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Sara Maestas

1217 Cottonwood Cortez,Colorado

Summary

Focused, driven, dependable, fast learning, and versatile worker with a positive attitude. Adept multitasker with the skills necessary to communicate and coordinate with a team. Detail-oriented, methodically minded with strong organizational prowess. Proficient skills in maintaining clean, orderly, sanitary, and safe workplace environments. Experienced in retail, customer service, food preparation, housekeeping, hospitality, and early childhood care. Always excited and eager to learn.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

The Salvation Army
01.2011 - Current

Sorted through and stocked donations, operated front end registers, maintained conditions of store shelves, floors, restrooms, etc.

Kitchen Lead

McDonald's
09.2018 - 01.2020

Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and quality standards., trained and mentored team members on efficient food preparation techniques, as well as prepared and cooked a variety of menu items following standardized recipes, ensured food safety and sanitation protocols were consistently upheld in kitchen operations.

Dishwasher

Loungin' Lizard
07.2020 - 02.2021

Operated industrial dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards as well as sorted and organized dishes, utensils, and kitchenware for optimal workflow efficiency.

Clerk Cashier

Speedway
02.2021 - 11.2021

Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and audits as well as managed cash drawer, balancing take at end of shifts with precision.

Assistant Teacher

The Children’s Kiva
01.2022 - 08.2024

Supported lead teachers in maintaining classroom flow, managed classroom materials stock and ensured clean environments, oversaw classrooms independently during lead teacher breaks, organized snacks, activities and occasional curriculum input.

Guest Services Agent

Dunton Hot Springs
08.2024 - 12.2024

Managed front desk operations, efficiently handling check-ins, check-outs, and reservation inquiries, collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance teams to uphold high standards of property presentation as well as delivered exceptional guest services, ensuring satisfaction through personalized interactions and prompt resolutions.

Front Desk Agent

Aramark; Mesa Verde National Park
04 2024 - 10 2024

Managed guest check-in and check-out processes, ensuring seamless customer service experience, resolved guest inquiries and concerns promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty, maintained accurate records of reservations, cancellations, and modifications using hotel management software, as well as occasional property management such as rest station cleanliness.

Delivery Expert

Domino's Pizza
09 2025 - 12.2025

Delivered orders promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient route management, assisted in store cleanliness as well as participated in necessary food preparation.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Southwest Open School
Cortez, CO
05.2018

Concurrent Enrollment - English 101 Course

Pueblo Community College
Mancos, CO
04.2018

Skills

  • Positive Mental Attitude
  • Computer proficiency
  • Orderly and organized
  • Collaboration talent
  • Communication skills
  • Transferable skills
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • Emergency Disaster Management Services Training, Salvation Army, 01/27/17
  • Introduction to First Aid and CPR, Colorado Shines, 04/12/22
  • Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect, Colorado Shines, 04/12/22
  • Medication Administration Training, Partial, Colorado Shines, 04/25/22

Timeline

Guest Services Agent

Dunton Hot Springs
08.2024 - 12.2024

Assistant Teacher

The Children’s Kiva
01.2022 - 08.2024

Clerk Cashier

Speedway
02.2021 - 11.2021

Dishwasher

Loungin' Lizard
07.2020 - 02.2021

Kitchen Lead

McDonald's
09.2018 - 01.2020

Volunteer

The Salvation Army
01.2011 - Current

Concurrent Enrollment - English 101 Course

Pueblo Community College

Front Desk Agent

Aramark; Mesa Verde National Park
04 2024 - 10 2024

Delivery Expert

Domino's Pizza
09 2025 - 12.2025

High School Diploma - General Studies

Southwest Open School