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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Leila Garcia

Winter Garden

Summary

Experienced bilingual hospitality supervisor fluent in both English and Spanish with over 20 years of guest service, food and beverage expertise. Proven ability to build a team, create training and development programs for all guest areas, organize work areas for all guests, and attend to all day-to-day operations. Proficient at educating teams on execution and resolution for all types of guest issues. Familiar with policies and procedures for dealing with guest conditions. Knowledgeable in different ways to ensure guest issues are responded to appropriately and consistently. Consistent at completing any follow-up of all guest concerns, responds to guest inquiries, questions and complaints. Prior experience in administrating responsibilities for the department, including creating weekly schedules for team members, time and attendance reconciliation. Adept at maintaining company policy, adaptable in any event, ensuring company policies and procedures are met with accuracy and precision.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Supervisor

Dezerland Action Theme Park
12.2020 - Current


  • Implemented safety protocols for equipment usage, enhancing overall guest experience
  • Oversaw routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning game consoles and common areas to maintain a clean facility appearance.
  • Optimized employee productivity by providing regular training sessions on game maintenance, customer service, and safety procedures.
  • Trained and mentored staff on game maintenance and customer service best practices.
  • Supervised daily operations of arcade, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
  • In charge of making food orders, for guests and events
  • verifying all areas of the trampoline are up to date with safety and quality for all guests.
  • Creating weekly duties for all team members.

Assistant Manager

7-eleven
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Developed and implemented operational processes to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff to improve customer service and operational knowledge.
  • Collaborated with management to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
  • Analyzed performance metrics, providing insights that informed strategic decision-making.

Operations Supervisor

Wawa Food & Beverage
08.2015 - 02.2019
  • Ensuring customers expectations/requirements are met on a day-to-day basis.
  • In charge of team members being up to date on proper job operations, as well as providing feedback and giving recognition when needed.
  • Ensured the food and beverage areas were up to standard and maintained a clean environment in said areas.
  • Oversaw daily factory operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements, resulting in enhanced productivity and reduced downtime.
  • Enhanced workplace safety, implementing strict protocols and conducting regular inspections to minimize accidents.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.

Visual Supervisor

JCPenney
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • In charge of building the store team, bringing all good, talented team members to the store. Educating each team on daily tasks, store policies, and professional expectations.
  • Inventory leader, organizing all store merchandise for all wall, floor, and mannequin set-ups in each department.
  • Expertise in customer service, ensuring guests are treated appropriately, addressing any guest concerns, responding to guest inquiries, questions, and complaints.

Visual Supervisor

Kohl’s
08.2007 - 03.2012
  • Coordinated visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation and maximize customer engagement.
  • Led team in implementing seasonal displays, aligning with brand standards and promotional timelines.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring accurate stock levels for visual displays and promotions.
  • Developed training programs for staff on effective visual presentation techniques and merchandise organization.

Education

No Degree -

John Dewey H.S.
Brooklyn, NY
05-1996

Skills

  • Proficiencies, Competencies, and Attributes: Organizing Inventory – Manage Operations – Money Handling – Signage – Collaborative Mindset – Daily Preparation – Problem Solving – Flexibility and Adaptability – Solution-Oriented – Strategic Thinker
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Certification

ServSafe

Languages

Languages: English (advanced) and Spanish (advanced)

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

Dezerland Action Theme Park
12.2020 - Current

Assistant Manager

7-eleven
03.2019 - 07.2019

Operations Supervisor

Wawa Food & Beverage
08.2015 - 02.2019

Visual Supervisor

JCPenney
09.2014 - 06.2015

Visual Supervisor

Kohl’s
08.2007 - 03.2012

No Degree -

John Dewey H.S.