Sara Mendez
Torrance,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record at Health Right 360, adept in sanitation practices and fostering positive customer experiences. Excelled in enhancing resident satisfaction and brand recognition through effective conflict resolution and promotional strategies. Skilled in kitchen equipment operation and embodying reliability, I significantly contribute to workplace efficiency and safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Aide
Health Right 360
- Maintained a clean working environment by consistently washing dishes and completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Promoted workplace safety through careful adherence to established procedures for handling sharp utensils, hot surfaces, and heavy equipment.
Resident Assistant
First Rate Staffing/ Harbor Interfaith
12.2023 - Current
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Managed front desk operations during assigned shifts, assisting visitors with inquiries while maintaining accurate records of residence hall activities.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among roommates and neighbors by mediating discussions and proposing fair solutions.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving conflicts within the community.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Conducted regular room inspections to ensure adherence to residence hall policies, maintaining a clean and organized living environment.
- Mentored new Resident Assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for managing various situations.
- Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
- Monitored building access during evening hours to provide a secure living environment while fostering strong relationships with residents.
- Assisted with move-in/move-out processes, reducing wait times and ensuring smooth transitions for incoming and outgoing residents.
- Organized social events for residents to foster a sense of community and belonging, resulting in increased resident retention.
- Collaborated with campus security to maintain a safe living environment for all residents.
- Developed educational programs focusing on topics such as time management, study habits, and stress reduction techniques to promote academic success among residents.
- Improved communication between residents and management through consistent updates and informative newsletters.
- Established and enforced residence hall policies and quiet hours to establish safe and respectful living environment.
- Coordinated maintenance requests with appropriate staff members to address facility issues in a timely manner.
- Maintained detailed records of incidents and resolutions, contributing to overall improvement of dormitory policies.
- Assisted in evacuation during emergency situations, ensuring safety and accountability of all residents.
- Streamlined move-in and move-out processes, making transitions smoother and more efficient for residents.
- Developed valuable life skills in residents, including time management, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
Brand Ambassador
Goodwill Southern California Store & Donation Center
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
- Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.
- Enhanced brand recognition by executing promotional events and engaging customers with product demonstrations.
- Boosted sales through effective collaboration with store staff to promote products in high-traffic areas.
- Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
- Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
Education
High School Diploma - Education
Banning High School
Wilmington, CA05.2007
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Chef support
- Food Safety
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safety Regulations
- Sanitation Practices
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Meal planning abilities
- Inventory Monitoring
- Knife handling skills
- Food storage protocol
- Positive Attitude
- Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
- Punctual and Reliable
- Cleaning and sanitation
Timeline
Resident Assistant
First Rate Staffing/ Harbor Interfaith
12.2023 - Current
Brand Ambassador
Goodwill Southern California Store & Donation Center
04.2022 - 08.2023
Kitchen Aide
Health Right 360
High School Diploma - Education
Banning High School
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