REY CARDENAS
Fullerton,USA
Summary
Great in fast-paced environments, I gained and mastered my communication and problem-solving skills at Levi Strauss to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations. I adapt to guest relations management and maintaining cleanliness; my contributions have consistently improved service quality and operational efficiency. Reliable Sales Associate with strengths in inventory management, training, and customer service. Friendly, knowledgeable, and hard-working team player. Proven success in satisfying sales objectives, and securing repeat patronage.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
RESTAURANT WAITER
La Perla Mexican Cuisine
Santa Ana, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- 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
- Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed
- Balanced excellent customer service with efficient task completion by multitasking effectively throughout each shift
Sales Associate
Levis Strauss & Co
Orange, CA
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Identified and analyzed complex problems to develop effective solutions.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources effectively to address the most critical issues first.
FABRICATOR
Ultimate Sheet Metal
Orange, CA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining properly functioning equipment
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly
Education
No Degree - Business
El Modena High School
Orange, CASkills
- Order Taking
- Communication skills
- Cleanliness
- Service quality
- Time Management
- Food safety awareness
- Customer Service
- Complex Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Guest relations
- Professional appearance
- Food safety understanding
- Tableside service
- Guest Relations Management
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual
- Spanish, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Levis Strauss & Co
11.2024 - 02.2025
RESTAURANT WAITER
La Perla Mexican Cuisine
02.2024 - Current
FABRICATOR
Ultimate Sheet Metal
06.2023 - 09.2023
No Degree - Business
El Modena High School
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