Andrea pelayo
VALLEJO
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at British Swim School, where I fostered swimmer confidence through engaging instruction and positive reinforcement. Skilled in customer service and cash handling, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring accuracy and enhancing customer experiences. Adaptable and reliable, I thrive in diverse roles, from teaching to kitchen assistance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor
British Swim School
10.2024 - Current
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
Cash Register Operator
Family Corner Store
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Reduced wait times for customers through quick transaction processing and multitasking abilities.
- Managed high volumes of transactions during peak hours, maintaining accuracy and efficiency under pressure.
- Balanced cash drawer at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in all transactions processed throughout the day.
- Assisted customers with locating items within the store, enhancing their overall shopping experience.
Cooking Assistant
Cooking Around the World
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meats and whisked sauces to prep food for service.
- Performed various sanitation methods to maintain safe, secure and clean kitchen.
- Rotated stock and conducted inventory of food items and supplies to determine purchase needs.
- Successfully met dietary restrictions of guests by creating specialized meals upon request.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies during busy shifts to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA06-2028
High School Diploma -
Emery High School
Emeryville, CA06-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- Creative thinking
- Adaptability and dependability
- Food storage
- Vegetable cutting
- Kitchen organization
- Sanitation practices
- Basic math proficiency
- Reliability and punctuality
- Money handling
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, AED Instructor's Certificate – American Red Cross.
- Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) - National Environmental Health Association.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Swim Instructor
British Swim School
10.2024 - Current
Cooking Assistant
Cooking Around the World
06.2022 - 08.2023
Cash Register Operator
Family Corner Store
04.2021 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
High School Diploma -
Emery High School
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