Gael Torres
Summary
Focuses on producing quality, efficient work along with fostering client relations. Looks forward to improving and expanding skills. Displays tremendous work ethic, teachability, as well as teamwork. Adaptable, detail orientate, and motivated to excell.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Painter
Willy's Painting LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Prioritized client satisfaction. Performed accurate paint matches and touch ups.
- Prepared surfaces by power washing, patching, scrapping, sanding, caulking and priming.
- Protected surfaces from overspray and spills by using drop cloths, contractors paper, and plastic
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and rollers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing accidents and disruptions.
Warehouse Worker
O Reilly Automotive Inc
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Dedicated trainer and safety committee member
- Used scanners to track merchandise, achieving 99% accuracy over 10,000 parcels.
- Palletized merchandize properly
- Operated double rider jacks to safely and efficiently wrap, then load palletized merchandise onto 53 foot trailers.
- Adhered to daily shipping deadlines and DOT guidelines.
Front of House Supervisor
El Asador
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Solely opened, closed, and ran front of house operations including, bartending, serving, hosting, running food, bussing tables and cashier.
- Spearheaded social media presence by working with a Yelp representative.
- Provided customers with stellar customer service, resulting in repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals.
Team Member
Chipotle Grill
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Cross trained in multiple stations, including kitchen, cashier, dishes, and online specialist.
- Became a trainer and trained new employees.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and professionally, ensuring excellent customer service.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Banquet Server/Retail
Kelber Catering
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Set up event spaces
- Served patrons diligently
- Post event tasks such as cleaning and breakdown
Education
PSEO Course - Welding
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MN05-2022
High School Diploma -
Metro Heights Academy
Fridley, MN06-2022
High School Diploma -
Columbia Heights High School
Columbia Heights, MN06-2021
Skills
- Clear Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
- Commercial/ Residential Painting
- Customer Service
- Exterior/ Interior Painting
- Bilingual
- Shipment Palletization
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safe Food Handling
- Team Collaboration
- MIG welding
- Positive Attitude
Certification
- Minnesota Gold Bilingual Seal Minnesota Department of Education June 30th, 2021
- Double Rider Jack Certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Apprentice Painter
Willy's Painting LLC
04.2024 - Current
Warehouse Worker
O Reilly Automotive Inc
02.2023 - 04.2024
Front of House Supervisor
El Asador
07.2021 - 12.2021
Team Member
Chipotle Grill
11.2019 - 06.2021
Banquet Server/Retail
Kelber Catering
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Minnesota Gold Bilingual Seal Minnesota Department of Education June 30th, 2021
- Double Rider Jack Certified
PSEO Course - Welding
Hennepin Technical College
High School Diploma -
Metro Heights Academy
High School Diploma -
Columbia Heights High School
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