Serena Zarate
PALACIOS,TX
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in office assistant and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Trainer
YMCA
Palacios, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Designed personalized fitness programs tailored to individual client goals and abilities.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted training plans to ensure continuous improvement.
- Conducted fitness assessments to evaluate initial capabilities and track development over time.
- Provided nutritional guidance and education to enhance overall wellness for clients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workout areas, ensuring safety standards were met.
- Engaged clients through motivational techniques, promoting retention and commitment to fitness goals.
- Streamlined client onboarding process, ensuring smooth and welcoming introduction to gym facilities and services.
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
Cashier
Lowe's Market
Palacios, TX
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Processed customer transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained organized checkout area to ensure efficient operations.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking shelves as needed.
- Handled cash and credit transactions with attention to detail.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Office Assistant (part-time)
Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
Palacios, TX
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed office communications, ensuring timely responses and efficient information flow.
- Coordinated scheduling and appointments, optimizing team members' availability and productivity.
- Assisted in document preparation and management, maintaining accuracy and organization of files.
- Implemented filing systems, enhancing retrieval efficiency for critical documents.
- Conducted regular data entry tasks, ensuring precision and consistency across various databases.
Kitchen Staff Member
Lemur's
Palacios, TX
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Prepared and assembled menu items according to specifications and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and improve service efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages to supervisors.
Education
Accounting
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TXHigh School Diploma -
Palacios High School
Palacios, TXSkills
- Personalized fitness programming
- Client progress monitoring
- Fitness assessments
- Nutritional guidance
- Office communication management
- Data entry accuracy
- Customer service
- Dependable and punctual
Timeline
Personal Trainer
YMCA
10.2025 - Current
Cashier
Lowe's Market
05.2023 - 10.2025
Kitchen Staff Member
Lemur's
01.2023 - 04.2023
Office Assistant (part-time)
Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
01.2022 - 05.2024
Accounting
Wharton County Junior College
High School Diploma -
Palacios High School