Violeta Huizar Alarcon
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
Target
2187 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
01.2023 - Current
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining records up-to-date and organized while safeguarding personal and professional information.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Supported talent acquisition efforts by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, performing reference checks, and conducting new hire orientations.
- Completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations
- Maintained compliance with federal and state labor laws by conducting regular audits of HR practices and documentation.
Service and Engagement Trainer/Cash Office Associate
Target
2187 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs: assisting with transactions, returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Mentored and trained new employees on cashier duties and best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with banking partners, facilitating smooth transactions and deposit processing times.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations.
Hostess/Trainer/Dishwasher
Perko's Cafe and Grill ("Huckleberry's")
8075 Watt Ave Antelope, CA 95843
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently providing a warm and welcoming environment and efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining excellent customer services, smooth operations, and clean and organized front-of-house areas.
- Trained and mentored new hostesses, resulting in increased efficiency of the team as a whole.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work schedule to accommodate fluctuating business demands during peak dining hours or special events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA08-2025
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Maintaining files
- Computer literacy
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Team player
- Planning and coordination
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
Target
01.2023 - Current
Service and Engagement Trainer/Cash Office Associate
Target
01.2022 - 01.2023
Hostess/Trainer/Dishwasher
Perko's Cafe and Grill ("Huckleberry's")
08.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, Berkeley