Paola Colmenares
Miramar
Summary
Offering friendly and professional experience, ready to learn in a variety of dynamic environments. Brings understanding of effective guest interaction, coupled with ability to quickly adapt to new tasks. Ready to use and develop communication and customer service skills
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Cebiche bar
Pembroke pines, US
09.2025 - Current
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high standards of service quality.
- Recommended menu items based on customer preferences, increasing overall sales and engagement.
Server
Prosecco22
Pembroke Pines, FL, US
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Greeted and seated guests; presented menus and took orders.
- Served food and drinks; managed payments and transactions.
- Addressed customer concerns, Maintained dining area cleanliness and assisted with large parties.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Zales - The Diamond Store
North Miami, FL, US
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Greet and engage customers, providing assistance.
- Deliver service by learning customers' needs, offering product knowledge, and presenting merchandise in a compelling way.
- Meet store sales goals through effective selling.
- Ensuring displays are clean, organized, and visually appealing.
- Process transactions accurately
Busser/FOH
Dragon gate
Pembroke Pines, FL, US
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Welcome guests and promptly attend to tables
- Share your menu knowledge to assist guests with questions and special requests
- Check-in with guests to assure satisfaction with each course and beverage
- Clean tables, complete closing duties and re-stock tableware and other supplies
Front of House
Chowology
Pembroke Pines, FL, US
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Take customer orders and relay them accurately to the kitchen staff, ensuring special requests or dietary restrictions are noted.
- Provide detailed explanations of menu items, including ingredients, preparation methods, and recommendations, to assist customers in making informed choices.
- Serve food and beverages to customers promptly and efficiently, ensuring proper presentation and adherence to quality standards.
Humane Society Volunteer
The Humane Society of the United States
Pembroke Pines, FL, US
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in daily care routines for animals, ensuring cleanliness and wellbeing of shelter facilities.
- Enhanced visitor experience by conducting informative and engaging museum tours.
Education
Environmental Engineering -
Broward College
02.2026
High school diploma - undefined
Somerset Academy High School
Pembroke Pines, FL05.2024
Skills
- Restaurant experience
- Animal care
- Sales
- Customer service
- POS
- Food safety
- Guest engagement
- Fine dining experience
- Wine knowledge
- Cocktail experience
- Cash handling
- Serving
Languages
English
Spanish
Bilingual
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Residence Permit: US resident
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- CPR
- Driver's License
Timeline
Server
Cebiche bar
09.2025 - Current
Seasonal Sales Associate
Zales - The Diamond Store
11.2024 - 02.2025
Server
Prosecco22
03.2024 - 06.2025
Busser/FOH
Dragon gate
08.2023 - 05.2024
Front of House
Chowology
11.2022 - 08.2023
Humane Society Volunteer
The Humane Society of the United States
06.2022 - 09.2022
High school diploma - undefined
Somerset Academy High School
Environmental Engineering -
Broward College