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Solmarie Vazquez

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Experienced Youth Specialist skilled in crisis de-escalation and safety planning. Proven ability to build trusting relationships and collaborate with teams to support at-risk youth in achieving positive outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Specialist

Bethany Christian Services
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2020 - Current

Youth Specialist

  • Built positive, trusting relationships through active listening and consistent engagement.
  • Effectively, deescalating conflicts and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Collaborated with teams to assess needs and coordinate safety plans for at risk youth.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youths, offering compassionate guidance during times of personal struggle.

Recreational Therapy

  • Provided supervision to youth in individual and group settings, though recreational therapy that promotes social ,cultural and emotional support.

Team player

  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean facility, ensuring a positive environment for all users.

Customer Service Cashier

Aldi Supermarket
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2018 - 01.2019

Cashier

Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate cash handling and adherence to company policies.

  • Collaborated with other team members to optimized workflow during rush hours, improving service speed.

Customer Services

  • Assisted customers with inquiries, providing product information and resolving issues or questions.
  • Helping customers in locating products throughout the store for enhanced shopping experiences and increased sales opportunities.

Maintenances

  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing shelves and storage areas for easier product access.
  • Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors.
  • Clean and organized checkout area, and other areas of the store to ensure customers safety.

Line Cook

Restaurante El Pilon
Manati, Puerto Rico
05.2017 - 08.2018

Cook

  • Prepared high-quality ingredients for daily menu items,

ensuring freshness and flavor consistency.

  • Executed cooking techniques across various vegan dishes, maintaining restaurant standards and recipes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Ensured smooth kitchen operations during special events or private parties.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing.

Maintenances

  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and efficient workflow during peak hours.

Education

Certificate Culinary Arts -

Instituto De Banca Y Comercio
Manati, Puerto Rico
06-2017

High School Diploma -

North Point Tech
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
05-2001

Skills

  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Driver Deliveries
  • Customer Services
  • Behavior management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Youth mentoring

Accomplishments

CPI/CPR/HIPPA

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Youth Specialist

Bethany Christian Services
08.2020 - Current

Customer Service Cashier

Aldi Supermarket
09.2018 - 01.2019

Line Cook

Restaurante El Pilon
05.2017 - 08.2018

Certificate Culinary Arts -

Instituto De Banca Y Comercio

High School Diploma -

North Point Tech