Perla Velazquez
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Motivated High School Graduate with strong communication and teamwork skills. Demonstrated adaptability and work ethic in fast-paced environments, consistently achieving high-quality results under pressure. Pursued flexible part-time roles with availability for weekend and evening shifts.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
Club soda
Fort Wayne, IN
11.2025 - Current
- Welcomed guests to the Club Soda dining room with friendly service.
- Managed reservations and walk-ins for Club Soda using seating plans.
- Escorted guests to tables and presented menus at Club Soda.
- Handled special seating requests and large-party arrangements with care.
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to ensure a positive dining experience.
- Arranged seating to improve restaurant flow and meet guest preferences.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Communicated with servers regarding new tables and changes in food availability to ensure seamless service.
Hostess
The Deck
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered customer service support across diverse environments, ensuring positive experiences for guests
- Facilitated conflict resolution in team meetings, helping maintain a collaborative atmosphere
- Executed multitasking strategies in fast-paced environments, effectively managing multiple priorities
- Managed conflict resolution during team meetings
- Held responsibility for task completion and team collaboration
Cashier/Cook
La Michoacana Food Truck
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed daily finances to ensure accurate budgeting and cash flow.
- Prepared tacos, quesadillas, and sides using fresh ingredients and food safety standards.
- Demonstrated patience while assisting customers during busy periods.
- Consistently arrived on time for shifts to ensure operational readiness.
- Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive customer information.
- Restocked ingredients, drinks, and supplies for daily food truck operations.
- Followed food handling procedures and sanitation rules for mobile kitchen service.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Money Management
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout the kitchen and dining area.
Education
South Side High School
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- Customer service
- Guest relations
- Reservation management
- Conflict resolution
- Phone etiquette
- Team communication
- Multitasking abilities
- Food safety standards
- Customer engagement
- Greeting guests
- Hospitality management
- Reservation handling
- Problem-solving
- Friendly demeanor
Additional Skills
Bilingual in Spanish
Volunteerism
YMCA Youth Service Bureau, Anti-Graffiti, 2023-06, 2024-06, Established teamwork and adaptability, Painted over graffiti in Allen County
References
- Miriam Foster, Youth advocate, myriam_foster@fwymca.org, (260)205-3224, YMCA Youth Service Bureau
- James, McFadden,Youth Advocate, james_mcfadden@fwymca.org, (260)615-2884, YMCA Youth Service Bureau
- Noelle Reith, manager at club soda, (260)-704-4311
- Joseph Bailey, manager at The Deck, (260)- 450-8667
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Club soda
11.2025 - Current
Hostess
The Deck
05.2025 - Current
Cashier/Cook
La Michoacana Food Truck
06.2024 - 07.2025
South Side High School