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Rosa Elena Gaxiola Parada

Pomona,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and determined individual with experience in growing and cultivating a variety of plants and shrubs. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Seeking nursery or greenhouse position within the organization. Pursuing an opportunity to utilize several years of agricultural and kitchen hospitality experience to add value to an exciting team.Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills with desire to take on new challenges. Attentive at working effectively unsupervised and quickly with efficient Kitchen Prep work maintaining quality skills in ingredient preparation, kitchen equipment use, and maintaining cleanliness standards. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and support to surrounding staff.

Overview

2
2
Languages
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cultivation Specialist

Fiore Farms Construction & Operations
Adelanto, CA
02.2022 - 05.2026
  • Cultivated specific plant species using best agricultural practices and modern technologies.
  • Cultivated specific plant species using best agricultural practices and modern technologies.
  • Implemented pest management strategies to safeguard crops from infestations and diseases, minimizing the risk of crop loss.
  • Maintained accurate crop and batch counts for effective management of plant strains. with matching strains to determine precise transfer amounts for initiating growth of new harvestable plants.

Kitchen prep/Cook's Assistant

Cardenas Markets
Pomona, California
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Prepared fresh ingredients for daily meal and refreshment production, ensuring quality and efficiency in Cardenas Markets kitchen.
  • Assisted chefs in cooking and plating meals according to restaurant and customers standards for dine in and take out experiences.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas to support safe food handling and efficient operations.
  • Executed end-of-day shift closing procedures to ensure kitchen readiness for the next day. Ensured the whole workstations are properly sanitized and organized with all ready to use equipment and utensils , etc.
  • Followed safety guidelines to ensure a hygienic kitchen environment.
  • Operated kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, and ovens, safely and efficiently.

Education

Ma - Medical Assisting

Northwest College
07.2015 - 08.2018

Park West High School
Pomona, CA

Skills

  • Agricultural practices
  • Pest management
  • Harvest planning
  • Quality assurance
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Soil analysis
  • Harvesting methods
  • Growth monitoring
  • Climate adaptation
  • Plant disease identification
  • Plant cultivation
  • Soil health management
  • Culinary techniques
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Quality control measures
  • Foodservice sanitation
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Customer service
  • Efficient multitasking

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Cultivation Specialist

Fiore Farms Construction & Operations
02.2022 - 05.2026

Kitchen prep/Cook's Assistant

Cardenas Markets
09.2020 - 01.2021

Ma - Medical Assisting

Northwest College
07.2015 - 08.2018

Park West High School
Rosa Elena Gaxiola Parada