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Maria Colunga

Garland ,TEXAS

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service and team leadership, notably at The Post Oak Hotel. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through exceptional communication and suggestive selling. Detail-oriented with a strong background in POS system operation, fostering relationships that drive sales and improve team productivity.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Server

Saltgrass Steakhouse
Rockwall, TX
11.2020 - Current
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
  • Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.
  • Trained new hires on restaurant policies, procedures, and exceptional customer service standards.

Supervisor

The Post Oak Hotel
Houston, TX
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.

Title Specialist

NPA Dallas
Flower Mound, TX
01.2016 - 03.2018
  • Conducted thorough public record searches to verify property ownership history and identify potential liens or encumbrances.
  • Enhanced document accuracy by meticulously reviewing and verifying titles for correctness.
  • Ensured timely processing of title applications by efficiently managing a high volume of daily tasks.

Supported clients throughout the title application process, providing exceptional customer service and fostering long-term relationships.

Education

Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX

Hebron High School
Carrollton, TX
2014

Skills

  • Customer satisfaction
  • Order taking
  • Guest service
  • Exceptional communication
  • Cash handling
  • POS system operation
  • Detail-oriented
  • High volume dining
  • Suggestive selling
  • Professional appearance
  • Payment processing

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Restaurant Server

Saltgrass Steakhouse
11.2020 - Current

Supervisor

The Post Oak Hotel
06.2017 - 09.2019

Title Specialist

NPA Dallas
01.2016 - 03.2018

Brookhaven College

Hebron High School