Ruben R. Gonzales
Woodland Hills
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented 17-year-old student with a strong work ethic. I have a passion for football, having played as a big man center for 10 years. My disciplined athletic lifestyle has taught me the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and following instructions. I possess strong sportsmanship and am always eager to learn and improve. I am teachable and committed to contributing positively to any team I join. I am excited to bring my skills and dedication to a professional environment and grow through this opportunity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Member
Blai Restaurant
Woodland Hills
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Processed takeout orders quickly to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Made sure everywhere was clean when all of my duties were done.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee drinks, smoothies and milkshakes according to company standards.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
Sales Associate
Shoe MGK
Santa Maria
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Shoe MGK is a company specializing in shoe care and cleaning products, predominantly operating kiosks in malls
- Honed my sales skills by actively engaging with mall visitors, introducing myself, and offering free shoe cleaning services to attract customers
- This often led to successful sales of our shoe care products as I explained their benefits and usage
- Developed strong customer service skills, managed inventory, and maintained a well-organized and appealing display
- Shoe MGK is a company specializing in shoe care and cleaning products, predominantly operating kiosks in malls
Self-Employed Sneaker Reseller
Ruben's Kicks
03.2021 - 07.2022
- As the owner of Ruben's Kicks, I specialized in buying and reselling high-demand sneakers
- I ran my business primarily through Instagram, where I marketed my inventory, engaged with potential buyers, and facilitated sales
- This approach allowed me to reach a broad audience and build a loyal customer base
- The experience taught me valuable skills in negotiation, marketing, and customer service
- I decided to pause this venture to focus on my football commitments, as balancing the growing demands of my business with my training and games became challenging
Voluntary Assistant
Segoviano Gourmet
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Segoviano Gourmet is a small, women-led business specializing in handmade hot chocolate bombs
- Volunteered to assist with shaping and freezing marshmallow-stuffed hot chocolate bombs, as well as their decoration and Instagram marketing
- We successfully delivered to over 100 customers, and I gained valuable experience in product marketing and customer engagement
- Segoviano Gourmet is a small, women-led business specializing in handmade hot chocolate bombs
Education
Bachelor of Kinesiology - Kinesiology
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills06-2026
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer Satisfaction
- Team Leader
- Multi-Tasker
- Customer engagement
- Sales
- De-escalation training
- Time management
References
- Ty Crenshaw, Football Coach, (818) 510-8393
- Leticia Segoviano, Former Supervisor, (310) 940-4490
- Steven Rober, Former Coworker, (805) 264-5253
Volunteer Experience
Segoviano Gourmet, Voluntary Assistant, 11/21, 12/22, During the holiday seasons, I volunteered to assist with shaping and freezing marshmallow-stuffed hot chocolate bombs, as well as their decoration and Instagram marketing. We successfully delivered to over 100 customers, and I gained valuable experience in product marketing and customer engagement.
Timeline
Crew Member
Blai Restaurant
01.2025 - 02.2025
Sales Associate
Shoe MGK
06.2023 - 08.2023
Voluntary Assistant
Segoviano Gourmet
12.2021 - 01.2022
Self-Employed Sneaker Reseller
Ruben's Kicks
03.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Kinesiology - Kinesiology
Los Angeles Pierce College
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