Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
CASHIER
Presidente Supermarkets
Delray Beach, FL
07.2023 - 10.2024
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
Sewing Machine Operator
DPI (Integrated Production Dynamics)
Itu, SAO PAULO, BRASIL
09.2021 - 04.2023
Operated single needle and multi-needle industrial sewing machines to assemble apparel components.
Followed safety procedures while operating machinery at all times.
Provided guidance and instruction to other team members in the use of equipment and processes.
Conducted periodic maintenance checks on sewing machines such as oiling and lubricating moving parts.
Repaired or replaced pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons, and lining with sewing machines and hand stitching.
Read and interpreted work order to uphold specific guidelines and produce high-quality pieces.
Threaded sewing machines and changed needles while maintaining optimal safety procedures to prevent accidents and delays.
Attached accessory labels, tags, and hardware to complete pieces.
Promoted maximum efficiency by keeping work spaces clean and well-organized.
Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
Monitored machine operations to detect defective stitching, breaks in thread or machine malfunctions.
Checked fabric for markings and pins to sew together correctly.
Folded or stretched edges or lengths of items while sewing to facilitate forming specified sections.
Aligned items under needles using machine guides, clamps and templates.
Placed thread spools on spindles, inserted bobbins and threaded ends through machine guides.
Matched cloth pieces in correct sequences prior to sewing and verified correct dye lots and patterns.
Seamstress Assistant
PRODANZA
HAVANA, HAVANA, CUBA
07.2015 - 11.2018
Organized and maintained materials, tools, supplies and other items used in production of garments.
Followed safety protocols while operating sewing machines and other equipment at all times.
Inspected finished products for any flaws or defects before they were shipped out.
Took detailed measurements from clients using tailor's tape measure accurately.
Repaired seams on garments that were damaged due to improper stitching or handling.
Assisted seamstress with measuring, cutting and marking fabric for garments.
Added decorative touches such as beading, embroidery or appliqués onto garments according to customer requirements.
Operated sewing machines to stitch together garment parts as instructed by the seamstress.
Identified threads, needles, buttons, zippers and other notions required for each garment project.
Worked closely with the seamstress to help complete projects within given deadlines.
Supported lead seamstress in training new assistants on how to properly use equipment.
Helped to prepare fabrics for sewing by pressing, steaming and ironing them prior to use.
Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping floors and wiping down surfaces regularly.
Maintained inventory of sewing supplies and informed manager when supplies fell below acceptable volumes.
Repaired or replaced pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons, and lining with sewing machines and hand stitching.
Measured garments and assessed clothing on customers to determine proper fitting and necessary alterations.
Pinned altering folds or marked cloth at seam to indicate alterations in progress.
Used razor blades to carefully remove stitching to prepare garments for hemming and alterations.
Sewed outfits using serger, double needle, and walking foot machines.
Read and interpreted work order to uphold specific guidelines and produce high-quality pieces.
Operated machinery and equipment to complete production processes.
Cleaned and organized work areas and maintained tools and equipment.
Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Oversaw machine operations to check for malfunctions, broken parts and glitches to prevent work interruptions.
Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
Marked and tagged identifying information on materials meant for specific projects.
Removed machine attachments and cleaned up residual waste after project completion.
Packaged finished products by following organizational procedures to streamline shipping process.
Wrapped items, placed in boxes and added proper labeling to prepare for shipment.
Cleaned tools, work surfaces and storage areas to achieve proper sanitary conditions.
Assistant Teacher
Daycare & Preschool
Havana, HAVANA, CUBA
08.1996 - 07.1999
Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
Supervised small group activities.
Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads. to enhance lessons.
Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
Evaluated student work using established criteria.
Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving student performance.
Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
Provided one-on-one help to struggling students during study hall sessions.
Facilitated communication between families and school personnel about issues relating to students' academic progress.
Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's development and progress.
Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.