Maria Paula Rodas
Queens
Summary
Professional with an excellent work ethic skills and seeking a position in Hospitality Field. I am multi-tasker and able to handle a high number of tasks with speed and accuracy. Also, I have a good communication skills with colleagues and managers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Server
Exquisite Staffing
New York
03.2020 - Current
- Greeted arriving guests and escorted each to assigned tables, took drink orders and answered questions about events.
- Assisted with closing duties such as restocking supplies, wiping down surfaces.
- Removed trays and stacked dishes for return to kitchen after finished meals.
- Carried trays of food items from kitchen to dining areas.
- Portioned, plated and garnished menu items to meet company standards.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Carried appetizer and drink trays around events and maneuvered around guests and furniture without spilling.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Adhered to sanitation and safety policies, protecting establishment, and patrons.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
Patternmaker
NY Orthopedic USA, Inc
Booklyn, NYC
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Created patterns based on drawings and sample references
- Incorporated changes and corrections when making production patterns.
- Cut samples and prepared with all details and trims to deliver to sample makers.
Technical Designer/Pattermaker
Krazy Kat Sportwear
New York City, NYC
03.2012 - 03.2019
- Worked closely with designers, production staff and merchandising team members.
- Created basic blocks patterns and associated specs.
- Draped the 1st fit sample to be reviewed by the designer.
- Attended fittings, documented fit comments for changes and sent final corrections to vendors.
- Entered the specs and revisions in the database PLM.
Patternmaker
Steven Schor Inc
New York City, NYC
03.2006 - 04.2011
- Created the 1st pattern for production based on the submitted sketches, photographs, and rub offs.
- Draped designs according to designer sportwear collection.
- Graded patterns size up and down for the appropriate specs.
Education
Banquet Server Training - ServFood Training
Exquisite Staffing
NY 03-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Pattermaking
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05-2009
Skills
- Food handling
- Attention to detail
- Clearing tables efficiently
- Dining area maintenance
- English and Spanish fluency
- Flexible schedule
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- Dean's List Symphony Fabric Award Recipient in Fashion Design
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patternmaker
NY Orthopedic USA, Inc
02.2025 - 10.2025
Banquet Server
Exquisite Staffing
03.2020 - Current
Technical Designer/Pattermaker
Krazy Kat Sportwear
03.2012 - 03.2019
Patternmaker
Steven Schor Inc
03.2006 - 04.2011
Banquet Server Training - ServFood Training
Exquisite Staffing
Associate of Applied Science - Pattermaking
Fashion Institute of Technology
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