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Giovanni Valdes

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Hardworking and reliable employee, and student with background in operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive and punctual. Works well within team settings.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Cashier/Receptionist

Waikiki Aquarium
Oahu , HI
12.2021 - Current
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
  • Checked identification for proof Vaccination
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.

Cashier, Barista, Cook. Server, Training Assistant

Dish N That
Dededo, Guam
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
  • Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
  • Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.

Education

Exploratory Business/Finance

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI
12.2025

High School Diploma -

Father Duenas Memorial School
Guam
05.2021

Skills

  • Coffee expertise
  • POS systems
  • Tea expertise
  • Credit card transactions
  • Safe food handling practices
  • Dish preparation
  • Espresso machine operation
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Customer assistance
  • Team Leadership
  • Food presentation
  • Merchandise restocking

Affiliations

  • Vice President of High School Class
  • Member of the National Honor Society in High School, and College
  • Member of the Financial Management Association
  • Member of the Generation Action Club
  • Deans List Fall 2021

Timeline

Cashier/Receptionist

Waikiki Aquarium
12.2021 - Current

Cashier, Barista, Cook. Server, Training Assistant

Dish N That
01.2021 - 07.2021

Exploratory Business/Finance

University of Hawaii At Manoa

High School Diploma -

Father Duenas Memorial School