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SELINA RIVERA

New York

Summary

Skilled Food Server with six years in high-volume restaurants and catering events, delivering outstanding service and maintaining composure under pressure. Proven multitasker known for enhancing customer satisfaction and upholding industry standards, contributing to the positive reputation of dining establishments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Lucky Strike Times Square
New York
06.2025 - Current
  • Created a positive first impression by greeting guests warmly.
  • Take food and beverage orders and accurately enter them into the Tablet or POS ordering system.
  • Guided guests in order selection by highlighting popular menu items to enhance their dining experience.
  • Ensure all orders are filled quickly and accurately and that food is of high quality.
  • Followed up with guest tables to promptly address additional requests and ensure satisfaction.
  • Deliver guest checks and collect payments.
  • Communicate any food allergy or special nutrition needs to kitchen staff.
  • Assist guests with game play.
  • Handled customer service issues and escalated concerns to management.
  • Supported colleagues during rush periods to maintain smooth operations and enhance overall guest service.
  • Perform some cleaning duties, such as at the service station, around the kitchen and in the dining area.

Server

Electric Shuffle NYC
New York
07.2024 - Current
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Greeted guests promptly to create a positive first impression.
  • Take food and beverage orders and accurately enter them into the POS ordering system.
  • Ensure all orders are filled quickly and accurately and that food is of high quality.
  • Run food during peak times.
  • Deliver guest checks and collect payments.
  • Followed up with guest tables and fulfilled additional requests promptly to maintain high service standards.
  • Guided guests in order selection by promoting popular menu items to enhance dining experience.
  • Communicate any food allergy or special nutrition needs to kitchen staff.
  • Resolved customer service issues and escalated complex cases to management to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Frequently assist colleagues during rush periods to foster/promote teamwork while providing exceptional service and guest dining experience.

Finance Coordinator

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology
New York
04.2022 - Current
  • Manage accounts payable for the department (office expenditures, travel and business reimbursements, wire transfers/check requests, cash deposits and journal vouchers).
  • Maintain all financial records for the department with precision and attention to detail and a strong working knowledge of Columbia's financial policies.
  • Set up vendor profiles. Perform A/C invoice processing via ARC and Concur financial systems. Effectively resolve payment issues by adeptly communicating with vendors on payment status.
  • Review staff travel and business expense reports for policy adherence.
  • Track all department expenses using an Excel tracking sheet.
  • Assist with the honorarium and reimbursement process for external visitors and guest speakers.
  • Manage the purchase order requisition process. Collaborate with Purchasing and service providers on procurement agreements ensuring compliance. Develop positive relations with external vendors and clients.
  • Liaise with the Director of Academic Administration and Finance to reconcile budgets, investigate unidentified charges and initiate corrective entries.
  • Reconcile monthly P-Card transactions.
  • Support the annual financial year-end closing processes, ensuring exactness and timeliness of transactions/reports. Process Journal vouchers and Internal Transfer Journals (ITFs) as required.
  • Assist with a wide range of office support functions including filing, emailing, meeting space reservations and ordering office supplies.

Server

Pink Taco
New York
04.2023 - 02.2026

• Provided excellent customer service.

• Took food and beverage orders and entered them accurately into POS system to streamline service.

• Ensured timely and accurate order fulfillment, maintaining high food quality standards.

• Assisted guests in order selection by promoting specific menu items.

• Regularly followed up with guest tables and promptly fulfilled additional requests.

• Delivered guest checks and collected payments.

• Communicated any food allergy or special nutrition needs to kitchen staff.

• Assisted colleagues during rush periods to enhance teamwork and improve guest dining experience.

Handled customer service problems and escalated to management for further assistance.

Education

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Technology Systems

Pace University
New York
05.2005

Associate In Science (A.S.) - Office Administration In Business

Katharine Gibbs School
New York
05.2001

Skills

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Communication skills
  • Multitasking skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Dependable worker
  • Flexibility
  • Friendly demeanor
  • Critical thinking

References

References available upon request

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Certification

Food Handler's Certificate

Timeline

Server

Lucky Strike Times Square
06.2025 - Current

Server

Electric Shuffle NYC
07.2024 - Current

Server

Pink Taco
04.2023 - 02.2026

Finance Coordinator

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology
04.2022 - Current

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Technology Systems

Pace University

Associate In Science (A.S.) - Office Administration In Business

Katharine Gibbs School
SELINA RIVERA