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Karen Monzalvo

Azusa,CA

Summary

Strong, self-driven Criminal Justice student with years of management & organizational leadership in fast-paced, team environments. Proven skills as a qualified military law enforcement professional with excellent problem-solving capabilities and a commitment to maintaining high levels of safety and security.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Army Officer

United States Army Reserve
07.2023 - Current
  • Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
  • Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.

Restaurant Manager

Raising Canes
11.2021 - Current
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.

Training Director

Chick-fil-A
02.2020 - 11.2021
  • Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.

Team Leader

Chic-Fil-A
01.2018 - 11.2021
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.

CASHIER & WAITRESS

Max’s Mexican Cuisine
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

CITRUS COLLEGE
Glendora, CA
07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY of LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA
07.2024

High School Diploma -

AZUSA HIGH SCHOOL
Azusa, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Counting end of day profits
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Training Solutions Development
  • Written and Oral Communications
  • Leadership Training
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Defense Management
  • Coordinate Operations
  • Process Payments
  • Guest Inquiries

Timeline

Army Officer

United States Army Reserve
07.2023 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Raising Canes
11.2021 - Current

Training Director

Chick-fil-A
02.2020 - 11.2021

Team Leader

Chic-Fil-A
01.2018 - 11.2021

CASHIER & WAITRESS

Max’s Mexican Cuisine
01.2016 - 01.2018

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

CITRUS COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY of LOS ANGELES

High School Diploma -

AZUSA HIGH SCHOOL
Karen Monzalvo