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Ximena Cantu

Austin,TX

Summary

Dedicated worker/student aiming to use the skills required to successfully fill the position at this business. Possesses a strong attention to detail and a dedication to streamlining processes to enhance efficiency. Adept at multitasking and managing complex tasks while maintaining a commitment to accuracy and quality. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional demeanor and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels. Proactive problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments. Eager to contribute skills and experience to drive productivity and success in this organization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

Indita Produce
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.
  • Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Communicated orders to vendors, scheduling carriers for pickup if needed.
  • Composed routine correspondence and prepared reports or replies to requests for information within areas of responsibility.
  • Researched new clients for sales team, inputting contact information into Salesforce.

Art Gallery Assistant

Roanoke College
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Informed visitors of exhibit features and highlights to promote enriching gallery experiences.
  • Addressed visitor service issues and resolved each situation to enable optimum outcomes for visitors and gallery.
  • Facilitated good gallery visitor flow to enhance viewing experiences and minimize accident potential.
  • Managed office and gallery supplies inventories and placed reorders to maintain predetermined stock levels.
  • Maintained detailed artwork descriptions and artist biographies in thecentral database to facilitate accurate delivery of information to visitors.
  • Assisted in planning, implementation and oversight of 25+ restoration projects

Concession Attendant

Flamingo Bowling
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Served drinks and snacks to patrons, maintaining professionalism, and supporting individual needs.
  • Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.
  • Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
  • Handled cash and processed payments, sorting bills, and maintaining records of transactions.
  • Monitored inventory and notified management of deficiencies or shortages.
  • Responded to customer complaints to help resolve issues.
  • Established rapport with new and recurring customers, remembering specific requests and providing specialty concessions for individuals.

Restaurant Waitress

Muchacho Alegre
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of specials and currently available items to provide guests with informative menu descriptions.
  • Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

Foreign Language Teacher

Language Success
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
  • Assessed student progress and set objectives for following month.
  • Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
  • Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
  • Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.

Education

Associate of Arts - Art

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
05.2024

No Degree - Art

Roanoke College
Salem, VA
05.2023

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Programming Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Effective Planning
  • Dynamic Communication Skills
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Trilingual

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Indita Produce
06.2023 - 08.2023

Art Gallery Assistant

Roanoke College
01.2023 - 05.2023

Concession Attendant

Flamingo Bowling
06.2022 - 08.2022

Restaurant Waitress

Muchacho Alegre
01.2022 - 05.2022

Foreign Language Teacher

Language Success
08.2019 - 12.2020

Associate of Arts - Art

Austin Community College

No Degree - Art

Roanoke College
Ximena Cantu