Gabriella Arriaga
San Antonio,TX
Summary
- Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.
- Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner
Bobbies Southern Kitchen
07.2025 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for patrons.
- Assisted servers in attending to guests'' needs, ensuring a smooth service flow during peak hours.
Babysitter
07.2017 - Current
Bear Builder/Sales Lead
Build-A-Bear Workshop
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Rotated through all six store departments, delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a memorable experience for guests of all ages in the creation of custom stuffed animals.
- Assisted customers in selecting outfits and accessories, guided them through the personalization process (including naming and photo stations), and managed checkout procedures, including handling cash and card transactions.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards by restocking inventory and keeping the store clean, organized, and welcoming.
- Consistently upheld a positive and engaging attitude to foster a fun and inviting environment.
- Promoted to a leadership role, overseeing a team of 15+ employees.
- Responsible for daily operations including opening/closing procedures, managing cash deposits and returns, training new team members, and resolving customer concerns to ensure satisfaction.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently to facilitate smooth store operations.
Server
Center Court Pizza and Brew
09.2023 - 10.2023
- I worked closing shifts four to five days per week, during which I waited on tables, poured beer, helped clean the restaurant, and provided exceptional customer service.
Volunteer Children/Theater Worker
KMC on stage
01.2021 - 07.2023
- I was in charge of the lighting in multiple different theater productions, and while lighting these shows, I had multiple different levels of responsibility. This included being in charge of people in numbers from 10 to 50; this mostly included children ages 4-12.
Barista
MWR- Morale, Welfare and Recreation
11.2021 - 01.2023
- This profession involved a lot of physical effort, such as filling out paperwork and counting money, dealing with new customers, keeping the environment clean, and creating meals, as well as refilling the freezers, putting away orders, and filing that paperwork. Learning to create beverages and memorizing customer requests have both been very simple experiences for me in my area of work. When my manager would be out, I would take over her duties for the cafe, with orders and banking paperwork, and run the casino room and deal with their paperwork and money cashouts.
Server
Sam’s tavern
10.2021 - 04.2022
- I worked part time as a server on a military base restaurant, and which it was my job to manage my tables and stations and have everything cleaned up and ready for closing and to prep for openers about four days a week it was rarely that I had help that we were slow. So I would have to take responsibilities on and be able to adapt every day to changing and new environment, well also memorizing the menu and the specials that we had.
Bartender
MWR- Morale, Welfare and Recreation
09.2021 - 12.2021
- My first MWR job was at Kazabra Club and Bar, and it was a terrific learning and enlightening experience for me. I was able to maintain my level of energy since I worked late hours, and despite the fact that the atmosphere was always changing, I was able to deliver a satisfying reaction to each and every client that came through the door and swiftly make beverages. These skills have enabled me to advance in my professional career and were critical in my hiring for my present position.
Cashier/Customer Service
Safeway
05.2020 - 03.2021
- As a former Safeway employee, I would create a great customer experience by scanning things, itemizing, and totaling customers' purchases, and reporting sales on a cash register.
- I would address customer concerns and answer inquiries, bag purchases as required, process return transactions, operate all four self-service checkout machines, and assist consumers if a machine failed. I'd also do janitorial work, cleaning the Deli, Seafood, Bakery, and Produce.
- Doing all of these components to help my grocery shop teaches me how to deal with all types of individuals and difficulties in a professional and suitable manner
Seasonal Employee
Custard Shack
08.2019 - 11.2019
- As a seasonal employee I would make, sell and help with social gatherings that the Custard Shack would put on. One of my biggest accomplishments is being able to schedule work, school and my personal life together while taking extra shifts and club activities.
Education
High school diploma -
West Potomac High School
Alexandria, VA06.2021
Associate of Arts - Education
Lonestar College
Cypress, TX05-2025
Skills
- Quick learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Sense of urgency
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Anticipating customer needs
- Relationship building
- Server support
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Staff training and development
- Goal setting
- Documentation and reporting
Websites
Timeline
Food Runner
Bobbies Southern Kitchen
07.2025 - Current
Bear Builder/Sales Lead
Build-A-Bear Workshop
12.2023 - 06.2025
Server
Center Court Pizza and Brew
09.2023 - 10.2023
Barista
MWR- Morale, Welfare and Recreation
11.2021 - 01.2023
Server
Sam’s tavern
10.2021 - 04.2022
Bartender
MWR- Morale, Welfare and Recreation
09.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer Children/Theater Worker
KMC on stage
01.2021 - 07.2023
Cashier/Customer Service
Safeway
05.2020 - 03.2021
Seasonal Employee
Custard Shack
08.2019 - 11.2019
Babysitter
07.2017 - Current
High school diploma -
West Potomac High School
Associate of Arts - Education
Lonestar College
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