Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Manager

Nicolas Valderrama

Miami,FL

Summary

Experienced manager with a strong background in hospitality, sales, and team leadership. Skilled in driving revenue, managing operations, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Multilingual in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Looking to transition into automotive sales or customer service, bringing proven communication, relationship-building, and results-driven performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Ceviche 105 Group
Miami
01.2022 - Current

• Increased sales through strategic upselling, team coaching, and strong menu knowledge

• Developed and managed staff schedules to balance labor efficiency with peak service demands

• Acted as the main communication bridge between kitchen, bar, and front desk, improving service speed and accuracy

• Trained and developed team members, improving service consistency and overall performance

Customer Service Representative Manager

Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
NYC, NY
12.2017 - 01.2022
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Cultivated impactful relationships with customers and drove business development by delivering product knowledge.

Sales Associate

Red Ventures
Charlotte , NC
04.2016 - 09.2017
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Advertising & Marketing

Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Bogota, Colombia.

High School Diploma -

Gimnasio Emilio De Brigard
Bogota, Colombia.

Skills

    1 Leadership & Team Development

    Lead, train, and motivate diverse teams in high-volume environments while maintaining performance and accountability

    2 Sales Growth & Upselling Strategy

    Drive revenue through strong product knowledge, guest engagement, and strategic upselling techniques

    3 Operations Management & Efficiency

    Manage floor operations, scheduling, and real-time problem-solving in fast-paced, high-pressure settings

    4 Multilingual Communication & Customer Relations

    Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, enabling effective communication with diverse guests, resolving issues efficiently, and enhancing overall customer experience

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Portuguese
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Manager

Ceviche 105 Group
01.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative Manager

Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
12.2017 - 01.2022

Sales Associate

Red Ventures
04.2016 - 09.2017

High School Diploma -

Gimnasio Emilio De Brigard

Some College (No Degree) - Advertising & Marketing

Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Nicolas Valderrama