Isabel Rodriguez
Tomball
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in the restaurant industry, having strong work ethic and commitment to financial responsibilities. Proven ability to adapt quickly and learn quickly, using customer service skills to enhance communication and interpersonal interactions. Eager to transition into the teaching field, applying practical knowledge gained from real-world experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
First Watch
Tomball
03.2022 - Current
- Serve as a server at First Watch during morning shifts while balancing full-time studies.
- Collaborated with General Manager George Greer III to enhance service quality and efficiency.
- Managed time effectively to work full-time while pursuing academic goals.
Server/Bartender
Aguirre's Tex-Mex
Tomball
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Transitioned to bartending after one month, developing bar management skills to improve service quality.
- Managed customer orders efficiently, ensuring prompt and accurate service to enhance satisfaction.
- Gained extensive service knowledge in high-volume environment, enhancing customer experience.
- Resigned due to frequent discrepancies in checkout processes and excessive workload.
- Previous supervisor: Edgar Benitez (832) 258-3200.
Cashier/Foodrunner
Lola Diner
Heights
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Acquired practical skills in restaurant operations during summer and first semester of college.
- Engaged with customers to create a friendly and inviting atmosphere.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain high standards of service.
- Left due to distance. I needed something closer to home.
- Past Manager: Jason Weaver (346) 932-9787
Cashier/Food Runner/Hostess
Dish Society
Katy
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Began restaurant experience at Dish Society as cashier and food runner, while hosting at night.
- I learned how the restaurant business worked and a lot about serving from being a host/cashier. I soon transitioned to new opportunities to avoid workplace conflicts and seek a positive environment.
- Past Manager: Desiree Fisch (281) 386-9244
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Road, Houston, Texas 7700405-2026
High School Diploma -
Tomball Memorial High School
Tomball, TX05-2021
Skills
- Service
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Positive and professional
- Quick learner
- Critical thinking
- Memory retention
- Team member support
- Creative writing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Working towards acquiring certification as a TEAL educator by May 2026.
Timeline
Server
First Watch
03.2022 - Current
Server/Bartender
Aguirre's Tex-Mex
10.2021 - 03.2022
Cashier/Foodrunner
Lola Diner
06.2021 - 10.2021
Cashier/Food Runner/Hostess
Dish Society
06.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Houston
High School Diploma -
Tomball Memorial High School