Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Accomplishments
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Maria Luisa Alvarado

Salinas

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.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cashier

Target
Salinas
06.2025 - Current
  • Handled cash, credit, and gift card payments accurately.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and locating items promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area consistently.
  • Processed customer transactions using point-of-sale system efficiently.
  • Provided friendly service to enhance customer shopping experience.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.

Housekeeper

Healthcare Services & Solutions LLC
Salinas
07.2018 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized guest rooms and common areas daily.
  • Managed laundry operations, including washing, drying, and folding linens.
  • Maintained cleanliness of bathrooms, ensuring supplies were stocked and organized.
  • Assisted in deep cleaning projects, including carpets and upholstery.
  • Reported maintenance issues to supervisors for timely resolution.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete cleaning tasks efficiently.
  • Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
  • Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
  • Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
  • Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
  • Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
  • Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
  • Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
  • Responded to requests from guests regarding housekeeping needs.
  • Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
  • Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
  • Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
  • Ensured that all health standards were met during cleaning operations.
  • Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces.
  • Returned rooms to occupant-ready status to satisfy future guests.
  • Assisted in laundry services including washing, drying, and folding linens.
  • Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
  • Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.

Education

Vocational - Certified Nursing Assistant

Diversity Career College
Morgan Hill, CA
07-2025

Vocational - Certified Nursing Assistant

Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
04-2010

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Heald College
10-2005

High School Diploma -

Alisal High School
Salinas, CA
06-2003

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Infection control
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • First aid training
  • Safety protocols
  • Dependability and reliability
  • Order taking
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Daily reporting
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Professionalism and courtesy
  • Empathy and patience
  • Patience and empathy
  • Reports and documents

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant Number CNA01343181
  • Basic Life Support ID#861446

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Honor Roll one year in high school
  • Honor Roll one year in middle school
  • FFA award

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Listen to music

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cashier

Target
06.2025 - Current

Housekeeper

Healthcare Services & Solutions LLC
07.2018 - Current

Vocational - Certified Nursing Assistant

Diversity Career College

Vocational - Certified Nursing Assistant

Hartnell College

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Heald College

High School Diploma -

Alisal High School
Maria Luisa Alvarado