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Valeria Arango

Valeria Arango

Orlando,FL

Summary

I am someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and getting to know people. I've been in the food industry for about 6 years and have worked for different types of restaurants; family friendly, sports bars, and fast food. I am reliable and a joy to work with and will like to continue that in a new restaurant.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Bartender

Twin Peaks
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.

Server/Bartender/Marketing Manager

Tilted Kilt and Eatery
Bolingbrook, IL
02.2020 - 02.2023
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
  • Managed social media accounts for optimal audience engagement and increased online presence.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding across all company touchpoints and communications channels.
  • Boosted sales performance through the creation of engaging promotional materials and targeted advertising strategies.
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
  • Optimized website content for improved search engine rankings and increased web traffic.

Warehouse Picker

Amazon
Mokena, IL
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Followed established procedures for receiving, storing, rotating, picking and shipping merchandise.
  • Picked items for customer orders according to order slips or verbal instructions.
  • Attended mandatory training sessions regarding safety protocols, operational procedures and new technology implementation.
  • Operated hand-held scanners to track product movement within the warehouse environment.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Packaged items securely in boxes, bags or other containers before shipping.
  • Pulled merchandise to fulfill orders to specification.
  • Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.

Front Desk Receptionist

Body Tech Total Fitness
Mokena, IL
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
  • Monitored visitor access control systems including issuing identification badges when necessary.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift.
  • Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials.
  • Tracked office supplies inventory levels, placed orders for replenishment as needed and monitored deliveries upon arrival.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and organized the smoothie bar area.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly cleaned, maintained and stored after each shift.
  • Maintained knowledge of current smoothie specials and promotions.
  • Complied with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards.

Education

Certificate - Special Effects Makeup

Vocational Academy of Makeup And Prosthetics
Orlando, FL
11-2023

High school diploma -

Lincoln-Way East High School
Frankfort, IL
06.2019

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Patience
  • Responsible
  • Multitasker
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Organizational
  • Social media management
  • Digital marketing
  • Time management
  • Mixology

Languages

English/Spanish, Fluent

Affiliations

  • Line Dancing
  • Cooking
  • Travel
  • Working Out

Timeline

Server/Bartender

Twin Peaks
01.2024 - Current

Server/Bartender/Marketing Manager

Tilted Kilt and Eatery
02.2020 - 02.2023

Warehouse Picker

Amazon
01.2020 - 01.2021

Front Desk Receptionist

Body Tech Total Fitness
06.2017 - 06.2019

Certificate - Special Effects Makeup

Vocational Academy of Makeup And Prosthetics

High school diploma -

Lincoln-Way East High School
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