Jade Zuniga
Duluth,GA
Summary
Astute Business Owner successful in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalizing on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 10 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in sales and operations. Owner of 2 business for more than 7 years. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caterer/Owner/Operator
Unique Events By JF/ Unique Street Eatz Food Truck
04.2014 - 10.2024
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Improved records management systems for leases and contracts to boost renewals timeliness.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Garner Law LLC Family Law
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Conducted blue-sky research in support of legal initiatives.
- Conducted E-filing and Magistrate Court reocrds.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Clark & Washington
02.2012 - 11.2015
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Conducted blue-sky research in support of legal initiatives.
- Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients in Spanish and English.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Updated company software with skip trace results.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Banquet Coordinator
Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
03.2011 - 06.2015
- Facilitated successful events by coordinating staff schedules, delegating tasks efficiently, and providing clear direction during high-pressure situations.
- Maintained a high level of industry knowledge, staying current on trends and innovation to ensure continued success in the competitive banquet services market.
- Streamlined communication channels by liaising between kitchen staff, service team, and clients for smooth event execution.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective team-building exercises and regular performance evaluations for staff members.
- Supervised and mentored kitchen and serving staff.
- Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
Atlanta, GA05.2004
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service Management
- Decision Making
- Records Organization and Management
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Originality and Creativity
- Human Resources Oversight
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Budget Control
- Training Management
- Administrative Management
- Food safety
- Quality control
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
Certification
- Certified- Caterer, Serve Safe - Since 2019
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Garner Law LLC Family Law
06.2017 - 11.2019
Caterer/Owner/Operator
Unique Events By JF/ Unique Street Eatz Food Truck
04.2014 - 10.2024
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Clark & Washington
02.2012 - 11.2015
Banquet Coordinator
Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
03.2011 - 06.2015
- Certified- Caterer, Serve Safe - Since 2019
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
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