Manala Ordanez
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
I am a college student looking to switch from the food industry to healthcare. Gaining experience in prepping/dispensing medications, pharmaceutical calculations, and creating more connections with people in this field. Hope to learn and achieve certification as a Pharmacy Technician.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Member
Raising Canes
Menifee, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Verified order accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Facilitated clear communication with kitchen staff for large or time-intensive orders.
- Sanitized food and drink contact areas to maintain hygiene protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies.
Crew Member
Jollibee
Artesia, CA
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Operated POS systems to process customer orders, contributing to a streamlined service experience.
- Conducted regular check-ins to gauge customer satisfaction and address concerns promptly.
- Supported opening and closing procedures, ensuring adherence to store policies and smooth operations.
- Restocked and counted inventory to maintain optimal stock levels.
Special education teacher aide
Newcomb Academy
Long Beach, CA
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted students with feeding during mealtimes to ensure proper nutrition.
- Transported students with wheelchairs safely to buses, ensuring accessibility and comfort.
- De-escalated student conflicts.
- Managed students' laundry and dishwashing duties, maintaining a clean and organized environment.
Education
High School Diploma - Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) pathway
California Academy of Mathematics And Science
Carson, CA06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA04-2026
Skills
- Accurate cash handling
- Point of sale
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Telephone etiquette
- Quick learning
Volunteer Experience
- Sending Sunshine Cerritos Chapter - Cerritos Community College, Connecting with local care facilities to give homemade cards to senior citizens, in hopes of bringing joy. As more than 40% of seniors in local care facilities experience loneliness.
- Hong Kong Express, Family-owned store, Front desk volunteer, Served food to customers, Handled cash and card transactions while maintaining register accuracy, Cleaned the counter and tables to maintain clean organized work areas, Took phone orders and answered customer questions
Awards
Best Greeter 2024, At Jollibee for always greeting with a smile and creating a welcoming atmosphere to customers.
Timeline
Crew Member
Raising Canes
02.2026 - Current
Crew Member
Jollibee
03.2024 - 12.2025
Special education teacher aide
Newcomb Academy
08.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma - Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) pathway
California Academy of Mathematics And Science
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Cerritos College