Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Additional Information
Timeline

Yordelys Allen

Pollo Tropical
North Miami,USA
2
Languages
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience

Results-oriented Restaurant Leader with over 10 years of experience in operations management and team leadership. Expertise in strategic planning and customer service fosters a culture of collaboration and respect. Committed to developing talent and improving operational efficiency to drive business success.

Work History

General Manager

3 Years 5 Months
Pollo Tropical | 03.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans that enhanced business growth and profitability
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by implementing targeted promotions and upselling techniques
  • Implemented customer loyalty programs that boosted repeat business
  • Managed and resolved team conflicts to foster a positive work environment

Assistant Manager

1 Year
Pollo Tropical | 03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Managed opening and closing procedures for restaurant operations
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of restaurant
  • Opened and closed the restaurant at the beginning and end of shifts
  • Achieved promotion after demonstrating leadership skills and commitment
  • Coordinated team member scheduling to optimize staffing levels

Team Leader

1 Year 2 Months
Pollo Tropical | 01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Led team, guiding and supporting members to complete projects on time and within scope
  • Developed relationships with key stakeholders, aligning goals and ensuring project success
  • Applied problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges, facilitating project continuity
  • Analyzed data trends related to project outcomes to make informed decisions for future initiatives

Team Member

7 Months
Pollo Tropical | 05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Opened store at the beginning of business hours and prepared all areas to serve customers
  • Prepared meals for customers, ensuring order accuracy and satisfaction
  • Received customer orders accurately and collected payments

After School Teacher

2 Years 9 Months
Country Home Learning Center | 08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and delivered engaging lessons to enhance student understanding
  • Pick up children from their day school and take them to after school location
  • Supervised children to complete homework and engage in activities do their homework and participate in activities
  • Make a lesson plan for the week and teach from the lesson plan
  • Coordinated and led recreational activities, including sports games, arts and crafts, and field trips, to promote teamwork and creativity
  • Fostered a love for learning by incorporating fun educational games into lessons

Cashier/Team Member

3 Years 8 Months
Taco Cabana | 09.2017 - 05.2021
  • Opened the store each morning, ensuring all areas were ready for customer service. and prepare all areas to serve customers
  • Receive orders and collect payments
  • Received customer orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy in processing. and collect payments
  • Collaborated with team members to meet project objectives and maintain service quality
  • Supported colleagues during high-pressure scenarios, contributing to timely project completion
  • Actively participated in team-building activities, fostering a positive and cohesive work environment

HR Technician

1 Year 4 Months
Ministerio de la Construccion | 01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Retrieved performance evaluations from all departments to ensure accurate employee assessments.
  • Recorded and verified employees’ hours of work, submitting to Accounting Dept. for timely salary processing.
  • Received and verified medical certificates, certifying vacation leave for eligible employees to facilitate payment.

Technical in Human Resources

1 Year 4 Months
GCAL | 01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Retrieved performance evaluations from all departments to support performance management processes.
  • Recorded and verified employees’ hours of work for accurate payroll processing.
  • Received and verified medical certificates to determine eligibility for vacation leave payments.

Education

Associates - Human Resources

Instituto Politecnico Economia | La Habana, Cuba | 12-2016

Diploma - High School

Gerardo Abreu Fontana | La Habana, Cuba | 07-2014
Sept.2011

Diploma - Middle School Education

Martires De Humbolt 7 | La Habana, Cuba | 07-2011

Certificate - Primary School

Raquel Perez Gonzales | La Habana, Cuba | 07-2008

Skills

Effective team collaborator
Team leadership
Issue resolution
Operational efficiency
Operational strategy
Effective negotiator
Customer communication
Sales analysis

Accomplishments

  • Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
  • Supervised team of 40 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Marketing - Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 10% growth of customer base.

Certification

  • ServSafe
  • Driver's License
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Professional In Human Resources

Languages

English and Spanish - Fluent
Spanish Bilingual

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Pollo Tropical
03.2023 - 03.2024Read More

General Manager

Pollo Tropical
03.2023 - CurrentRead More

Team Leader

Pollo Tropical
01.2022 - 03.2023Read More

Team Member

Pollo Tropical
05.2021 - 12.2021Read More

After School Teacher

Country Home Learning Center
08.2018 - 05.2021Read More

Cashier/Team Member

Taco Cabana
09.2017 - 05.2021Read More

HR Technician

Ministerio de la Construccion
01.2015 - 05.2016Read More

Technical in Human Resources

GCAL
01.2015 - 05.2016Read More

Gerardo Abreu Fontana

Diploma from High School
Read More

Instituto Politecnico Economia

Associates from Human Resources
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Martires De Humbolt 7

Diploma from Middle School Education
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Raquel Perez Gonzales

Certificate from Primary School
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Yordelys Allen