Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
soon to have certificates
References
Timeline
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Nikki Maldonado

Wayne

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service at Anthony Francos and a strong background in firefighting. Proven ability to resolve conflicts and ensure food safety while maintaining high standards of service. Skilled in team collaboration and emergency response, with a commitment to community safety and effective communication.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

Anthony Francos
Wayne
08.2024 - Current
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a polite manner according to company policy.
  • Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
  • Cleared dishes between courses, refilled drinks as necessary and served any requested condiments or accompaniments.
  • Helped customers select menu items by suggesting courses, explaining specials and answering food preparation questions.
  • Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.

Firefighter

Co.2 fire department wayne
Wayne
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
  • Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
  • Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
  • Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
  • Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
  • Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
  • Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
  • Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
  • Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
  • Conducted fire drills at schools and businesses.
  • Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.

Fast Food Worker

Burger King
Wayne
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
  • Restocked supplies such as napkins, condiments for the convenience of customers.
  • Tailored orders to address customer allergies and gluten concerns.
  • Notified kitchen staff of shortages or special orders, prompting appropriate action and keeping wait times short.
  • Organized food items on serving trays and in carry-out packages.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, taking orders, and answering questions.
  • Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wayne Valley High School
Wayne, NJ
06-2023

Skills

  • Menu knowledge
  • Food safety
  • Customer service
  • Order taking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Cash handling
  • Fire suppression
  • Fire prevention
  • Team communication
  • Training drills
  • Report writing
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Situational awareness
  • Attention to detail
  • Conditions assessment
  • Forcible entry techniques
  • Community relations
  • Fire protection system testing
  • Confined space rescue
  • Relationship building and management
  • Firefighting procedures
  • Ladder rescue
  • Fire department procedures
  • Cooperative relationships
  • Fire response rescue direction
  • Apparatus inspection
  • Public education
  • Fire safety regulations
  • Ventilation techniques
  • Dispatch
  • Fire suppression work
  • First aid certified
  • Life and property protection
  • Rescue equipment use
  • Fire control
  • Map reading and navigation
  • Fire safety plan creation
  • Fire suppression tactics
  • Fire suppression techniques
  • Fire response team direction

Affiliations

  • fire fighting
  • drills
  • learning
  • fishing
  • care taking
  • cooking

Accomplishments

  • succeeded on getting my black shield
  • got a culinary reward when i was in high school

Certification

  • fire 1 certified
  • ics certified
  • hazmat certified
  • cpr certified

soon to have certificates

  • fire 2
  • emt

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Anthony Francos
08.2024 - Current

Firefighter

Co.2 fire department wayne
10.2023 - Current

Fast Food Worker

Burger King
09.2022 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Wayne Valley High School
Nikki Maldonado