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Jelena Saldivar

Taco Johns
Saint Paul,MN
1
Language
2027
years of professional experience

Motivated sales associate with a focus on customer satisfaction and collaboration. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional service, ready to drive positive outcomes in a dynamic retail setting.

Work History

Opener

Taco Johns | 2021 - Current

As and opener i come in every morning monday-thursday, i get everything set up for the day, my tasks include prepping all ingredients needed for the day, cleaning any and all equipment that was missed by the night crew, setting up the hot and cold table, counting the money in drawers making sure we had the correct amount of change for the morning and making sure everything was ready to go to open the doors for the day.

  • Prepared food items according to company standards and recipes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.

Sales Associate

8 Months
Bath and Body Works, Limited Brands | 10.2024 - 06.2025

I mainly worked in the front doing suggestive selling and restocking fixtures and fulfilling bopis orders (online orders). i also would work at the cashwrap checking customers out and signing them up for our loyalty program. On occasion i would also help in the back with helping break down our huge shipment orders and also doing small mini projects like setting up new promos around the store and displaying its new product.

  • Assisted customers in product selection and provided tailored recommendations.
  • Maintained visual merchandising standards to enhance store presentation.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets consistently.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues effectively to ensure satisfaction.

Server

2 Months
The Waters Senior Living | 11.2020 - 01.2021

Took individual food orders from guests on every floor and communicated any food requests and changes to kitchen staff. I then would bag all the food and drinks and run them up to the guests' room..i would also occasionally work in the dining room we had available for the families of guests who wanted to dine with them.. there i was also tasked with taking food and drink orders and running food to and back.

  • Adapted quickly to changing menus and dietary requirements, ensuring compliance with individual preferences.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.

Education

Gordon Parks High School | Saint Paul, MN | 06-2022

Skills

Customer service excellence
Customer service
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving skills
Strong work ethic
Guest engagement
Cash handling
Sales techniques

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Associate

Bath and Body Works, Limited Brands
10.2024 - 06.2025Read More

Server

The Waters Senior Living
11.2020 - 01.2021Read More

Opener

Taco Johns
2021 - CurrentRead More

Gordon Parks High School

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Jelena Saldivar