Valentina Sanchez- Preciado
Cheshire,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Server
Barcelona Wine Bar
07.2022 - Current
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Server
Vespucci's
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Paralegal Intern
DMK LLC
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
Private Nanny
Private Client
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Connecticut
Waterbury, CT05.2024
High School Diploma -
Cheshire High School
Cheshire, CT06.2020
Skills
- Safe Work Practices
- Menu Memorization and Presentation
- Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
- Practice Management
- Office Administration
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Front Server
Barcelona Wine Bar
07.2022 - Current
Paralegal Intern
DMK LLC
12.2020 - 02.2021
Private Nanny
Private Client
12.2020 - 02.2021
Server
Vespucci's
05.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Connecticut
High School Diploma -
Cheshire High School
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