Maria Velasco
Macomb,MI
Summary
I Maria am not only a business owner but a mother, grandma and an entrepreneur, with over 15 years of experience, dealing with restaurant business and being up front with the public, as well as being in the kitchen sharing my recipes or managing the day-to-day moment. My businesses are like a second home to me. My passion started in Oaxaca, Mexico when I was 14. Moving my way to California, and finally establishing my first restaurants in Michigan, and always accepting challenges. I have always been highly motivated and and look the most effective and ethical way to keep the business striving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Entrepreneur
Guelaguetza
Roseville, MI
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Guelaguetza, a restaurant that not only started by maria herself but with the love of her close family, for over 10 years, business was always put first;
- Collaborated with chefs on new recipes, flavors and presentations for dishes served in the restaurant.
- Maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors in order to secure best deals on orders placed .
- Trained staff, facilitated staff meetings and spearheaded menu development.
Entrepreneur
Oaxaca
01.2017
- Established standards for quality control, customer service, health and safety regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations of the restaurant including staff scheduling, budgeting and inventory management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for food, equipment and supplies.
Education
Associate of Business Administration -
Centros De Estudios Technologicos Industrial
Nochixtlan, MxSkills
- Customer Service
- Inquiring
- Active listening
- Presenting
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Observing
- Conceptual thinking
- Financial Oversight
- Strategic Thinking
- Sales Tracking
- Inventory Management
Accomplishments
- Hour detroit September 2016/ 10 great neighborhood restaurants/ Guelaguetza
- Winner of the best burrito in state/ Oaxaca
Languages
English
Limited
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Websites
Affiliations
- Learning
- reading
- cooking
- cleaning
Timeline
Entrepreneur
Oaxaca
01.2017
Entrepreneur
Guelaguetza
01.2005 - 01.2016
Associate of Business Administration -
Centros De Estudios Technologicos Industrial