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Maria Cruz

Odessa,TX

Summary

Customer service representative with hardworking attitude and efficient approach. Trained in different positions maintaining a high level of hospitality, professionalism, and time management. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat Processor

Carl Miles Food Services
Odessa, TX
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Prepared meat by trimming, cleaning, grinding, and tenderizing before sorting, leveling, and packing.
  • Supported in facilitating meat services and deliveries for neighboring areas like Odessa, Midland, Pecos, and Andrews.
  • Cleaned work areas between production runs by removing any debris or residue from machines or floors using cleaning chemicals.
  • Monitored temperatures throughout the process to ensure food safety regulations were followed.
  • Packaged final product items into trays or containers based on size, weight and type specifications.
  • Operated grinders, slicers, tenderizers, mixers, stuffers, cutters and other related machinery as needed.

Front End Manager

Lowes Marketplace
Odessa, TX
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Managed cash flow of store, including cashier operations and bookkeeping.
  • Cultivated strong customer relations and developed effective customer service standards.
  • Welcomed large volume of guests and improved overall customer service.
  • Delegated work tasks to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths, and unique training.
  • Received, checked-in and stocked merchandise throughout store, helped maintain inventory levels and assisted with orderliness and cleanliness of sales floor and stock room.

Cashier

Saucedo Tamale Factory
Odessa, TX
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
  • Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.

Cashier

Stripes Convenience Store
Odessa, TX
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.

Education

GED -

Odessa College
Odessa, TX
04-1995

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Excellent Communication
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service
  • Safe work practices

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Meat Processor

Carl Miles Food Services
08.2022 - 06.2024

Front End Manager

Lowes Marketplace
10.2021 - 04.2022

Cashier

Saucedo Tamale Factory
03.2021 - 10.2021

Cashier

Stripes Convenience Store
02.2020 - 03.2021

GED -

Odessa College
Maria Cruz