Joel Camarena
Escondido
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HVAC Installer
California attic and build
Carlsbad
11.2025 - Current
- Installed HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings efficiently.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing HVAC equipment issues on-site.
- Followed safety protocols while handling tools and equipment during installations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete installation projects on time.
- Cleaned up job site upon completion of work to ensure a safe environment for customers.
- Unloaded and loaded truck supplies and equipment using proper hoisting techniques to avoid accidents and injuries.
- Attended employee meetings and training to learn about new techniques, trends, and technologies.
Sales Associate
Michaels Arts and Crafts
Escondido
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted customers in selecting arts and crafts supplies.
- Organized product displays to enhance visual appeal.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor.
- Provided product knowledge and support to customers.
- Restocked shelves with merchandise regularly.
- Collaborated with team members to improve service efficiency.
Retail Sales Associate
Ross Dress for Less
Escondido
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted customers in finding products and provided recommendations.
- Organized merchandise on sales floor and ensured displays were appealing.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale system.
- Worked in stock working in fast paced environment
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of store environment.
- Restocked shelves to ensure product availability for customers.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues effectively.
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs for new items.
Server
La Marea
Carlsbad
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided attentive service to guests in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Coordinated food and drink orders with kitchen staff efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu knowledge and service standards.
Grocery Stocker
Northgate Gonzlez Markets
Carlsbad
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Stocked shelves with grocery items to ensure product availability.
- Organized backroom inventory for efficient access and retrieval.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in aisles and storage areas.
- Monitored product expiration dates and removed outdated items.
- Operated equipment safely, including pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Checked expiration dates on perishable items to guarantee freshness.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items within the store.
- Received, unpacked, and stored incoming merchandise according to company guidelines.
Education
Escondido Highschool
Escondido, CASkills
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Sales coordination
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Detail orientation
- Training assistance
- Food and beverage service
- Health safety compliance
- Inquiries resolution
- Menu knowledge
- Cleanliness standards
- Table resetting
- Dining area maintenance
- Order management
- Safe food handling
- Allergy awareness
- Guest engagement
- Menu memorization
- Product knowledge
- Store organization
- Shelf stocking
- Problem-solving
- Flexible schedule
- Retail sales
- Price tagging
- Loss prevention
- Customer engagement
- Complaint management
- Merchandise display
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
HVAC Installer
California attic and build
11.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Michaels Arts and Crafts
07.2025 - 11.2025
Retail Sales Associate
Ross Dress for Less
09.2024 - 06.2025
Server
La Marea
01.2024 - 09.2024
Grocery Stocker
Northgate Gonzlez Markets
12.2022 - 08.2023
Escondido Highschool