Tree Service Groundsman, 10/2013
to 12/2013 Matt's Tree Service – Pleasonton
Load debris and refuse onto trucks and haul it away for disposal.
Operate shredding and chipping equipment, and feed limbs and brush into the machines.
Collect debris and refuse from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes or other tools.
Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment.
Clear sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials, such as tree stumps and fallen trees and limbs.
Back of the house, 04/2012
to 08/2013 Thunder Road Catering – 390 40th St Oakland,
CA
Managed food delivery for 200+ guests for special events
Communicated with other kitchen team members to ensure food was prepared on time and correctly
Monitored food preparation and serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures were followed
Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
Cleaned garbage cans with water or steam
Responsible for all garnishes for main courses, pasta, soups and potages.
Helped with preparation, set-up, and service for catering events
Performed other tasks as assigned by the or chef
Washed dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand
Washed dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand
Consistently offered professional, friendly and engaging service.
Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and hand helping other staff members.
Front/back of the house, 08/2013
to 09/2014 Wente Vineyards – 5565 Tesla Rd Livermore,
CA
Inspected restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and cleaned restrooms when necessary
Stocked, organized, and cleaned kitchens cooking utensils and equipment
Swept and scrubbed floors
Scraped and stacked dirty dishes, and carried dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning
Set up and cleaned dish machine area checked temperatures and soap dispensing levels
Followed all safety and sanitation policies
Promoted to front of the house waiter
Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials.
Set dining tables according to type of event and service standards.
Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others to reach business goals.
Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients.
Front desk/night auditor, 07/2014
to 09/2014 Best Western Hotel and resorts – 7600 South Front Road Livermore,
CA
Greeted and welcomed all hotel guests with a smile.
Reviewed account information and charges with guests during check-out.
Made nightly cash deposits, logged bank statements, monitored and submitted daily reports, organized and verified receipts.
Booked guest reservations and kept guest ledger organized
Represented the Hotel in regards to guest complaints and situations that required instant action.
Resolved accounting discrepancies; Generated and distributed financial and auditing reports.
Provided the maximum quality of service to the guests.
Education
GED: Vineyard High School - Livermore,
CA
Volunteer/Special Skills
Independent Life Skills Program (ILSP) April 2012- July 2013
During the duration of the program I developed job readiness training, job search and retention support, career exploration, and other employment and educational opportunities; I attended weekly life skills classes, covering education and employment, communication skills, health care, rights and responsibilities, financial literacy, and more.
In addition, I visited college campuses, including meeting with ILSP alumni's who attend the colleges being toured.
