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Vetzayra  Salazar

Vetzayra Salazar

El Paso,Texas

Summary

I'm an energetic college student looking for flexible part-time work with weekend shifts available so that I can support my family and myself financially. I love to connect with people, and I'm eager to expand my skills while making a positive impact on your company’s growth!
-I’m responsible and excited to put my academic knowledge into practice in a professional environment. As a customer-focused Retail Associate, I understand the ins and outs of retail dynamics and customer service standards. I love giving quality product recommendations and solutions to really meet customer needs and go above and beyond their expectations. I’m dedicated to making sure we execute sales, service, and customer experience initiatives to drive outstanding sales results!

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Oasis Bowling
El Paso, TX
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
  • Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Assisted team members regularly to ensure smooth operations.

Receptionist- Temp

Onin Staffing
El Paso, TX
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
  • Maintaining the office supplies inventory, anticipating needed supplies, placing orders for supplies, and verifying the receipt of supplies.
  • Designed and developed training materials for new employees in the organization.
  • Maintained a filing system for essential documents, improving office organization.

Sales Associate

Mr. W Fireworks
Sunland Park, New Mexico
06.2020 - 07.2024
  • - Demonstrated product features to meet customer needs.
    - Operated cash register, managing up to $1,500 per shift.
    - Monitored and organized merchandise status.
    - Calculated daily receipt totals.
    - Maintained a clean and organized booth.
    - Sold products by highlighting features and educating customers.
    - Engaged customers in professional dialogue to assess needs.
    - Handled customer complaints professionally.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Operating the cash register and managing up to $1,500 based on the shift.
  • Monitoring, organizing, and updating merchandise status.
  • Organizing and calculating the total of all daily receipts.
  • Keeping the booth clean and organized.
  • Sold various products by highlighting unique features, and educating customers on proper application and usage.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Professionally handled customer complaints.

Hostess

IHOP
EL PASO, TEXAS
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Providing customer service.
  • To-go and expo specialist.
  • Helping my coworkers with their side jobs or anything they ask, if available.
  • Upselling and promoting new items on the menu.
  • Always knowing what I’m selling and how to make it.
  • Keeping my area clean and organized.
  • Greeted incoming guests to escort them to the assigned dining area and present the menus.
  • Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing significant issues to the attention of the manager on duty.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rose of Sharon Christian Academy
El Paso, Texas
06-2021

Some College (No Degree) - American Sign Language

El Paso Community College
El Paso, Texas

Skills

  • Fluent in English, and American Sign Language
  • Promoting products
  • Organized and clean
  • Cash handling
  • Phone Etiquette
  • People management
  • PowerPoint, Word Document, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Docs
  • Positive and professional
  • Conflict resolution
  • Outgoing personality
  • POS system operation

Additional Information

Food Handler Certification 06/01/23-06/01/25

TABC Certification 9/23/24 - 9/23/24

Timeline

Server

Oasis Bowling
09.2024 - Current

Receptionist- Temp

Onin Staffing
06.2024 - 07.2024

Hostess

IHOP
05.2023 - 10.2023

Sales Associate

Mr. W Fireworks
06.2020 - 07.2024

High School Diploma -

Rose of Sharon Christian Academy

Some College (No Degree) - American Sign Language

El Paso Community College
Vetzayra Salazar