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Yesly Benitez Castro

Washington,DC

Summary

Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Las Gemelas
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.

Sales Associate

J.Crew
Washington, DC
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Assisted in marketing efforts while building rapport with customers by inviting them to special store events
  • Performed daily department tasks.
  • Provided comprehensive follow-up, often going between customer and vendors to resolve issues, and tailoring resolutions to meet customer needs
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills

Keyholder

Bath & Body Works
Oxon Hill, MD
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.

Keyholder

Hollister.Co
Tysons Corner, VA
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Hostess

Washington, Holiday Inn
03.2016 - 05.2017
  • Outgoing and friendly personality and demeanor
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Skilled Reservations scheduling
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Extensive knowledge of the fine dining industry

Education

Bachelor of Science - Web And Digital Design

University of Maryland - Global Campus
Maryland
08.2024

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
06.2021

Skills

  • Merchandising knowledge
  • Retail loss prevention
  • Dispute mediation
  • Inventory control
  • Dining Crew Workflow Optimization
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Multitasking Strengths
  • Sales Training
  • Cash Handling Accuracy

Timeline

Hostess

Las Gemelas
06.2021 - 12.2021

Sales Associate

J.Crew
03.2019 - 10.2019

Keyholder

Bath & Body Works
04.2018 - 12.2018

Keyholder

Hollister.Co
10.2017 - 03.2018

Hostess

Washington, Holiday Inn
03.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Web And Digital Design

University of Maryland - Global Campus

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Montgomery College
Yesly Benitez Castro