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Work History

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Karen Leyva

Inglewood,CA

Summary

I like to learn just about everything about where I am working I can master new concepts and skills. Passionate about helping others and creating a strong working environment .

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Waitressing /barista

El grain cafe

Redondo Beach, California

02.2024 - Current

Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages
Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos
Operated cash registers to process customer payments
Had personal connections with my regular customers
In charge of morning shifts

Package Handler

FedEx Ground

Carson

04.2024 - 09.2024

Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.

Front Desk Receptionist

Howard Johnson's hotel

Torrance, California

02.2024 - 04.2024

Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome
Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed
Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients and visitors
Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information
Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift

Silver Lake Ramen

Alberto Ramirez

Santa Mónica, California

07.2022 - 01.2023

I was in charge of morning shifts
I was in charge of signing documents for inventory
Handling customer service plus waitressing
Learned how to prepare the food while also helping out the cooks during rush hour
I helped train new hires I help train new hires on the kiosk

California Fish Grill

Gina ronk

El Segundo, California

10.2021 - 06.2022

Found specific goods for customers, responded to questions, and provided product guidance
Processed sales transactions to reduce the amount of time customers had to wait
Carried out daily cleanup duties to maintain workspaces organized and clean for maximum productivity
When handling food, having sanitation and safety requirements in mind
Ran food as a waitress handling seven tables at a time
Became a trainer

Assistant chef

Samantha Robles

Lenox, CA

08.2020 - 12.2020

Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions
Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils
Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials
Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies