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Erika Garcia

Riverside

Summary

Customer Service professional experienced in Security and Hospitality with over 5 years of progressively responsible duties and roles. Dedicated and motivated to work in diverse teams or independently. Organized, detail-oriented, critical thinker, with report writing and analytical researching experience. Maintains great composure during emergencies and makes prompt decisions. Fluent English and Spanish bilingual with excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Technically proficient in computers and software, to include Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, Tiburon, CCTV, and multiline telephones. My intent is to secure a career opportunity to fully utilize my skills and experience towards professional development, while making a significant contribution to the success of the organization.

Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual. Works well within team settings.

Compassionate Doctor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient diagnosis, emergency response, and chronic disease management. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient care and team collaboration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cashier/Host

Sinbads Coastal Kebab
Grand Terrace
12.2025 - Current
  • Provided friendly, efficient customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
  • Managed POS transactions, cash handling, and order accuracy.
  • Trained new staff on register procedures, customer service standards, and workflow.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen, restrooms, and dining areas during nightly closing duties.
  • Helped keep front-of-house organized and supported team during busy shifts to ensure smooth service.

General Merchandise Clerk

Stater Brothers Markets
Riverside
06.2025 - 12.2025
  • Developed strong customer service skills by providing customers with product information and assistance in locating items.
  • Restocked shelves with new products while removing outdated or damaged items from the floor.
  • Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency within the store environment.
  • Performed daily store operations such as stocking shelves, cleaning up displays, and organizing merchandise.
  • Organized backroom storage areas for efficient access to merchandise when needed.
  • Established a friendly rapport with customers to build loyalty and repeat business.
  • Explained details regarding quality, value and style of products to influence customer buying decisions.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.

Mail Handler

United States Post Office
Highland
11.2023 - 10.2024
  • Inspected parcels for any damages prior to delivering them to customers.
  • Reported any discrepancies or damaged packages to supervisor immediately.
  • Organized outgoing mail into designated bins according to postal regulations.
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing mail items.
  • Verified accuracy of postage amounts on all outgoing mail pieces.
  • Separated all mail received from trucks and conveyors for dispatch to other conveying units and separates and delivers mail for delivery to distribution areas.
  • Loaded trays of envelopes into automated sorting machines.
  • Picked up sacks, pouches, and outside pieces.
  • Separated outgoing bulk mails for dispatch and loads mail onto trucks.
  • Labeled containers with proper destination addresses for efficient distribution.

Front Desk Receptionist

California Eye Specialist
Upland
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Answer phones and greet incoming patients.
  • Perform patient registration and insurance verification, and collect co-pays.
  • Guide patients through sometimes difficult process by talking them through the steps and answering their questions or concerns.
  • Coordinate with office staff for timely care for patients.
  • Crosstrain and help as needed in other departments.

Senior Corrections Officer

Travis County Sheriffs Office
Austin
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with all staff and build respectful rapport with inmates.
  • Provide security, count, feed, and supervise inmates in housing, work, recreation yard, and other common areas.
  • Direct and assist with inmate searches and inmate housing searches for contraband, conduct safety checks.
  • Respond to crisis situations, de-escalate situations, investigate incidents and allegations, write detailed reports.
  • Train, counsel, and evaluate trainee performance, present training points to the supervisor, conduct training drills.

Security Coordinator

Travis County Sheriffs Office
Austin
12.2016 - 08.2018
  • Greeted and assisted visitors in the facility reception area, answered busy multiline telephones, constant multi-tasking.
  • Checked visitor forms of identification to ensure only authorized persons entered or exited the facility.
  • Maintained accurate inventory of keys, updated inmate rosters and daily activity logs, wrote detailed reports.
  • Operated control panels, CCTV inside/outside the facility, and radio communications, coordinated emergency traffic.
  • Performed a variety of administrative and technically skilled tasks, such as data research and analysis for reports.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL -

NUEVA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
Jurupa Valley, CA

Skills

  • Postal service product knowledge
  • Machine Operation
  • Postal regulations
  • Data Analysis and Report Writing
  • Natural Leader
  • Training New Employees
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emergency and Safety Procedures
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • AED Certified
  • Customer Service
  • PMU Microblading Certified
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Aerial Lift Certification
  • Key and Access Control
  • Jailer License
  • Log Document Control
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Spanish Bilingual-speak/read/write
  • Typing speed 30 wpm
  • Highly Detail Oriented
  • Power Industrial Equipment Certification
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Adobe
  • Tiburon
  • CCTV
  • Multiline telephones
  • Cash handling
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • Customer Service
  • PMU Microblading Certified
  • Jailer License
  • First Aid, CPR, AED Certified
  • Aerial Lift Certification
  • Spanish Bilingual-speak/read/write
  • Typing speed 30 wpm
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emergency and Safety Procedures
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Data Analysis and Report Writing
  • Training New Employees
  • Natural Leader
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Log Document Control
  • Highly Detail Oriented
  • Key and Access Control
  • Ability to work under pressure

Timeline

Cashier/Host

Sinbads Coastal Kebab
12.2025 - Current

General Merchandise Clerk

Stater Brothers Markets
06.2025 - 12.2025

Mail Handler

United States Post Office
11.2023 - 10.2024

Front Desk Receptionist

California Eye Specialist
06.2021 - 08.2021

Senior Corrections Officer

Travis County Sheriffs Office
08.2018 - 03.2021

Security Coordinator

Travis County Sheriffs Office
12.2016 - 08.2018

HIGH SCHOOL -

NUEVA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
Erika Garcia