Lupita Rodriguez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Professional and personable, known for attention to detail, thoroughness, and strong organization. Current on food safety regulations and trends. Bilingual - Advanced proficiency in Spanish and English.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Sales Administrative Assistant
Spartan Eats, SJSU
2026.01 - Current
- Work with campus partners, culinary team, and operations/set-up staff to confirm inventory, staffing, and room specifications.
- Answer inquiries from customers, vendors, and partners with courteous, professional communication.
- Gathered payment details from clients for invoices from clients and process vendor invoices for accurate, timely payments for all parties.
Career Pause
-
2025.06 - 2025.12
Human Resources Support Clerk
Vallarta Supermarkets Inc. HQ
Valencia, CA
2025.03 - 2025.05
- Served as primary liaison between company and Employment Development Department (EDD), resolving claim disputes to minimize delays.
- Analyzed and reported key HR metrics, including monthly employee turnover and retention rates, delivering insights for strategic decision-making.
- Entered store records and updated support documents, ensuring accuracy for operational compliance.
Dining Services Supervisor
Spartan Eats, SJSU
2019.06 - 2024.12
- Oversaw operations, ensuring high standards of customer service, food quality, sanitation, and safety to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Managed weekly franchise inventory, submitted sales reports to corporate, and developed employee schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours while adhering to labor cost targets.
- Assisted with end-of-day financial procedures by closing registers and reconciling tills.
Sales Associate
BevMo!
San Jose, CA
2021.01 - 2022.06
- Welcomed customers at entrance with a friendly demeanor.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided recommendations.
- Verified customer identification for alcohol purchases and operated POS system.
Education
B.S. Business Administration - Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA2029-05
Skills
- Time management
- Friendly and empathetic
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Data entry
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified ServSafe Manager, National Restaurant Association
Timeline
Catering Sales Administrative Assistant
Spartan Eats, SJSU
2026.01 - Current
Career Pause
-
2025.06 - 2025.12
Human Resources Support Clerk
Vallarta Supermarkets Inc. HQ
2025.03 - 2025.05
Sales Associate
BevMo!
2021.01 - 2022.06
Dining Services Supervisor
Spartan Eats, SJSU
2019.06 - 2024.12
B.S. Business Administration - Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management
San Jose State University