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Gavin Gonzalez

Litchfield Park,AZ

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Specialist

Boosterton Funrun
08.2024 - Current
  • Improved overall program effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evaluation of key performance indicators.
  • Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
  • Built strong relationships with external partners to secure resources and support necessary for program success.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaborations, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.
  • Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics.
  • Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
  • Interviewed and recommended team members for hire.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.

Barback

Old Pueblo Restaurant
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
  • Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
  • Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
  • Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
  • Refined multitasking abilities under high-pressure situations during peak business hours, contributing to seamless operation flow.
  • Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
  • Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
  • Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
  • Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
  • Assisted with training new barbacks, sharing knowledge of bar operations and best practices, resulting in a more efficient team.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite food orders for bar patrons, leading to improved guest satisfaction.
  • Operated POS system to collect payments from customers.
  • Reduced service times, efficiently managed dishwasher during high-volume periods.

Team Member

Crazy Mikes Wings
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks effectively and adjusting workload as necessary to meet deadlines.
  • Maintained clean and orderly store environment, ensuring pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Reduced wait times for customers by implementing more efficient checkout process.
  • Assisted in inventory management to prevent stock shortages and overages.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any discrepancies.

Extended School Day Aide

Litchfield Elementary School District
12.2022 - 09.2023
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Sanitized tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Cared for children ages 4 to 11 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.

Team Member

The Buffalo Spot
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Ensured smooth operations during peak periods via effective time management techniques such as delegation and task prioritization.

Team Member

Taco Bell
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Maintained order accuracy and customer satisfaction by double-checking packing labels while packaging products.

Education

Bachelor - Psychology

Maricopa Community Colleges, Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Skill building
  • Proactive mindset
  • Resource management
  • Patient relationship management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Career development
  • De escalation tactics
  • Youth programming
  • Client advocacy
  • Coping techniques
  • Application processes
  • Program optimization
  • Program management
  • Office administration

Timeline

Program Specialist

Boosterton Funrun
08.2024 - Current

Team Member

Crazy Mikes Wings
09.2023 - 02.2024

Team Member

The Buffalo Spot
03.2023 - 08.2023

Barback

Old Pueblo Restaurant
02.2023 - 10.2024

Extended School Day Aide

Litchfield Elementary School District
12.2022 - 09.2023

Team Member

Taco Bell
09.2022 - 11.2022

Bachelor - Psychology

Maricopa Community Colleges, Estrella Mountain Community College
Gavin Gonzalez