Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Cooking
Timeline

Sarah Horta

Self-employeed
Queens,NY
22
years of professional experience

Dedicated and passionate about the things I aspire to do. I'm professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Work History

Column Writer

2 Months
BioNews Services | 07.2026 - Current
  • Author of “Living Rare with SarahNYC,” a column for Rare Obesity News.
  • Write original columns about rare obesity, medically complex care, advocacy, and family experiences.
  • Create patient- and caregiver-centered content that makes complex health experiences easier to understand.
  • Work with the editorial and social media teams on published columns and promotional content

Home Health Aide

3 Years 3 Months
Better Home Health Care | 06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • report changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in client environments for safety.
  • Communicated effectively with clients and families to address needs and concerns.

Caterer

7 Years 6 Months
Self-employeed | 03.2019 - Current
  • Designed catering menus containing ethnic food options to meet needs of diverse customer base.
  • Sourced and selected food and beverage suppliers for contracted events to maintain high standard of service.
  • Collaborated with clients to plan event venues, menus and budgets.
  • Sourced food ingredients from local markets and food suppliers to acquire items needed for food preparation.
  • Offered vegetarian versions of frequently ordered entrees to appeal to health conscious customers.
  • Tested recipes before inclusion in catering menu to verify accuracy of ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Researched menu options for customers with food allergies or special dietary preferences to accommodate varied dietary needs.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
  • Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.

Housekeeper

2 Years
Self Employed Services | 01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Restocked linen and cycled towels and sheets
  • Waxed and polished wood floors
  • Slid beds, sofas and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.

Sales Representative

2 Months
Germed Usa | 09.2008 - 11.2008
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.

Sales Representative

1 Year
ZOOM WIRELESS VERIZON WIRELESS DEALER | 01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.

keeping a daily Inventory of mobile Devices and wireless accessories

. Computer skills are required for processing and completion of contracts

. Also required that i had general knowledge of wireless phones and products sold in the store

.required to meet monthly quotas on all wireless contracts and product sales

. Required to work during high stressful environments

. Assisting customers in the selection and purchase of products and services

Sale Representative

2 Years 4 Months
Wink Communication Cingular & AT&T Wireless Dealer | 09.2004 - 01.2007

Promote Sales by Assisting Customers and offering Suggestions

. Required to persuade customers to sign 24 months contracts

.Ability to Communicate Professional in Person and by phone

.Utilized Product knowledge to promote sales

. Responsible for Training new hires

.making sure that the store or kiosk appearance is clean and presentable at all times

.stay informed of store policies, procedures and promotions

. Required to meet month sales quota per the month

. Required to make sure all employees meet their monthly quota

. Required to work during holidays and extended time in the mall

. Worked under fast pace and high pressure regularly and during holidays

. Required to complete any new training offer for products and plans knowledge

Education

No Degree

Jamaica High School | Queens, NY

Skills

Cost Control and Budgeting
Problem solving strength
Recordkeeping and Documentation
Recipe Development
Menu Planning
Price Negotiation
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Relationship Building
Network development
Sanitation and Cleaning
Standards Compliance
Staff Training
Creative Thinking
Decision Making
Food Preparing
Plating and Presentation
Product description
Customer care
Relationship building
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Ironing and steaming
Hanging items
Sorting personal clothing
Self-Motivated
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Organization and Time Management

Cooking

I'm a single mother of 5 children and very passionate about the goals i aspire to achieve, I've been cooking since the age of 9 years old and I come from a culture that food is our primary thing to keeps us connected, i'm a hard worker and take pride in the work i do.

Timeline

Column Writer

BioNews Services
07.2026 - CurrentRead More

Home Health Aide

Better Home Health Care
06.2023 - CurrentRead More

Caterer

Self-employeed
03.2019 - CurrentRead More

Housekeeper

Self Employed Services
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More

Sales Representative

Germed Usa
09.2008 - 11.2008Read More

Sales Representative

ZOOM WIRELESS VERIZON WIRELESS DEALER
01.2007 - 01.2008Read More

Sale Representative

Wink Communication Cingular & AT&T Wireless Dealer
09.2004 - 01.2007Read More

Jamaica High School

No Degree
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Sarah Horta