Virginia (Gina) Andrade
Houston,TX
Summary
Communications professional with experience in planning successful media strategies and arranging special events. Driven to craft targeted messaging to promote and inform general public of events, promotions and campaigns. Motivated with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat friendly Server anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development and team collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
First Watch
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
- Instructed servers on proper techniques for taking orders, serving food and providing customer service.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Communications Intern
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia Pct 2
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar, and style.
- Photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
- Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
- Wrote and distributed press releases and social media content for clients and company.
- Prepared social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies.
Server
Hooters
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers.
Server
Bombshells
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers.
Education
Business & Marketing
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TXAssociate of Arts - Business Communications (digital Marketing)
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.2024
High School Diploma -
Chavez High School
Houston, TX05.2017
Skills
- Cool Under Pressure
- Creative
- Knowledge of Marketing Campaigns
- Developing Presentations
- Public Relations
- Food Sales and Promotion
- Quality Control
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Affiliations
Houston Area Women's Cener
Softball, volunteer
Committed athletic who enjoys playing competitive softball. Support the Houston Area Women's Center with their mission of ending domestic and sexual violence by volunteering.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Communications Intern
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia Pct 2
05.2022 - 12.2022
Server
First Watch
04.2022 - 04.2023
Server
Bombshells
02.2019 - 02.2020
Server
Hooters
06.2018 - 06.2020
Business & Marketing
Alvin Community College
Associate of Arts - Business Communications (digital Marketing)
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Chavez High School
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