Marina Mojica
California,CA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in customer servies and a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner
Pangea on Ocean Avenue
06.2025 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
- Collaborated with other dining room and bar staff to facilitate efficient service.
- Monitored dining room and bar areas for signs of overcrowding.
- Offered product samples, answered questions and helped customers find items.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Assisted customers with carry-out service.
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
- Answered customer questions about food and beverage items and assisted with menu selections.
Restaurant Hostess
Las Casuelas Terraza
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
- Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
- Complied with food safety and food hygiene regulations to safeguard public health.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
Dental Assistant Intern
Dr. Lilibeth L. Babao, D.D.S.
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Accurately entered patient clinical data into computer to update charts.
- Kept work areas clean, sanitized and organized to minimize infection risk.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Education
High School -
Cathedral City High School
01.2024
California State University Monterey Bay - Environmental Science
California State University Monterey Bay
06.2025
Skills
- Foodservice
- Service station maintenance
- Dining room assistance
- Table service
- Heavy lifting
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- Team building
- Health and safety
Timeline
Food Runner
Pangea on Ocean Avenue
06.2025 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Las Casuelas Terraza
07.2023 - 12.2025
Dental Assistant Intern
Dr. Lilibeth L. Babao, D.D.S.
06.2020 - 08.2022
California State University Monterey Bay - Environmental Science
California State University Monterey Bay
High School -
Cathedral City High School
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