Vanessa Barrera

• One year as a line Deputy in the jail: ensuring safety, security and well-being of inmates. Day-to-day tasks included module security, assisting nurses with medication pass, providing basic needs of inmates, schedule management. Worked with the administrative segregation population, was a member of the Tactical Team, and took many leadership roles within the team.

• Two years as Medical Deputy: Day-to-day task included medical scheduling, providing safety and security for the nurses and doctors as they ran clinics, adhering to HIPPA regulations. Worked independently and managed multiple schedules.

• 6 years as K9 Deputy: Trained and handled a Narcotics K9, worked county wide in jail facilities, courthouses, as well as assisted with executing search warrants in the public. Worked independently and cared for my K9 partner 24-7.

• Counseled children with extreme emotional issues.
• Worked in a classroom helping the teachers prepare lessons, organize grades, and tutoring children in the classroom.
• Maintained a strong emphasis on safety and organization in the school setting, as well as the group home residential setting.
• Accomplishments I was promoted from working on the residential side, to working in the school of a group home. I made an impact on many children, and made the workplace easier for the teachers working there.

• Created and executed itineraries for the children's Camp program, week-long camps and day camps.
• Enhanced camper experience by developing and implementing engaging activities and programs.
• Served as a liaison between the camp director, counselors, support staff, parents, and other stakeholders for effective communication.
• Managed program operations by communicating with and holding staff accountable to responsibilities.
• Created Excel spreadsheets and monthly flyers for various Camp activities and promotions.
• Interacted face-to-face and by phone and email with parents and vendors.
• Purchased items needed for camps.
• Supervised Camp counselors and children involved in the Camp.
• Heavily involved in administrative duties.

• 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.
• Worked as a a barista at the cafe, a server at the cafe, as well as a server for their fine dining restaurant, as well as club events such as weddings

• 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.
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
• Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
• Started as a Hostess and was promoted to Server

• Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
• Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
• Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
• Worked as a salesperson