Maria Paula Prada
Duluth,GA
Summary
Dynamic professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to boost sales, while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for food preparation and mixology, providing quality products to customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender Shift Manager
Los Abuelos Mexican Grill
07.2022 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Promoted positive work atmosphere through clear communication, teamwork encouragement, and recognition of employee achievements.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Warehouse Worker
Elemaster Inc.
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
Restaurant Manager
Cuban Sandwich To Go
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed daily operations to ensure high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
Cashier Team Lead
Justo Y Bueno Supermarket
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image and fostering customer retention.
Accounting Assistant
Carlojs J. Huelgos
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Universidad Del Quindio
Colombia06.2021
High School Diploma -
Carlos J. Huelgos
Colombia12.2019
Skills
- Cleanliness standards
- Upselling strategies
- POS System Operation
- Ordering Supplies
- Packaging and Labeling
- Picking and Packing
- Cash Handling
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Inventory control and record keeping
- Staff Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
- Certified systematized accounting, Carlos J. Huelgos - 2 Years
- Alcohol Cruise Line, ServSafe,
- ServSafe Alcohol, ServSafe
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Elemaster Inc.
02.2023 - 10.2023
Bartender Shift Manager
Los Abuelos Mexican Grill
07.2022 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Cuban Sandwich To Go
06.2021 - 07.2022
Cashier Team Lead
Justo Y Bueno Supermarket
06.2020 - 11.2020
Accounting Assistant
Carlojs J. Huelgos
10.2019 - 11.2019
No Degree - Accounting
Universidad Del Quindio
High School Diploma -
Carlos J. Huelgos
- Certified systematized accounting, Carlos J. Huelgos - 2 Years
- Alcohol Cruise Line, ServSafe,
- ServSafe Alcohol, ServSafe
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