Gabriela Suarez
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Manager offers more than extensive progressive record of accomplishment in leadership roles. Establishes clear guidelines and enforces consistent policies to keep staff satisfied and on-target to achieve important objectives. Excellent relationship-building, multitasking, and decision-making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Walmart
Ventura, California
01.2012 - 2024
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
- Implemented new procedures or systems to improve efficiency within the organization.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Processed payroll data accurately using company software and maintained employee records.
- Verified timecards and attendance records to ensure timely and correct compensation.
- Executed payroll reconciliations and identified discrepancies for prompt resolution.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits promptly.
Cook
Taco Bell
Oxnard, California
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Caregiver
Eustolia Maldonado
Oxnard, California
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Supervisor
Loose Canon
Ventura, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Trained staff on food safety standards and proper sanitation practices.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated timely ordering of supplies.
- Managed scheduling for staff to optimize service during peak hours.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain compliance with health regulations.
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring a welcoming environment for guests.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall dining experience for patrons.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
Skills
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Sales monitoring
- Orientating and training
- Time management
- Staff supervision
- Customer relations
- Strategic planning
- Sales reporting
- Operations management
- Customer service and satisfaction
- Retail operations management
- Team leadership
- Microsoft office expertise
- Sales growth
- Workplace safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Team motivation
- Customer service
Timeline
Supervisor
Loose Canon
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Walmart
01.2012 - 2024
Cook
Taco Bell
01.2011 - 01.2012
Caregiver
Eustolia Maldonado
01.2010 - 01.2011