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Samantha De Dios

Santa Barbara,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Coordinator

Jordano's Foodservice
02.2024 - Current
  • Directed associate warehouse teams to process inbound and outbound shipments with speed and accuracy.
  • Coordinated logistics activities including transportation arrangements, warehousing solutions, customs clearance documentation.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues in a timely manner and providing exceptional support.
  • Worked with vendors to make purchases and reconcile invoices.
  • Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Customer Service Representative

Jordano's Foodservice
11.2018 - 02.2024

• Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.

• Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

• Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.

• Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.

• Cover Sales Representatives with product information and orders.

• Work closely with Will Call Pullers for product accuracy for vendors/customers sales orders.

• Assist and organize product donations.

• Processing credits from the drivers delivery, and any problems that arise at Will Call that needs to be credited/or re-billed.

• Assist on receiving, which includes setting up delivery appointments for inbound/outbound routes, and also exporting all POs that received at our warehouse.


Server/Bartender

Belgian Cafe
05.2015 - 11.2018
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Santa Ynez, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • Food and beverage pairings
  • Drink Preparation
  • Menu Recommendations
  • Alcohol Service
  • Food safety understanding
  • Professional Appearance
  • Order Accuracy
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Cash Handling
  • Detail Oriented
  • Strong Work Ethic

Timeline

Operations Coordinator

Jordano's Foodservice
02.2024 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Jordano's Foodservice
11.2018 - 02.2024

Server/Bartender

Belgian Cafe
05.2015 - 11.2018

High School Diploma -

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Samantha De Dios