Leslie Garcia
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking front office receptionist experience in customer service, food handling, and administrative support. Skilled in organization, problem-solving, and teamwork. Certified in CPR, first aid, and ServSafe food handling. Passionate about hospitality, culinary arts, and providing excellent service.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Dedicated Daycare Teacher well-versed in building adaptive curriculum to stimulate learning and development. Patient and personable team player committed to promoting safe and nurturing environment.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare teacher
Little Tumbleweed Too inc
La Mesa, New Mexico
01.2026 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups and learning styles.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
- Facilitated play-based learning to enhance social and emotional development.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding child progress and needs.
- Organized age-appropriate educational materials and resources for activities.
- Collaborated with staff to implement curriculum and classroom management strategies.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of learning spaces and supplies.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Nail Technician student
Glitz school of cosmetology
Las Cruces, New Mexico
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided manicure and pedicure services using high-quality products.
- Advised clients on nail care and maintenance for healthy nails.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and tools.
- Assisted in inventory management of nail supplies and equipment.
- Educated clients on current nail trends and techniques.
- Performed nail art designs to meet client preferences and requests.
- Scheduled appointments and managed client records efficiently.
- Performed filing, buffing, polishing, trimming, cuticle removal and application of artificial nails as requested by customers.
- Developed creative designs on nails using a variety of colors and materials.
- Provided excellent customer service through friendly interactions with clients.
- Educated clients on proper nail care techniques.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and taking payments from customers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all products and services offered in the salon.
Front Office Assistant
Front Office Assistant
Anthony, USA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Manage incoming phone calls and provide assistance to staff and students.
- Maintain organization and efficiency in administrative tasks.
- Develop strong communication and problem-solving skills while assisting visitors.
- Managed front desk operations and maintained a welcoming environment for guests.
- Handled phone inquiries and directed calls to appropriate departments promptly.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and maintained the office calendar efficiently.
- Assisted in processing incoming and outgoing mail and packages daily.
- Maintained office supplies inventory and ordered materials as needed.
- Supported staff with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth office workflow.
- Greeted visitors, providing information and guiding them to their destinations.
- Collaborated with team members to improve front office procedures and efficiency.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to voicemails and transferred calls as needed.
- Maintained a clean front office environment including lobby area.
- Updated office calendars with new appointments and accommodated last-minute schedule changes.
- Retrieved messages from voicemail to forward to appropriate personnel.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with inquiries.
- Received and screened high volume of internal and external communications.
- Welcomed large volume of guests and improved overall customer service.
- Researched customer complaints or billing issues as necessary.
- Performed data entry of patient information into computer systems.
- Directed clients and guests to correct departments, rooms, and staff members.
- Scheduled appointments for clients and staff members.
- Provided administrative support to management team when needed.
Culinary Assistant and Cafe assistant
Culinary Assistant and Cafe assistant
Anthony, USA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Cater events for the Culinary Arts class, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Assist in operating the school café, handling customer service, food preparation, and organization.
- Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment while following health and safety regulations.
- Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients for daily menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Supported food service staff during peak hours for efficient operations.
- Prepared and assembled food orders according to customer specifications.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently under supervision.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Conducted inventory checks to manage supplies and ingredients effectively.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards were met.
- Set up workstations with all necessary ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Cleaned dishes, utensils, kitchen appliances and counters after each shift.
- Prepared simple dishes such as salads, appetizers, desserts according to recipes provided by the Head Chef.
- Helped train new kitchen employees in proper cooking and handling procedures.
- Stocked refrigerator with prepared foods for future use or special orders.
- Ensured that all food items were correctly labeled prior to storage or preparation.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Gadsden High School
Nail Technician License - Nail Technician
Glitz School of Cosmetology
Las Cruces, New Mexico 06.2025 - 10.2025
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Communications
- Problem Resolution
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Work ethic
- Active listening
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Customer service
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Creative problem-solving
- Health and safety compliance
- Nail care techniques
- Structured activity planning
- Classroom management
- Nutrition
- Recreational supervision
- Special-needs childcare
- Classroom instruction
- Activity planning
- Approachable
- Visual supervision
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Language skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Infant care
- CPR and first aid
- Bilingual in [language]
- Report writing
- Supply inventory
Certification
- Food handler certification, I got my food handler certification from my culinary class in high school.
- Driver's License
Languages
- Spanish, Fluent
- English, Fluent
Timeline
Daycare teacher
Little Tumbleweed Too inc
01.2026 - Current
Nail Technician student
Glitz school of cosmetology
06.2025 - 10.2025
Nail Technician License - Nail Technician
Glitz School of Cosmetology
06.2025 - 10.2025
Front Office Assistant
Front Office Assistant
08.2024 - 05.2025
Culinary Assistant and Cafe assistant
Culinary Assistant and Cafe assistant
08.2024 - 05.2025
High school diploma or GED -
Gadsden High School