Melanie Rodriguez
Ellensburg,WA
Summary
Through my varies jobs experiences I've manged to be attentive and creative, professional and passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Through my customer service experience I am skilled at high-energy at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences. And always in search for many new opportunities/skills to learn.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Creative Kids Learning Center
Ellensburg, WA
09.2022 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Server/Host
Panda Garden
Ellensburg, WA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Food Runner
The Stovehouse
Ellensburg, WA
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with management team on ways to improve service levels within the restaurant.
- Replenished water glasses, bread baskets, condiments and other necessities during meal service.
- Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
- Employed strong organizational skills to handle high-volume service periods without compromising quality.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ellensburg High School
Ellensburg, WA06-2022
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WASkills
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Observational skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Menu Memorization
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Performance Improvement
- Issue Resolution
- Guest Engagement
- Strong Work Ethic
- Service prioritization
Accomplishments
- Seal of Biliteracy
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server/Host
Panda Garden
05.2023 - 08.2023
Preschool Teacher
Creative Kids Learning Center
09.2022 - Current
Food Runner
The Stovehouse
09.2021 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Ellensburg High School
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Yakima Valley Community College
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