JJ Salgado
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated undergraduate at Columbia College Chicago with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional social skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Advisor
PeakMade Real Estate
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- I primarily work in the dorms, answering any questions that incoming or current college students have.
- I mediate behavioral meetings, plan events for residents, and inspect dorm rooms.
- This position has significantly improved my leadership skills, as enforcing dorm rules and regulations is part of my job.
Brand Ambassador
Carhartt
Gurnee, IL
05.2022 - Current
- As a Carhartt Brand Ambassador, is to use my product knowledge and social skills to represent the hard working brand of Carhartt.
- I often find myself on the sales floor organizing, greeting customers, completing online orders, and checking out customers at the register.
- Built relationships and personalized future client development opportunities by signing up our local companies to Carhartt @ Work. A program to help share the services of a local business, and to discount employees on Carhartt workwear.
Disciple Team Coordinator
Trout Lake Camps
Pine River, MN
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Studied the history and application of the Bible
- Planned and executed lectures and activities for High School students.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing completed projects, including analysis of successes and challenges faced by the group.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between staff members through effective communication strategies.
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
Highwood, ILLINOIS
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in developing new recipes for specialty drinks that meet corporate guidelines.
- Demonstrated safe working environment protocols while instructing baristas on how to properly operate espresso machines, grinders, brewers.
- Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
Tour Guide
The Office, Superfly
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - 03.2022
- I have many roles as an employee at The Office Experience like scanning, touring, coat checking, and answering questions that guests have.
- Made successful hotspot recommendations in the city of Chicago to guests based on individual tastes and preferences.
- Monitored visitors' activities to verify compliance with establishment, tour regulations and safety practices.
Packer
Horizons Window Fashions
Waukegan, IL
05.2021 - 08.2021
- My role as a packer was to make sure all curtains are packed correctly and scanned before they go on the loading truck.
- I learned very quickly, I also inspected curtains, used hardware to fix them, and cut tubes and wood to help make them.
- Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
Cart Attendant
Walmart
Zion, IL
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Gathered carts from parking lot and inside store to bring to entrance of store for customer use.
- Helped other customers that need help with their groceries all by providing an exceptional experience for them.
- Checked carts for defects and wheels for malfunctions.
Counter Help
Panda Restaurant Group
Gurnee, IL
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Help manage the store and keep it operational by helping other associates on a day to day basis.
- Answered questions regarding menu items, assisting customers in making selections.
- Serve food and help out the guest, but in the process I learned to cook a few dishes and help out in the kitchen.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2025
Waukegan High School
05.2021
Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Store Management Experience
- Reporting and Documentation
- Student Needs Assessments
- Graphic Design
- Digital Illustration
- Product Recommendations
- Cash Handling
- Staff Communication
- Event Chaperoning
Languages
- English - Expert
- Spanish - Expert
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Disciple Team Coordinator
Trout Lake Camps
05.2024 - 08.2024
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
06.2023 - 05.2024
Resident Advisor
PeakMade Real Estate
08.2022 - Current
Brand Ambassador
Carhartt
05.2022 - Current
Tour Guide
The Office, Superfly
11.2021 - 03.2022
Packer
Horizons Window Fashions
05.2021 - 08.2021
Cart Attendant
Walmart
12.2020 - 05.2021
Counter Help
Panda Restaurant Group
09.2019 - 07.2020
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Columbia College Chicago
Waukegan High School
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