Gabriel Rodriguez
Whataburger
Taft,TX
2
years of professional experience
Certified Restaurant Trainer (CRT) trained 5–8 new hires per month on restaurant procedures, customer service, food preparation, and workplace efficiency after earning a promotion within about one month. Supports accurate onboarding by guiding team members through required training and helping them build confidence in their roles. Helps keep restaurant operations efficient and consistent while balancing work, academics, and leadership commitments.
Work History
Certified Restaurant Trainer (CRT)
2 Years 3 Months- Promoted to Certified Restaurant Trainer within one month of starting employment, demonstrating rapid advancement
- Trained newly hired employees on restaurant procedures, customer service, food preparation, and efficiency, enhancing onboarding experience
- Ensured new employees completed required training accurately and consistently
- Guided new team members in learning responsibilities, fostering confidence and teamwork
- Helped maintain efficient and accurate restaurant operations
- Balanced more than two years of employment with academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities
- Concluded employment in August 2026 to focus on attending college
Education
High School Diploma
Valedictorian, Class of 2026
- Flint Hills Scholarship Recipient
- Texas A&M University of Kingsville Presidential Scholarship Recipient
- Costal Bend Community foundation E.ON Higher Education Fund for San Patricio County Scholarship Recipient
- Costal Bend Community Foundation Billy and Lu beard Scholarship Recipient
- Daniel Lee Tijernia Memorial Scholarship Recipient
- San Patricio County Area Go Texan Scholarship Recipient
- Towards excellence access and success Scholarship Recipient
- Taft ISD celebration of excellence Scholarship Recipient
- Texas Leadership Scholars Scholarship Recipient
- Completed 36 Dual credit hours
Bachelor's Degree - Chemical Engineering
Skills
Employee training
Customer service
Schedule coordination
Conflict resolution
Communication
Determined
Not afraid to fail
Works well with others
Adaptability
Time Management
Active Listening
Interests
Music
Strategy Games
Video Gaming
Animal Care
I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
Camping
Watching Movies and TV Shows
Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness.
Road Trips
Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Timeline
Certified Restaurant Trainer (CRT)
Whataburger
05.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Taft High School
High School Diploma
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Texas A&M University
Bachelor's Degree from Chemical Engineering
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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS & HONORS
Valedictorian, Taft High School Class of 2026, Academic Excellence Award, 2-time recipient, Prestigious Award, Texas A&M University–Kingsville, Recognized for maintaining a high GPA while completing the required number of college credit hours each semester
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Independent Community Service, Provided lawn care for elderly community members who were physically unable to maintain their yards, Helped distribute food to individuals experiencing homelessness, Volunteered through direct, hands-on service to support people in the community