Tara Cruden
Carlsbad
Summary
Skilled student motivated to enhance customer loyalty with exceptional service. Maintains well-stocked, organized stations ready for any need. Exceeds customer expectations by providing friendly, prompt and attentive service tailored to customer's preferences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Cashier
Grace Vintage
01.2025 - Current
- Organized and set up vintage clothing booth weekly
- Processed payments through various payment systems such as cash and credit cards.
- Advised customers on styling choices based on their individual needs and preferences.
- Implemented promotional campaigns to drive traffic into the store.
Server/Host/Busser
Le Papagayo
09.2024 - Current
- Seated guests by escorting them to their tables.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
- Provided customers with accurate wait times and monitored waiting list.
- Processed payments from customers using a POS system.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
- Monitored dining area cleanliness and organization, fostering a welcoming environment for guests.
Paid Intern
Teresa Acosta City Councilmember
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Attended fundraising events and community meetings
- Assisted in the design of promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, posters, and banners.
- Organized re-election campaign, such as planning events, creating ad designs, printing campaign merchandise
- Led group beach clean ups to foster
cooperation within the community
Social Media Manager / Cashier
Carlsbad Cookie Company
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented successful social media campaigns to support company objectives.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Arranged merchandise on tables to promote sales.
- Developed positive relationships with customers through friendly interactions.
Filing Assistant
Salient Solutions
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Checked accuracy of data entered into filing systems and corrected any errors encountered.
- Supported other administrative tasks including photocopying, faxing, mailing.
- Verified accuracy of labels attached to folders before placing them in filing cabinets.
- Assisted in organizing and maintaining confidential files for the company.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sage Creek High School
Carlsbad, California06-2024
Currently Enrolled - Political Science
MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CaliforniaSkills
- Customer engagement strategies
- POS system proficiency
- Campaign promotion skills
- Resolution of conflicts
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong communication abilities
- In-depth product knowledge
- Meticulous attention to detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Cashier
Grace Vintage
01.2025 - Current
Server/Host/Busser
Le Papagayo
09.2024 - Current
Social Media Manager / Cashier
Carlsbad Cookie Company
09.2022 - 08.2023
Paid Intern
Teresa Acosta City Councilmember
02.2022 - 05.2024
Filing Assistant
Salient Solutions
06.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Sage Creek High School
Currently Enrolled - Political Science
MiraCosta College