Valentina Corona
At Ej's Meridian Cafe, I excelled as a Restaurant Hostess, enhancing guest relations and ensuring repeat visits by delivering exceptional service. Skilled in organization and conflict resolution, I effectively coordinated front-of-house operations and improved dining experiences. Resourceful Beauty Advisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in skincare consultation, makeup application techniques, and product knowledge to provide personalized beauty solutions. Excel in communication, adaptability, and customer service, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty. As a Barista, I learned the instant gratification of customers enjoying what i had prepared, as well as maintaining relationships with regulars and potential regulars, always maintained a clean workplace and served and stored food according to FDA regulations. As a hostess at Prime Social Reserve, I used my previous experience from other jobs to portray a welcoming presence to our guests, as well as coordinating seating arrangements and honoring requests to the best of my ability. Now upgraded to a server at Ej's Meridian, I enjoy the enviroment and the satisfaction of the guests I serve. I truly enjoy serving out of all the jobs I've had and I think of it as if they were guests in my own home.
Work History
Ej's Meridian Cafe
4 Months- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Beauty Advisor
1 Year 6 Months- Helped customers feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
- Main goal was to get as many customers to sign up for loyalty accounts and apply for store credit cards.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of all beauty products available for sale.
- Demonstrated how to apply makeup, including eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush and lipstick.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by wiping down counters, organizing shelves and disposing of trash appropriately.
Barista
7 Months- Conflict resolution
- Experience working as a team and cooperating on tasks
- Processed payments
- Socially interactive with both regulars and new customers
- Kept work areas, and tools clean, followed hygiene protocols
- Worked on drinks at an efficient pace
- Quickly adapts to new drink recipes
Hostess
3 Months- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring prompt and courteous service.
- Managed reservations and waitlists using OpenTable system for efficient seating arrangements.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to communicate guest needs and menu updates effectively.
Restaurant Server
1 Year- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Delivered unparalleled service to drive positive dining experience and repeat customer visits.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.