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ABIMAEL SANTANA BAZIL

Burbank

Summary

Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Focused leadership and restaurant operations knowledge to drive profitability. Skilled in staff training and development. Efficient and flexible with tasks under heavy business demands. Fluent bilingual speaker with exceptional communication skills. Passionate acting professional with extensive experience in variety of roles and strong background in improvisation. Dedicated to bringing best performance to projects and willing to go extra mile to deliver high-quality performances. Loves challenge of creating believable characters.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Ambassador

Elevate, G of G, More Than Models, and Paradym.
06.2024 - Current
  • Built instant connections by actually talking to people—being genuine, knowing the product, and treating customers like humans, not sales targets.
  • Made sure the brand looked and sounded right across everything—from flyers to how I spoke about it—no mixed signals.
  • Got people to remember the brand by running smooth events and showing off the product in ways that actually held attention.
  • Helped boost sales by teaming up with store staff and setting up in high-traffic areas where the product would get noticed.

Background Actor

Independent Employer
08.2016 - Current

I'm a Sag/Aftra member that's worked in over a hundred productions. I was even upgraded to a speaking role on Better Things.

Overnight Stocker and Receiver

Kroger
02.2021 - 11.2023
  • Kept the store running smooth overnight by stocking shelves right and making sure everything stayed organized.
  • Jumped on register when lines got long, helping cut down customer wait times during late-night rushes.
  • Helped out with special displays and projects whenever they came up, making sure they got done on time and looked the way they were supposed to.
  • Showed up for the team—pitched in wherever I was needed so we could wrap things up without falling behind.

Supervisor

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention - Riverwalk Cantina
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Lead and directed team members on effective methods and operations to the restaurants goal of 7 million in profit last year
  • Interact positively with customers and go above and beyond to guarantee each customer receives exceptional food and service
  • Clearly and promptly communicate pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations, volume of expected business, updated company policies or menu changes
  • Correctly calculate inventory and order appropriate supplies
  • Recognize and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost morale and productivity
  • Quickly identify problem situations and skillfully resolve incidents to the satisfaction of involved parties.

Server, Trainer

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention - Texan Station
07.2011 - 06.2015
  • Maintained a clean and positive work environment for guest and co-workers
  • Consistently performed at a high level even under extreme business demands in a restaurant that has 10 million in annual revenue and covers 4000 guests daily during high volume seasons
  • Carefully trained and supervised new staff to perform with great diligence and assist in creating a positive work environment.

Host, Server, Bartender, Trainer

Olive Garden
04.2009 - 08.2011
  • Trained and developed practices and guidelines for every new hire to the restaurant
  • Maintained the service area and product as well as provided co-workers with assistance
  • Provided a warm and inviting environment.

Audio Video Sales

Fry's Electronics
01.2008 - 05.2009
  • Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs
  • Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business
  • Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks for my department.

Digital Imaging Specialist

Best Buy
08.2003 - 12.2007
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences
  • Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Media Arts and Animation

The Art Institute of Los Angeles, CA
Santa Monica, CA
01.2010

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Bilingual
  • Results-oriented
  • Natural leader

Accomplishments

  • SAG-AFTRA member since 2017.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Brand Ambassador

Elevate, G of G, More Than Models, and Paradym.
06.2024 - Current

Overnight Stocker and Receiver

Kroger
02.2021 - 11.2023

Background Actor

Independent Employer
08.2016 - Current

Supervisor

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention - Riverwalk Cantina
06.2015 - 08.2016

Server, Trainer

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention - Texan Station
07.2011 - 06.2015

Host, Server, Bartender, Trainer

Olive Garden
04.2009 - 08.2011

Audio Video Sales

Fry's Electronics
01.2008 - 05.2009

Digital Imaging Specialist

Best Buy
08.2003 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Media Arts and Animation

The Art Institute of Los Angeles, CA
ABIMAEL SANTANA BAZIL