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Janet Velez

Janet Velez

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Multi skilled hard worker with experience in serving, up selling, customer service, and team leadership. Seeking long term commitment in fine dining establishment with room for growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Ambassador/Promotional Model

Multiple Staffing Agencies
Las Vegas, NV
05.2024 - Current

This is an ongoing flexible and on call role.

Previously as a brand ambassador there was emphasized importance to have organization and eloquence. I was crucial in connecting potential prospects to my client. I succeeded in this by researching attendees thru the event’s database, focusing on the demographics that would suite each individual need, such as B2B. My adaptability and customer service skills were especially useful in making each project capable. Spread sheets, follow up emailing, direct contact info exchange/ business alignment assessment, more.

Staffing Agencies: Julia Valler, ATN Staffing

Professional and resourceful representation of companies at convention such as:

T-MOBILE F1 In-Store Promotional Model(Strip), MineEXPO(2024, Titan LTD STI.) Tradeshow Model, MWC24 (HIGH CONTRAST), Fall Clinical (2024, DermaSqaured), SKO (2025, ZENDESK) Badge And Registrations, Winter Fancy Food Show (2025, A’Smore) Model, AWS re: INVENT 2024

Roles including: Front Desk Reception, Booth Assistance, Simulator Operations, Foot Traffic Attraction, Line Organization, Crowd Control, Customer Service, Event Assistant more.

Independent representation of Herox Air Domes. For this company I advertised brand materials in person while successfully generating quality leads for sales and applied to organized excel sheet. Acquired knowledge of company brand and product. MWS24 AND CES ‘25.

Greeter and Sales

Agora
Las Vegas, NV
02.2022 - Current
  • Redirected customer's attention to product, established company's good repertoire, demoed and sold high end skin care products and medical grade devices.

Food Runner

Estiatorio Milos
Las Vegas, NV
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Specialized in knowledge of greek cuisine such as imported ingredients, wines, and oceanic fauna. Elucidated details of each plate to the designated seat or tables in an elegant, cordial fashion. Effectively carried out requests per guest. Punctually delivered courses to appropriate seat numbers at exact tables. Replaced tableware per course and set up tableware for expected reservations. Expressed clear, professional communicated with kitchen, managers, and other staff. Continuously pursued proficiency in all aspects of the menu.

Server

Grand Lux Cafe
Las Vegas, NV
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Kindly and promptly greeted tables within minutes of arrival. Followed greeting with a tour of the menu, recommendations for entrées and cocktails per guests' personal preference or dietary restrictions, and formally answered questions. Noted important food allergies and carefully reviewed check details, such as correct assigned seating, before firing order en course to the kitchen. Swiftly resolved unexpected errors or slip-ups in service, thereafter giving a courteous apology. Made certain of a seamless dining experience for clientele by following steps of service.

Server

Kobashi
Las Vegas, NV
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Contributed to all front of house areas including(but not limited to); answering frequent phone calls to input pick-up orders to POS, scheduling reservation details, and resolving inquiries. Warmly greeted, seated, and sent in orders via handheld POS system. Refilled refreshments. Skillfully upsold popular menu items while maintaining a favorable connection with new and repeat customers.

Server

Patrizia's
New York, NY
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Properly filed invoices, tax forms, and other important paperwork. Correctly booked reservations of 30+ groups, accepted deposits, and followed up on reservations prior to event date. Professionally handled phone calls. Expedited deliveries in a timely manner. Additionally, assisted other areas of the restaurant as needed; mostly serving. Upsold popular wines, beers, and entrees.

Server

Shari's Cafe
Portland, OR
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Executed safe food handling and FIFO for pastry display items. Warmly greeted and seated guests. Took detailed orders, made coffee beverages as ordered, upkept small homely restaurant in the heart of Portland, Oregon. Assisted supervisors and managers as needed.

Server

Urbanspace
New York, NY
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Enticed customers to our post by using strong sales tactic, creative cuisine arrangements. and superior ingredients. Cooked and displayed seasonal, rotating menu items for high-end fast-paced food court next to Grand Central Terminal. Mixed and served soju drinks as well as wines and beers. Catered to predominately business workers. Followed FIFO as well as all other food handling regulations and company procedures, especially safe alcohol serving.

Server

Le Pain Quotidien
New York, NY
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Kindly greeted guests. Promptly seated walk-in patrons. Multitasked between brewing coffees, organizing pastry displays, entertained guests awaiting tables. Relieved coworkers by bussing down tables and replenishing stations during hectic rush hours. Upkept dining room to present a polished appearance to tourists and aristocratic frequenters including actors, writers, directors, and business men. Accurately placed, prepared, and cashed out orders. Assisted fellow servers.

Supervisor

Field's Good Chicken
New York, NY
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Assisted in daily meetings and delegated tasks to about 10 staff members per shift in newly built, booming restaurant in the heart of the Financial district. Grew with expanding, upcoming restaurant chain. Mastered all in-house positions and was then promoted to Shift lead within two months. Reviewed percentages, role rotations, expectations, company changes, and more with team in daily morning reflections. Trained new hires in(but not limited to) Prep, Grill, Cashiering, General Staff, Porter, etc. Provided exceptional service to white-collar consumers.

Server Trainer

Cosi
11.2013 - 09.2014
  • Prepped menu components. Flipped, cleaned and rotated stations for next shift. Immaculately sustained systemized walk-in. Carefully utilized and sanitized restaurant equipment. Performed swift, consistent customer service when preparing catering orders. Speedily completed vis-a-vis takeout orders, often times for recurring patrons. Readied dough and baked bread; Cosi's staple. Conquered all roles in location. Promoted to trainer.

Education

High school or equivalent - undefined

Skills

  • Food Handler
  • TAM CARD
  • Customer Service (5 years)
  • Hospitality (5 years)
  • Sales (2 years)
  • Server (3 years)
  • POS
  • Cash Handling
  • Restaurant experience
  • Wine & Beer serving (3 years)

Timeline

Brand Ambassador/Promotional Model

Multiple Staffing Agencies
05.2024 - Current

Greeter and Sales

Agora
02.2022 - Current

Food Runner

Estiatorio Milos
04.2021 - 01.2022

Server

Grand Lux Cafe
11.2020 - 07.2021

Server

Kobashi
11.2020 - 03.2021

Server

Patrizia's
10.2018 - 04.2019

Server

Shari's Cafe
02.2017 - 10.2018

Server

Urbanspace
06.2016 - 12.2016

Server

Le Pain Quotidien
09.2015 - 06.2016

Supervisor

Field's Good Chicken
08.2014 - 08.2015

Server Trainer

Cosi
11.2013 - 09.2014

High school or equivalent - undefined

Janet Velez