Ivan Cuellar-Barajas
Chatham,IL
Summary
Proven multitasker and problem-solver, I enhanced dining experiences at Xochimilco Authentic Mexican Restaurant and boosted crop quality through organic practices at Perrians Curmudgen Farm. Skilled in cross-cultural communication and cleanliness, my work ethic and reliability have consistently improved team efficiency and customer satisfaction and accustomed to working working under pressure.
Gifted Interpreter with aptitude for conveying emotion, style and content of Spanish speakers. Bringing in-depth knowledge of cultural context and idiosyncrasies. Proven to provide translations quickly and accurately developed for over 15 years of experience in both personal life and professional life as well
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Wait Staff Member
Xochimilco Authentic Mexican Restaurant
06.2024 - Current
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and efficiently addressing concerns.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff members, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
- Streamlined dining experience for patrons through consistent communication with kitchen staff regarding order updates and special requests.
- Displayed extensive knowledge of menu offerings and ingredients, allowing for informed recommendations to diners with dietary restrictions or preferences.
Farm Hand
Perrians Curmudgen Farm
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
- Reduced crop loss by carefully monitoring for signs of pests or disease and applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
- Implemented pest control measures, safeguarding crops from pest-related damage and loss.
- Conducted soil tests to determine nutrient needs, applying fertilizers accordingly to boost crop production.
- Maintained farm machinery to ensure operational efficiency, preventing downtime during critical planting and harvesting periods.
- Harvested crops at peak ripeness, ensuring highest quality produce for market.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Utilized organic farming practices to enhance crop quality, meeting demand for organic produce in market.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield Highschool
101 South Lewis St, Springfield, IL 6270406-2018
Skills
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Memory retention
- Food allergy awareness
- Cross-cultural communication
- Language proficiency
- Consecutive interpretation
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Professional ethics
- Written document translation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Avid Reader
- Martial Arts
- Mindfulness Practices
- Team Sports
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as Hiking and Camping
- Weight Lifting
Timeline
Wait Staff Member
Xochimilco Authentic Mexican Restaurant
06.2024 - Current
Farm Hand
Perrians Curmudgen Farm
03.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Springfield Highschool
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