Tyara Ceballos-gallego
Sterling,VA
Summary
Skilled professional motivated to enhance customer loyalty with exceptional service. Maintains well-stocked, organized stations ready for any need. Exceeds customer expectations by providing friendly, prompt, and attentive service tailored to customer's preferences. Hardworking professional offers hospitality experience and enthusiasm for helping others. Familiar with organizing seating for individuals or parties to maximize guest satisfaction. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments to handle demanding workloads.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host
Sweetwater
Sterling, VA
12.2023 - Current
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
- Provided customers with accurate wait times and monitored waiting list.
- Managed dining room layout to maximize efficiency of staff members.
Host
Good Eats Emporium
Sterling , VA
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
- Managed dining room layout to maximize efficiency of staff members.
Server
Ashby Ponds
Sterling, VA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
Barista
Ridgetop Coffee
Sterling , VA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Potomac Falls Highschool
Sterling, VA06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VASkills
- Telephone reception
- Team Collaboration
- Menu management
- Server Support
- Reservations Management
- Multitasking proficiency
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CPR certificated
- Zumba Instructor Certification
Affiliations
Member of El Centro (2024- Current) - Hispanic and Latinx cultural club at Virginia Tech
Plenty Food Pantry Volunteer (2024-Current) - Current role assisting at the food pantry local to Blacksburg
Zumba instructor fundraising (2017-Current) - I have my Zumba instructor certification and have been a guest instructor at various fundraisers for hurricanes, sickness, and advocacy for #BELIKERYAN fundraisers.
Operation Christmas Child Volunteer Assistant (2018-Current) - Create a shoebox with various Christmas goodies for the less fortunate in multiple countries.
#BELIKERYAN volunteer ambassador (2018-Current) - Help with research funds and organizational processes for Ryan Alam MPAN rare disease.
National anthem singer for Morven Park polo events (2018-2020) - Opened up polo events by singing the national anthem 2 years in a row back to back.
Lead singer at my local church band (Cornerstone Chapel) (2020-2024) - Sang every Thursday before Bible study and Sunday for the high school ministry.
Special needs Volunteer at Cornerstone Chapel, Sterling VA (2021-2023) - Assisted Sunday mornings at the special needs daycare at church.
Girls basketball manager (2021-2022): I helped the girls' basketball team, getting school games started and organized as well as managing all games.
Accomplishments
- Placed for ICDC Deca competition 2024
- Member of the French National Honor Society
-Member of the National Honor Society
- Earned Advanced Highschool Diploma (4-year honor student)
Scholarships Recieved:
- Federal Pell Grant
- VA Guar Asst Prgrm Books+Suppl
- VA Guar Asst Program
- Virginia Tech Scholarship
Timeline
Host
Sweetwater
12.2023 - Current
Host
Good Eats Emporium
03.2023 - 12.2024
Server
Ashby Ponds
10.2022 - 11.2023
Barista
Ridgetop Coffee
09.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Potomac Falls Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Virginia Tech
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