Vanessa Padilla
Denver,CO
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic leader trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Welcoming Customer Service Cashier adept at greeting customers, counting money, collecting payments and handling customer complaints. Committed to ensuring each customer receives outstanding service by providing friendly and helpful support. Areas of expertise include cash handling and problem solving. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results, and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Fainting Goat
Denver, CO
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Parking Supervisor
Argus Event Staffing
Denver, United States
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Answered general questions about parking fees, facilities and directions.
- Facilitated vehicle flow by managing traffic control and parking in assigned area.
- Observed and monitored parking lot or garage to preserve safety of customers and vehicles.
- Directed patrons to designated parking spaces.
- Used hand signals or flashlights to direct motorists to parking areas or parking spaces.
- Collected parking fees from customers based on charges for amount of time parked or standard lot fee.
Cashier Team Lead
Anthony's Pizza
Arvada, CO
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
- Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control, and vault monitoring.
- Controlled merchandise zoning and monitored compliance with merchandising guidelines.
Cashier Team Lead
Shell Gas Station
Arvada, CO
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
- Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
- Interpreted and enforced operating instructions, procedures and safety rules.
- Controlled merchandise zoning and monitored compliance with merchandising guidelines.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
Cashier/Kitchen Line Cook
Noodles And Company
Lakewood, CO
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hope Online Learning Academy High School
Englewood, CO05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Background in restaurant industry as well as multiple roles as manager/supervisor
- Customer interaction
- Kitchen cook lines
- High-volume dining
- Dining area maintenance
- Ordering procedures
Timeline
Line Cook
Fainting Goat
09.2019 - 11.2021
Parking Supervisor
Argus Event Staffing
02.2017 - 10.2019
Cashier Team Lead
Anthony's Pizza
08.2015 - 12.2016
Cashier Team Lead
Shell Gas Station
05.2013 - 07.2015
Cashier/Kitchen Line Cook
Noodles And Company
01.2011 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Hope Online Learning Academy High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Metropolitan State University of Denver