Gabriela Vargas
Charles City,VA
Summary
Offering blend of leadership qualities and strong desire to learn and grow within different environments. Delivers insights into strategic planning and operational procedures, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Care Associate
PetSmart Charities
Williamsburg, VA
05.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for pets, ensuring their health and well-being throughout daily routines.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of pet care facilities and grooming areas.
- Monitored pet behavior and reported any concerns to senior staff for prompt attention.
- Engaged with pet owners to educate them on proper care techniques and facility policies.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during peak hours of operation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment for pets by regularly cleaning enclosures, bedding, and play areas.
Child Care Associate
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
Chester, VA
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervised children's activities, ensuring safety and engagement during playtime.
- Assisted in implementing educational programs tailored to developmental needs of children.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized childcare environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
Waitressing
Franco’s Italian Restaurant
Richmond, VA
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
- Trained staff members
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep the dining room and work areas clean.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Supervised restocking of salad bar and butte TO lunch and dinner service.
Education
Thomas Dale High School
Chester, VA05.2025
Skills
- Creative vision
- Verbal and written communication
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
I have successfully managed my high school girls basketball team all four years while keeping a job and maintained good grades and attendance I also lead the managing team my senior year with nothing but good things to be said about me by my coaches. Some of the tasks I performed was working the clock at practices, setting up practice like putting chairs up and bringing the balls out, fill water up and take those out as well, and I assisted in game days where ever I’m needed like film or for away games making sure everything gets on the bus
Timeline
Pet Care Associate
PetSmart Charities
05.2025 - Current
Child Care Associate
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
10.2024 - 01.2025
Waitressing
Franco’s Italian Restaurant
04.2023 - 06.2023
Thomas Dale High School