Karina Garcia
Tampa, FL
Summary
University student with proven academic excellence seeking part-time employment. Strong communication and time management skills ready to be applied in a professional setting. Committed to leveraging classroom knowledge in practical scenarios while contributing positively to team dynamics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Helper
Garcia Construction INC
Parrish
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in transporting materials to construction sites and organized work areas.
- Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean and safe work environment daily.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and on schedule.
- Supported skilled tradespeople by holding materials and providing necessary tools.
- Loaded and unloaded construction supplies from delivery trucks for various projects.
- Cleaned job sites after work, removing debris and ensuring proper disposal of waste.
- Worked long hours outdoors under extreme weather conditions when necessary.
- Transported heavy equipment between job sites as needed.
- Listened to directions and executed tasks accurately to prepare materials, perform work, and clean up sites at conclusion of jobs.
- Removed damaged materials and prepared surfaces for optimal installations.
- Coordinated support for construction teams via effective transportation of materials and tools to specified areas.
Cashier
Ixmiquilpan Hidalgo
Ixmiquilpan
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and checkout procedures.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced daily transactions.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experience.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the checkout area daily.
- Handled customer complaints professionally and resolved issues promptly.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
Snack Bar Attendant
Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo
Ixmiquilpan
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Prepared and served a variety of snacks and beverages to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the snack bar area.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and provided recommendations.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions accurately.
- Stocked inventory and managed supplies for smooth operations.
- Monitored equipment for proper functioning and reported issues promptly.
- Delivered prepared food and beverage items promptly to customers' tables and bar area.
- Took orders from customers cheerfully to maintain professional and welcoming appeal of snack area.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs and addressing them quickly and efficiently.
- Performed additional tasks assigned by management team.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the snack bar area and ensured all areas were stocked with supplies.
- Conducted opening, closing duties such as setting up, breaking down workstations, sanitizing surfaces, replenishing condiments.
- Kept records of inventory levels and restocked shelves as necessary.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss new products or changes in policies and procedures.
- Ensured proper portion control for each item served to customers.
- Greeted customers and answered questions about menu items.
- Set up and broke down snack bar daily to serve many customers.
- Organized special orders for customers upon request.
- Monitored customer satisfaction by responding promptly to complaints or requests for assistance.
- Checked temperature of refrigerators and freezers at regular intervals.
- Received orders and fulfilled orders quickly and efficiently.
- Prepared items according to written or verbal orders, working on several different orders.
- Made and served coffee, tea and fountain drinks.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Served food and beverages with focus on quality items and superior service.
- Monitored supply inventory and replenished at end of each day to prepare for next event.
- Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
- Notified kitchen staff of shortages or special orders, prompting appropriate action and keeping wait times short.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Everglades University
Tampa, FL08-2028
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Team-focused and trustworthy
- Compliance with safety standards
- Problem solving
- Site cleanup
- Formwork installation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Construction Helper
Garcia Construction INC
01.2024 - 06.2025
Cashier
Ixmiquilpan Hidalgo
03.2022 - 12.2023
Snack Bar Attendant
Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo
03.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Everglades University