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Alejandro Torres

Vancouver

Summary

Detail-oriented Confident, outgoing, and customer-focused professional with experience in banquet service, retail, and market research. Skilled in assisting customers, processing payments, and providing product information to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. Strong ability to manage inventory, handle credit card transactions, brings product knowledge and a passion for delivering memorable service and creating a welcoming environment. Possess an open work permit and a commitment to efficiency, teamwork, and delivering high-quality service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail & Food Service Associate

Los Viñedos
Ñuñoa
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Processed customer transactions with accuracy, reducing checkout times by 20%.
  • Managed food preparation, including baking and slicing deli products, ensuring product consistency.
  • Oversaw inventory and restocking, decreasing supply shortages by 30%.
  • Processed credit card payments and handled cash transactions using POS systems.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy by using store software to manage inventory and sales reports.
  • Applied basic math skills to manage transactions and cash registers accurately.
  • Provided excellent customer service, building rapport and ensuring satisfaction.

Food Service Associate | Waiter & Food Runner

Celeste
Hilton Head Island
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Company Overview: Hilton Head Island, SC, USA
  • Delivered and served food in fast-paced banquet settings with confidence and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated strong customer interaction skills and a confident, friendly demeanor during events.
  • Coordinated with kitchen and bar staff to expedite food delivery, improving table turnover rate.
  • Maintained dining area cleanliness and assisted in event catering, enhancing guest experience.
  • Hilton Head Island, SC, USA

Greenhouse Production Worker

SunsetGrown
Coldwater
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Harvested and sorted tomatoes, ensuring high-quality product selection.
  • Managed irrigation systems, optimizing plant growth and reducing water waste.
  • Assisted in facility sanitation and inventory organization, improving operational efficiency.

Kitchen Assistant

Los Tequilas
Coldwater
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Supported kitchen staff by preparing ingredients, ensuring timely meal service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization, reducing prep time by 20%.
  • Assisted in plating and garnishing dishes, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma -

Instituto Tabancura
01.2020

Marketing and Sales Diploma -

ILAC International College
01.2025
In progress

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Sales
  • Assisting Customers
  • Product Information
  • Retail Operations
  • Inventory Management
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Computer Literate
  • POS systems
  • Inventory software
  • Basic Math Skills
  • Greeting Customers
  • Creating a Welcoming Environment
  • Processing Payments
  • Credit Card Transactions
  • Market Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Retail Sales
  • Credit Card Payments
  • Purchasing Assistance
  • Cash Handling

Languages

English
Spanish
French

Timeline

Retail & Food Service Associate - Los Viñedos
01.2024 - 12.2024
Food Service Associate | Waiter & Food Runner - Celeste
02.2022 - 08.2023
Greenhouse Production Worker - SunsetGrown
06.2021 - 12.2021
Kitchen Assistant - Los Tequilas
01.2020 - 03.2020
Instituto Tabancura - High School Diploma,
ILAC International College - Marketing and Sales Diploma,
Alejandro Torres