Martine Guerra
Henderson,N.V.
Summary
Resourceful Volunteer Coordinator with background in non-profit management. Skilled in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers while coordinating schedules to ensure optimal coverage for events and programs. Demonstrated strengths include relationship-building, communication, and logistics coordination. Proven ability to create positive community impact through successful event implementation and volunteer engagement strategies.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Square Wave Productions
Henderson , NV
04.2020 - Current
- Developed and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
- Streamlined operations to improve on-time collections and reduce invoice processing time.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
Owner/Administrative Manager
Thread-Endz LLC
Henderson, NV
05.2015 - Current
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Dance Instructor
Multiple Locations
Las Vegas And Henderson , NV
08.2013 - Current
- Maintained a positive and encouraging classroom environment, fostering a passion for dance and creativity among students.
- Evaluated and updated dance syllabi and teaching materials, ensuring alignment with educational standards and student interests.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
Chef De Partie
Wynn Resorts – In Room Dining
Las Vegas, N.V.
09.2011 - 05.2020
- Execution of multiple stations on room service line
- Garde manger experience
- High volume production and experience in catering and banquets
Hospitality Volunteer Director
The Cupcake Girls
Las Vegas, NV
01.2012 - 03.2020
- Managed volunteer database and volunteer service hours for inclusion in monthly and year-end volunteer reports.
- Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
- Communicated regularly with volunteers, assisting with issues and questions.
- Liaised with department heads to assess volunteer needs and align resources effectively.
- Established and maintained communication channels with volunteers to foster a supportive and inclusive community.
Sous-Chef, Catering & Retail Manager
Morrison Healthcare Management
Fountain Valley & Downey, C.A.
03.2010 - 09.2011
- Kitchen direction, ordering, inventory, production sheets, monitoring sanitation, menu development & exceeding expectations of supervisors
- Menu development, implemented marketing promotions monthly, co-managed daily financial operations cross utilizing skills and resulting in decreased labor expenses for the company
- Managed staff, planned catering events, and provided excellent customer service resulting in satisfied employees and clients
Cook 2, College Recruiter
Walt Disney World
Orlando, Florida
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Experience in high volume fine dining increasing skill and speed while maintaining quality standards
- “On stage” kitchen experience increasing guest service relations skills and gained confidence in representation of a marketable company
- Cross trained numerous stations including pastry, resulting in becoming an invaluable member of the culinary cast
- Experience in fine dining resulting in increased knowledge of techniques, flavor profiles, and innovative cuisine
- Promotion of Disney’s College Program to the University, scheduling campus College Program Events & coordinating with lead culinary recruiter before during and after recruiting and interviewing of candidates
- Served as campus liason for all new hires for Disney College Program until departure to Orlando, Florida
Admissions (Temporary Position College Recruiting)
Johnson and Wales University
Charlotte, N.C.
06.2007 - 11.2007
- Responsible for inventory, ordering, and producing culinary demos each week within set budget resulting in detailed record keeping and pleased upper management
- Represented the University as a leader resulting in increased interest in the school by future high school graduates
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, N.C.05.2010
Bachelors of Science - Food Service Management
Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, N.C.05.2010
Skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Child development
- Relationship building
- Leadership development
- Clear communication
- Empathy and patience
- Customer training
- Engagement strategies
- Volunteer relations
- Community engagement
- Schedule coordination
- Motivation techniques
- Volunteer tasking
- Budget management
- Accounting management
- AP/AR invoicing
- Payroll processing
- Bookkeeping
Timeline
Controller
Square Wave Productions
04.2020 - Current
Owner/Administrative Manager
Thread-Endz LLC
05.2015 - Current
Dance Instructor
Multiple Locations
08.2013 - Current
Hospitality Volunteer Director
The Cupcake Girls
01.2012 - 03.2020
Chef De Partie
Wynn Resorts – In Room Dining
09.2011 - 05.2020
Sous-Chef, Catering & Retail Manager
Morrison Healthcare Management
03.2010 - 09.2011
Cook 2, College Recruiter
Walt Disney World
06.2008 - 03.2010
Admissions (Temporary Position College Recruiting)
Johnson and Wales University
06.2007 - 11.2007
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelors of Science - Food Service Management
Johnson & Wales University
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