Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
phone number for Recommendations
Languages
PORTUGUESE, English , Spanish
Timeline
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Maria Simoes

Maria Simoes

Certified Florist/ First Aid / Food Service / PCA / Cashier .
Worcester,MA

Summary

Dedicated food service well-versed in food and beverage operations as well as guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business.

Overview

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Certifications
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year of post-secondary education
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13
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Dog Walker

Rover.Com
Worcester , Massachusetts
2020.12 - Current
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
  • Supported newborn animals with heat, safety and clean bedding to promote optimal growth and health.
  • Organized full-service care for regular customers, including picking up and dropping off animals and client locations.

Catering Associate

Compass Group LLC, Umass Memorial Hospital
Marlborough , MA
2019.09 - Current
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
  • Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs and budget.
  • Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
  • Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
  • Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
  • Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.

Home Health Aide

Elara Caring
Worcester , MA
2018.01 - 2019.08
  • Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
  • Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
  • Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
  • Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.

Cashier Assistant Manager

Sweet Kitchen And Bar Restaurant
Worcester , MA
2017.05 - 2018.06
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Provided strong service to customers, increasing customers
  • Recruited, hired and trained associates to develop into productive team members with excellent product knowledge.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
  • Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
  • Drove business success by maintaining and applying current knowledge of sales, promotions and policies regarding payments, exchanges and security practices.
  • Fostered positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.

Restaurant Supervisor

A Paparoca Lda
Ponta Delgada , Portugal ,Azores
2007.04 - 2015.12
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated team members with focus on productivity, efficiency, and enhancing customer experience.
  • Greeted and interacted extensively with customers, promoting specials and providing details regarding key product offerings.
  • Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
  • Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
  • Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
  • Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Escola Domingues Rebelo
Portugal , Ponta Delgada
2003.09 - 2004.07

Skills

    Chef support

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Certification

Restaurant and bar nivel 1

phone number for Recommendations

Sweet and Kitchen bar , manager Alina phone 6178403840, Kim Baker supervisor 5082923889

Chef supervisor in Portugal , manager Paula Pereira phone 011351296284704

Elara Caring, PCA job, supervisor Beatrice phone 5087545513

Umass Hospital in Marlboro , catering associate , Manager Janet Baldwin phone 9785008817

Languages

Portuguese , English, Spanish

PORTUGUESE, English , Spanish

Language , Portuguese, English , Spanish .

Timeline

Professional Dog Walker

Rover.Com
2020.12 - Current

Catering Associate

Compass Group LLC, Umass Memorial Hospital
2019.09 - Current

Personal care aide certificate 42,52 hours completion

2018-09

Home Health Aide

Elara Caring
2018.01 - 2019.08

Cashier Assistant Manager

Sweet Kitchen And Bar Restaurant
2017.05 - 2018.06

Hygiene and safety at work

2014-04

Certified sales merchandising 30 hours

2010-06

Profissional training certificate waitress and bar 47hours

2010-01

Certified recycling techniques

2009-03

Restaurant and bar nivel 1

2008-01

Certified chef /server/ waitress

2008-01

Restaurant Supervisor

A Paparoca Lda
2007.04 - 2015.12

High School Diploma -

Escola Domingues Rebelo
2003.09 - 2004.07

Certified Florist

Adult, child and baby first Aid at American red cross

Certified Hazard Analysis Critical Control

Certified conflict management 12hours course

Work Availability

monday
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saturday
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morning
afternoon
evening
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Maria SimoesCertified Florist/ First Aid / Food Service / PCA / Cashier .