Maria Selena Blanco Cruz
Lakewood,New Jersey
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cleaner/Family Babysitter
Hummie Neuman
Lakewood, New Jersey
01.2024 - Current
- Inspected supplies inventory to ensure availability of necessary cleaning materials.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Transported trash bags to designated disposal areas.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Supervised children's activities and ensured a safe play environment.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to dietary needs and preferences.
- Read books to promote language development.
Secretary
Otarola Carpentry Corp
Lakewood, New Jersey
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed communication between clients and carpentry staff effectively.
- Assisted in preparing proposals for potential projects.
- Responded to customer inquiries via email or telephone in a polite and professional manner.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy before submitting them for payment processing and tracked payments received from clients.
Waitress
Latin Bistro and Grill
Lakewood, New Jersey
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took orders accurately and communicated them to kitchen staff effectively.
- Served food and beverages promptly while ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Managed table settings and maintained cleanliness throughout the dining area.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments efficiently at the register.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly and developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Organized take-out orders efficiently according to customer requests.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly and provided accurate change for cash transactions using a cash register system.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Utilized the POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation, and processed payments accurately using cash registers or POS systems.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Legal Assistant
Parabellvm y Asociados
Curridabat, San Jose, Costa Rica
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records for quick access.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for attorney review.
- Managed deadlines to ensure timely filing of legal documents.
- Conducted research on legal precedents using multiple databases.
- Coordinated meetings and maintained attorney calendars for optimal time management.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling, filing, and organizing documents.
- Maintained client confidentiality across all transactions.
- Scanned physical documents into a secure electronic database.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liceo De Tarrazu
San Jose, Costa Rica11-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Law
Universidad Latina
San Jose, Costa RicaSkills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Reliability and punctuality
- Confidentiality awareness
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Cleaner/Family Babysitter
Hummie Neuman
01.2024 - Current
Secretary
Otarola Carpentry Corp
09.2021 - 09.2022
Waitress
Latin Bistro and Grill
02.2018 - 03.2020
Legal Assistant
Parabellvm y Asociados
07.2015 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Liceo De Tarrazu
Some College (No Degree) - Law
Universidad Latina