ORQUIDEA CORTES
Lompoc,CA
Summary
Versatile professional skilled in facilitating engaging learning experiences and optimizing team performance. Adept at collaborating with faculty to align tutoring strategies with educational goals and resolving customer issues to maintain a positive dining atmosphere. Always open to improvement and expanding knowledge.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutoring
Porterville College
Porterville, California
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions to enhance student comprehension and retention.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
- Counseled struggling learners on how best to approach difficult subjects or tasks.
- Collaborated with faculty to align tutoring strategies with course objectives.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance tutoring effectiveness and engagement.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
Restaurant Manager
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurante
Santa Maria, California
03.2011 - 12.2017
- Managed daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction.
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Trained and supervised staff on service standards and food safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented staff schedules to optimize team performance.
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering supplies and controlling waste.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to maintain quality food presentation and taste.
- Monitored financial performance, including payroll and cost control measures.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance dining experience.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
Sales Associate/Cahier/Price Change Team Member
Target
Santa Maria, California
01.2007 - 05.2011
- Processed transactions efficiently at the cash register.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Engaged with customers to provide a positive shopping experience. and provided exceptional customer service.
- Educated customers about promotions and loyalty programs.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Organized merchandise displays to enhance visual appeal and accessibility.
- Participated in inventory management and stock organization.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Cultivated relationships with peers and management to support team objectives.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Physical And Biological Science
Porterville College
Porterville, CA07-2026
Skills
- Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish
- Educational technology
- Study strategies
- Student encouragement
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Friendly attitude
Certification
- Face Healing Method
- College Tutoring
- Give virtual Facial Massage workshops to women around to promote self-care, self-esteem, and mental and physical health.
Timeline
Tutoring
Porterville College
08.2025 - 12.2025
Restaurant Manager
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurante
03.2011 - 12.2017
Sales Associate/Cahier/Price Change Team Member
Target
01.2007 - 05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Physical And Biological Science
Porterville College