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Karen Espinosa-Cortes

Bloomington,IL

Summary

Skilled in customer service and cash handling, demonstrated through impactful roles at Buffalo Wild Wings and other establishments. Excelled in fostering guest engagement and maintaining cleanliness, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction. Proven ability in teamwork and problem-solving, ensuring efficient service and positive outcomes. Showcased reliability and adaptability, meeting diverse client needs with precision and cultural sensitivity.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Cashier

Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting guests warmly and answering questions about menu offerings.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve efficient service during peak hours, minimizing wait times for customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
  • Operated cash register systems efficiently, quickly inputting orders and processing payments for fast service turnaround times.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated and sanitized kitchen and food preparation equipment.
  • Ensured prompt attention to customer needs through attentive listening skills while communicating their requests clearly to kitchen staff.

Translator and Interpreter

Western Avenue Community Center
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Translated documents from English to Spanish.
  • Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information or classified documents for clients.
  • Improved cultural understanding among colleagues by providing language training sessions and workshops on foreign customs and practices.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and adaptability during interpretation assignments, fostering positive relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Cashier

Compass Group Eurest
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting guests warmly and answering questions about menu offerings.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve efficient service during peak hours, minimizing wait times for customers.
  • Promoted a safe and secure work environment by adhering to established safety protocols and reporting any potential hazards or incidents to management.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, demonstrating empathy and professionalism while finding appropriate solutions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.

Cashier

Los Potrillos
02.2022 - 08.2022

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  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting guests warmly and answering questions about menu offerings.
  • Operated cash register systems efficiently, quickly inputting orders and processing payments for fast service turnaround times.
  • Complied with company policies regarding discounts, promotions, or special offers while processing transactions correctly.
  • Managed multiple payment methods accurately, ensuring correct change was given and receipts were provided when needed.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Normal Community High School
Normal, IL
05-2024

Skills

  • Excellent customer service
  • Customer service
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Guest engagement
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Cooking
  • Basic math
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Food Service Cashier

Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2023 - Current

Cashier

Compass Group Eurest
05.2023 - 07.2023

Translator and Interpreter

Western Avenue Community Center
08.2022 - 09.2023

Cashier

Los Potrillos
02.2022 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Normal Community High School
Karen Espinosa-Cortes