RAMZI SALIH
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Versatile and dedicated, I honed my skills in attention to detail and effective multitasking at Taller Azul Italia, C.A., ensuring high-quality outcomes in both painting and customer service roles. Leveraging strong work ethic and excellent communication, I significantly reduced material wastage and enhanced customer satisfaction, demonstrating a proven track record of quality assurance and team collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Oshkosh
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained painting equipment in excellent condition, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Assisted in the training of new team members, sharing knowledge about best practices for industrial painting applications.
- Reduced material wastage by optimizing paint usage through accurate measurements and application techniques.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in every aspect of the painting process, resulting in consistent high-quality workmanship.
Restaurant Waiter
Taqueria Arandas
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy on order placement and delivery.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
PRE Painter
Taller Azul Italia, C.A.
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Managed inventory of supplies and ensured proper maintenance of painting equipment for optimal performance on each job site.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
Restaurant Waiter
Pancitos Gourmet
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy on order placement and delivery.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Adhered to company guidelines and safety protocols for proper food handling and presentation.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Bakery Cashier
Panaderia Sweda
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Maintained a clean, organized, and well-stocked cashier area to ensure smooth operations.
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and special requests professionally and effectively.
- Assisted in inventory management by conducting regular stock checks and updating records accordingly.
- Assisted with store opening and closing procedures, ensuring the bakery was ready for business on time and properly secured after hours.
- Supported other staff members during busy times by assisting with cleaning tasks or restocking shelves as needed.
- Provided excellent service through timely bagging of purchased items, ensuring freshness and quality upon customer departure.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
- Inspected goods to establish accurate pricing and labeling.
- Recommended new bakery items to customers based on taste preferences, building rapport and boosting sales.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
- Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Education
DRIVER LICENSE
MARACAY VENEZUELA02-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
IUCAF
Maracay Venezuela07-2010
High School Diploma -
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
MARACAY VENEZUELLA07-2007
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Exterior painting
- Effective multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Time management
- Team player
- Creative thinking
- Quality assurance
- Excellent communication
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Respirator use
- Protective coatings
- Issue resolution
- Exceptional time management
- Painting equipment operation
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Painter
Oshkosh
04.2024 - Current
Restaurant Waiter
Taqueria Arandas
03.2023 - 03.2024
PRE Painter
Taller Azul Italia, C.A.
04.2021 - 12.2022
Restaurant Waiter
Pancitos Gourmet
07.2017 - 02.2020
Bakery Cashier
Panaderia Sweda
01.2014 - 01.2017
DRIVER LICENSE
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
IUCAF
High School Diploma -
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
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