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Education
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Justin Castro

Clarksville,TN
Justin Castro

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

CMCSS

Substitute Teacher
2024.01 - 2024.05 (4 months)

Job overview

  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Texas Roadhouse

Server/Bartender
2022.01 - 2024.01 (2 years)

Job overview

  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Rue 21

Sales Associate
2022.02 - 2023.05 (1 year & 3 months)

Job overview

  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Ocharleys

Server / Bartender
2021.06 - 2022.01 (7 months)

Job overview

  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
  • Collected orders and relayed them to bartenders quickly and accurately.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customers.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Managed cash and bar revenue during special promotions or sporting events.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.

Chipotle Grill

Cashier/ Food Line Runner
2020.07 - 2021.05 (10 months)

Job overview

  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Used culinary and cutlery tools to prepare foods for cooking or cold dish presentations.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Transferred supplies and equipment between storage and work areas to support food preparation.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Enhanced dining room operations by removing empty dishes, glassware and silverware to shorten bussing times.
  • Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.

Sonic

Cashier/ Carhop
2019.06 - 2020.07 (1 year & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.

• Delivered food to cars.

KFC

Cashier
2017.09 - 2018.05 (8 months)

Job overview

  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer.

  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

• Clean bathrooms and dining room.

Education

Kenwood High School , Clarksville, TN

High School Diploma
05.2019

Skills

  • Guest Relations Management
  • Sales expertise
  • Beverage preparation
  • Food and beverage pairings
  • Cash Handling
  • High-Volume Dining

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

CMCSS
2024.01 - 2024.05 (4 months)

Sales Associate

Rue 21
2022.02 - 2023.05 (1 year & 3 months)

Server/Bartender

Texas Roadhouse
2022.01 - 2024.01 (2 years)

Server / Bartender

Ocharleys
2021.06 - 2022.01 (7 months)

Cashier/ Food Line Runner

Chipotle Grill
2020.07 - 2021.05 (10 months)

Cashier/ Carhop

Sonic
2019.06 - 2020.07 (1 year & 1 month)

Cashier

KFC
2017.09 - 2018.05 (8 months)

Kenwood High School

High School Diploma
Justin Castro