Maria Aguilar
Aventura,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Pura Vida, adept in kitchen operations and office administration. Excelled in enhancing kitchen efficiency and managing administrative tasks, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to quality control. Skilled in food safety and staff management, contributing to significant improvements in workflow and customer satisfaction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Line Cook
Pura Vida
01.2022 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Increased ticket turnover rate by quickly adapting to changing priorities and multitasking effectively.
Kitchen Assistant
Di Cafetiria Corp.
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Utilized knife skills to expertly chop, slice, and dice ingredients as needed for recipes.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Ensured proper storage of ingredients to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
Manager Administrator
Daniel's Stylist
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Provided exceptional administrative support for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Managed sensitive information discreetly, ensuring proper storage and disposal practices were followed at all times to maintain confidentiality compliance standards.
- Nurtured a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns promptly and fairly, fostering open communication channels between staff members at all levels of the organization.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Managed complex calendars, coordinating meetings and appointments to maximize executive availability and effectiveness.
- Greeted visitors, employees and clients politely and professionally for excellent reception service.
- Reduced operational costs through effective management of staff schedules, resources, and vendor relationships.
Finantial Assesor and Administrative Coordinator.
ASODIAM
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
- Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations by anticipating needs, proactively addressing potential issues, and efficiently resolving problems as they arose.
- Maintained a well-organized filing system to ensure easy access to important records and documents.
- Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
- Proactively identified opportunities for improving administrative processes, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and facilitating onboarding activities for new hires.
- Enhanced communication between departments with timely and accurate preparation of reports and documents.
- Collaborated closely with department heads for strategic planning purposes while ensuring their alignment with overall organizational goals.
- Managed calendars, scheduled appointments, and coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff members.
- Provided exceptional administrative support to executive staff members through meticulous organization skills and attention to detail.
- Greeted visitors with professionalism and enthusiasm to provide support and direct guests to appropriate department.
- Increased team productivity with effective delegation of tasks and prioritization of responsibilities.
- Supported project management efforts by tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and communicating progress updates to stakeholders.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by proactively addressing employee concerns and fostering open channels of communication among colleagues.
- Reduced expenses by monitoring budgets, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
- Organized successful events by overseeing logistics, managing vendors, and coordinating promotional efforts.
- Improved data accuracy, overseeing transition to new database system and training staff on its use.
- Managed inventory of office supplies, ensuring essential items were always in stock.
Administrator
FUNCEMAR
03.1996 - 12.2013
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
- Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.
- Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
- Improved employee productivity with effective time management strategies for daily tasks.
- Managed human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee evaluations for optimal team performance.
- Coordinated company events and meetings to foster teamwork and boost employee morale.
- Reduced overhead costs through careful budget management and resource allocation.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date database of contacts, facilitating quick and efficient communication.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Education
Bachelor Of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Universidad De Carabobo
Valencia, Estado Carabobo. Venezuela05.1990
Skills
- Knife skills
- Food plating
- Portion control
- Grilling techniques
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Cleaning procedures
- Stock rotation
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Recipe execution
- Cooking temperatures
- Food safety knowledge
- Portioning
- Ingredient preparation
- Line station oversight
- Cleaning and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Kitchen operations
- Professional attitude
- Attention to detail
- Head chef collaboration
- Food storage
- Food storage procedures
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Highly motivated
- Kitchen sanitation
- Following cooking methods
- Crew training
- Quality control
- Office administration
- Organization and multitasking
- Office management
- Staff management
- Accounting procedures
- Customer service management
- Administrative support
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Business administration
- Organizational leadership
- Workflow planning
- Team collaboration
- Account reconciliation
- Recordkeeping and reporting
- Document control
- Budgeting and expense monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Kitchen Line Cook
Pura Vida
01.2022 - Current
Kitchen Assistant
Di Cafetiria Corp.
11.2021 - 01.2022
Manager Administrator
Daniel's Stylist
01.2016 - 08.2020
Finantial Assesor and Administrative Coordinator.
ASODIAM
01.2013 - 12.2015
Administrator
FUNCEMAR
03.1996 - 12.2013
Bachelor Of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Universidad De Carabobo
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