 03/2022 - Current

Mission Ebenezr Family Church- 415 W Torrance Blvd, Carson, CA 90745

  • Motivating youth: Motivate youth to grow and succeed by getting to know them and serving as a role model
  • Discipling: Disciple young people in a Christian faith
  • Teaching: Teach the Bible faithfully and truthfully
  • Counseling: Provide counseling to youth and their families
  • Service projects: Develop and coordinate service projects for youth groups
  • Training: Assist in training new team members and youth group leaders

Youth Leader, 02/2021 - 03/2022

Authentic OC- 55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

  • Motivating youth: Motivate youth to grow and succeed by getting to know them and serving as a role model
  • Discipling: Disciple young people in a Christian faith
  • Teaching: Teach the Bible faithfully and truthfully
  • Counseling: Provide counseling to youth and their families
  • Service projects: Develop and coordinate service projects for youth groups
  • Training: Assist in training new team members and youth group leaders

Intern, 10/2019 - 06/2020

Templo Calvario Santa Ana- 2501 W 5th St, Santa Ana, CA 92703

  • Rotate through serving in different areas of ministry.
  • Working alongside people who have been serving in ministry.
  • Participate in Sunday morning operations
  • Assist with scheduling Sunday servers
  • Attend staff meetings
  • Prayer ministry
  • Manage church social media accounts and church-wide communication
  • Coordinate church-wise events
  • Attend leadership development class
  • Other responsibilities for more tailored roles based of gifting and passion


Timeline

School Supervision Aid

LAUSD- Maya Angelou
04 2024 - Current

Weightlifting Coach

Woodcraft Rangers
12 2023 - 08 2024

School Supervision Aid

LAUSD- Walnut Park Middle School
10 2023 - 04 2024

FOH Team Member

Chick-fil-A
08 2023 - 11 2023

Intern- Outreach Chaplain

Vanguard University Of Southern California
08 2021 - 05 2022

FOH Team Member

Kings Hawaiian Bakery
07 2021 - 02 2022

Shift Manager

Smashburger
04 2018 - 08 2019

Shift Manager

KFC
10 2016 - 04 2018

Bachelor's - Theology: Pastoral Leadership

Vanguard University of Southern California

Masters Of Divinity - Chaplaincy

Fuller Theological Seminary
Ezequiel Talavera