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JOSE JAQUEZ

JOSE JAQUEZ

Client Service Specialist
Tampa,FL

Summary

Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player with vast experience in the fields of Hospitality and Customer Service.. Experienced and skillful Inbound Customer Service Agent providing high-quality service to callers. Adept at following communication scripts to properly handle various needs in a poised and professional manner. Understand the importance of delivering the mission of a brand with each and every action and interaction that takes place involving customers. . Personable and professional communicator with fluency in Spanish.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Line Cook

Harpoon Harry;s
Tampa, FL
03.2022 - Current
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Entrepreneur

Self Employed
Tampa, FL
02.2022 - Current

Started my own online line business still in the process and development phase.

Kitchen Manager

Oggi Italia
Tampa
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
  • Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.

Bi-lingual Customer Service Representative

Maximus
Tampa
07.2018 - 02.2021
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Recorded actions taken, issues resolved and [Type] information to effectively manage customer accounts.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Communicated professionally with colleagues, freelancers and clients.

Education

Asociate Degree - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
08.1994 - 11.1996

High School Diploma -

North
Garnerville, NY
09.1988 - 06.1992

Skills

Ability to Work in a Teamundefined

Interests

Associates Degree in IT

Online Business

Timeline

Line Cook

Harpoon Harry;s
03.2022 - Current

Entrepreneur

Self Employed
02.2022 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Oggi Italia
02.2021 - 02.2022

Bi-lingual Customer Service Representative

Maximus
07.2018 - 02.2021

Asociate Degree - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America
08.1994 - 11.1996

High School Diploma -

North
09.1988 - 06.1992
JOSE JAQUEZClient Service Specialist