Gabrielle Trigo
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Hardworking and knowledgeable student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team with focus on quality and teamwork. Passionate about public service and community involvement, highlighted through previous work. Works well with colleagues, students and community to create diverse, inclusive environments. Exceptional academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Assistant
Golden State Colonial Healthcare Center
North Hollywood , CA
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Kept activities spaces organized, clean and tidy.
- Serving residents coffee and other refreshments
- Set up the bingo table, arts and crafts, etc.
- Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
- Helped residents participate in activities with basic and advanced mobility support.
Shift Leader
Hopes Closet
Santa Cruz , CA
2022.11 - 2023.08
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service
- Placed, processed, packaged, and distributed orders accurately
- Organizing stocks and maintaining inventory
- Inspecting products for defects and damages
- Participated in and contributed to meetings by sharing concerns and ideas for improvements
- Trained new team members using approved training materials and information
- Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests.
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity
Hostess/Expo
Margaritaville Restaurant
Capitola , CA
2023.08 - Current
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
- Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
- Informed kitchen staff of any special orders or dietary restrictions.
- Ensured that food was served promptly after being prepared by the kitchen staff.
- Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
- Answered incoming calls with appropriate greeting and provided information about menu items or services offered.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Checked all dishes before delivering them to ensure quality standards were met.
- Assisted in training new staff members on restaurant operations and procedures.
- Gained broad base knowledge in restaurant operations, both front-of-house and back-of-house.
Education
Psychology And Legal Studies
UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz06.2025
John Burroughs Highschool
2021-05
Skills
- Responsible and punctual
- Bilingual. Fluent English and Spanish
- Fast learner, outgoing and positive
- Work well under pressure
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Multitasking and Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Sales Closing
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Cash Handling
- Food and Beverage Services
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
References
- Julieta Escen, Activity Director at Golden State Colonial, (818)303-5460
- Ruth Cuzick, General Manager at Hopes Closet, (831)331-3887
Timeline
Hostess/Expo
Margaritaville Restaurant
2023.08 - Current
Shift Leader
Hopes Closet
2022.11 - 2023.08
Activities Assistant
Golden State Colonial Healthcare Center
2019.01 - 2020.01
Psychology And Legal Studies
UC Santa Cruz
John Burroughs Highschool
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