Patrick Gonzalez
VB,Virginia
Summary
I'm Highly skilled in communication and team Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. I'm eager to collaborate and problem solve with others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Server
Bay Lake Retirement And Assisted Living Community
VB, Virginia
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Implemented effective communication systems between departments.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
Cashier to Office Person
Delhaize
VB, Virginia
08.2018 - 10.2023
- Delivered customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans, and organizing candy racks.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive cash, check, and credit card payment.
- Checked personal identification during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Welcomed customers and offered assistance to help find store items.
- Greeted customers and responded to informational requests.
Camp Counselor
Goshen Parks And Recreation
Rockbridge, Virginia
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Facilitated group discussions and reflections, helping campers articulate their experiences and learn from one another.
- Documented individual progress toward meeting treatment goals.
- Promoted respect for the environment throughout all activities.
- Provided guidance to campers in a safe environment.
- Monitored camper behavior at all times to ensure safety standards were met.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Taught basic survival skills such as knot tying or fire building techniques.
- Encouraged camper participation and engagement through enthusiastic leadership and role modeling.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to youth development and outdoor education.
- Supervised swimming sessions while ensuring water safety protocols were adhered to.
- Welcomed participants and directed themto assigned areas.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect thesafety of recreational activity participants.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in anew environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frank W. Cox High School
Virginia Beach, VA06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
TCC
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Food safety
- Menu knowledge
- Order accuracy
- POS system operation
- Effective communication
- Strong communication skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Hospitality and accommodation
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout Rank earned
- Part of The Thespian Honor Society
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Certificate of Completion in the Thirty-First Session Virginia Beach Youth Police Academy
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Culinary Server
Bay Lake Retirement And Assisted Living Community
08.2024 - 03.2025
Camp Counselor
Goshen Parks And Recreation
06.2019 - 08.2019
Cashier to Office Person
Delhaize
08.2018 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Frank W. Cox High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
TCC