Zion De La Cruz
Fort Riley North
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience at VB Custom Cakes, excelling in pastry making and food safety. Proven leadership in mentoring teams and enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Adept at maintaining high-quality standards and fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring efficient operations and memorable experiences for clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Club President
Kansas State University Men's Lacrosse Club
Manhattan
05.2025 - Current
- Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, parties, and procedural meetings.
- Educated new members and officers on policies and procedures relevant to different roles.
- Partnered closely with club officers to develop successful strategies for promoting club growth.
- Formulated and enforced club rules, regulations, and policies.
- Established relationships with club members and maintained a positive club standing with trustworthy actions and professionalism.
- Increased club membership by implementing targeted recruitment strategies, and hosting engaging events.
- Oversaw the development of a strategic plan, setting clear goals and objectives for the club's future.
Model
Champion Sportswear
Manhattan
04.2025 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing environments for continued professionalism under pressure.
- Remained focused, motivated, and professional throughout long shoots and events.
- Promoted products and services by posing for photo shoots.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow models, photographers, stylists, and makeup artists to create cohesive, successful projects.
- Contributed to team brainstorming sessions for marketing strategies, bringing the model's promotional efforts.
- Worked closely with art directors to ensure that the vision of the brand was accurately portrayed through modeling.
Line Cook
Jp's Sports Grill
Manhattan
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Mentored junior staff members in culinary skills and techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
Bakery Assistant
VB Custom Cakes
03.2020 - 03.2024
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
- Washed dishes and sanitized prep area at end of each shift.
- Stored, labeled and replenished supplies in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Decorated baked goods and designed visually appealing displays of finished products.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and handling special requests for bakery products.
- Operated commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
- Demonstrated versatility by mastering multiple roles within the bakery, including cashier duties, baking, decorating, and packaging products.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Expedited customer orders through effective communication with the baking team, ensuring timely completion of requested items.
Volunteer
Florence Italy
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Supported underprivileged individuals with the distribution of essential supplies, improving their living conditions.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
Pet Sitter
07.2020 - 07.2020
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
- Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
House Sitter
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Communicated with homeowner via phone or text.
- Fed and walked pets, cleaning up after pets indoors and outdoors.
- Secured locks and entryways to prevent unauthorized access by persons not approved by owners.
- Reduced homeowner stress levels by managing daily tasks such as collecting mail, watering plants, and taking care of pets.
- Cared for houseplants by frequently watering during owners' absence.
- Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down bathrooms.
- Brought in mail and newspaper to maintain appearance of activity at client residence.
- Managed pet care responsibilities efficiently, guaranteeing the health and well-being of animals under supervision.
Volunteer
A Place For Mom Senior Living Referral Service
06.2020 - 06.2020
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
Car Detailer
Personal Business
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Completed full-service washes that included vacuuming interiors, shampooing carpets, degreasing engines, polishing chrome accents, applying wax coatings to exteriors.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by thoroughly cleaning and detailing vehicles, both interior and exterior.
- Delivered consistent results while working independently on various makes/models/styles of cars within tight deadlines.
- Utilized effective time management skills to balance multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
- Washed, waxed, and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
- Completed timely and thorough car details for increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Provided exceptional customer service and addressed customer inquiries.
- Collected and disposed of trash in vehicle console spaces and under seats.
Volunteer
Ocean Front in Virginia Beach
04.2020 - 04.2020
- Exhibited excellent communications and leadership skills
- Strengthened community bonds by aiding the organization of social events that brought diverse groups together.
- Encouraged community engagement, organizing neighborhood meetings to discuss local issues and develop solutions.
- Enhanced beauty of public spaces, participating in regular cleanup and beautification projects.
- Fostered youth development, mentoring teens and organizing career exploration days.
Education
High School Diploma -
The International School of Florence
Florence, Italy 05.2024
Skills
- Punctuality
- Product Packaging
- Pastry Making
- Sanitation Practices
- Bakery maintenance
- Quality Control
- Food Safety
- Social Media Promotion
- Communication
- Leadership
Languages
2,2,3
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Full Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Club President
Kansas State University Men's Lacrosse Club
05.2025 - Current
Model
Champion Sportswear
04.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Jp's Sports Grill
09.2024 - 01.2025
Volunteer
Florence Italy
05.2022 - 05.2022
Pet Sitter
07.2020 - 07.2020
House Sitter
06.2020 - 07.2020
Volunteer
A Place For Mom Senior Living Referral Service
06.2020 - 06.2020
Volunteer
Ocean Front in Virginia Beach
04.2020 - 04.2020
Bakery Assistant
VB Custom Cakes
03.2020 - 03.2024
Car Detailer
Personal Business
03.2020 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
The International School of Florence
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