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Valerie Bastidas

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Motivated Shift Leader enthusiastic about helping team members meet and exceed objectives with compassionate leadership. Talented trainer and operational problem-solver with front-line experience and collaborative nature. Resourceful in balancing customer, company and employee needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Activities Assistant

Cerritos Vista Healthcare
Bellflower, CA
04.2023 - Current
  • Monitored residents during activities to ensure safety and well-being, providing assistance and encouragement as needed.
  • Assisted with transportation of residents to and from activity areas, ensuring a smooth and respectful transition.
  • Communicated regularly with families to keep them informed about residents’ participation and progress in activities.

Shift Leader

Taco Nazo
Bellflower, CA
07.2021 - Current
  • Lead a team of 10 employees a shift during peak hours, ensuring all staff members are trained on customer service protocols, food preparation standards, and health regulations.
  • Performed disciplinary actions when necessary, following company guidelines.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently by providing timely solutions or escalating the issue as needed.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records of products used during shifts.
  • Prepared daily reports detailing shift activities, including labor hours worked, everyone's flexibility, and enhancing employee performance.

Enhance customer satisfaction by warmly welcoming them with free tacos for their first time, explaining the menu, and providing excellent service.

ER Intern

Pathways Community Services
Lakewood, CA
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • Helped maintain a clean and organized environment by restocking supplies, sanitizing equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols.
  • Participated in educational workshops and training sessions, enhancing knowledge of medical terminology, emergency protocols, and patient care techniques.
  • Shadowed ER medical staff, including physicians and nurses, to gain hands-on experience in patient care and emergency procedures.

Elementary School Volunteer

Paramount Unified School District
Paramount, California
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated reading sessions to 2nd-grade students, encouraging a love of literature and helping students improve their reading comprehension and fluency.
  • Provided individualized instruction to struggling learners.
  • Helped supervise recess and lunch periods at the school.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among children through reinforcement and praise.
  • Supported teachers in grading student assignments and tests.

Education

High School Diploma -

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2027

Skills

  • Customer Service Management
  • Problem-Solving-Quickly identifying issues and developing effective solutions to resolve customer problems
  • Empathy-Understanding and relating to customers' feelings, enhancing the customer experience
  • Patience-Remaining calm and composed, especially in challenging situations or with difficult customers
  • Safety Awareness-Being vigilant about safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for children
  • Cultural Sensitivity-Understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds of children and their families
  • Teamwork-Collaborating with other adults (teachers, parents, etc) to support children's development

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CPR certified

Timeline

Activities Assistant

Cerritos Vista Healthcare
04.2023 - Current

ER Intern

Pathways Community Services
08.2021 - 01.2024

Elementary School Volunteer

Paramount Unified School District
08.2021 - 12.2023

Shift Leader

Taco Nazo
07.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

University of California - Los Angeles
Valerie Bastidas