Prepared breakfast buffet items according to head chef menu specifications, set up buffet line, responsible for omelet and waffle stations.
Work Experience
May 2024May 2025
Customer Service Rep ((Floater), Amazon Seattle Headquarter Mailrooms
SPS Global
- Delivered exceptional customer service mailroom services to Amazon employees at corporate headquarters in Seattle and Bellevue.
- Addressed customer needs regularly utilizing live chat tools like slack and chime.
- Provided on-site guidance by sharing knowledge with mailroom staff across multiple locations to enhance team performance and service consistency.
- Assisted with dangerous goods protocols by delivering accurate, up-to-date information to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Diagnosed and resolved VPN issues, proprietary equipment malfunctions, and software concerns while maintaining a thorough understanding of standard operating procedures to support uninterrupted operations.
January 2025April 2025
Cook II (Internship)
Indeed Corporate Headquarters
- Managed extensive buffet production, catering to a large-scale corporate environment for Indeed employees.
- Processed and broke down seafood and various animal proteins with precision and adherence to safety standards.
- Prepared a diverse range of soups, side dishes, main courses, breads, and desserts to meet high-volume requirements.
- Ensured consistency in quality and presentation across all dishes served.
- Streamlined kitchen operations under tight deadlines to accommodate daily service demands.
- Maintained compliance with food safety regulations and optimized ingredient utilization to minimize waste.
July 2021May 2024
Event Production Cook/Seasonal Position
Dukes Seafood Catering
- Execute large-scale event production, ensuring seamless operations and timely delivery of high-quality food and services.
- Maintain clear and concise communication with the chef, banquet manager, and front-of-house staff, facilitating the timely delivery of appetizers, salads, and entrees to guests.
- Assist in directing the event cook team in prepping and tearing down the line, ensuring efficient workflow and smooth operations.
20222024
Lead Line Cook
Aljoya Thornton Place
- Interpreted menus and determined necessary ingredients for large batch cooking, ensuring efficient and accurate preparation of meals for a high-volume dining establishment.
- Provided guidance, clear communication and support to a team of cooks, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment that resulted in smooth operations during busy periods.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by managing the line during dinner service, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of orders and maintaining high-quality standards.
20202021
Customer Service Representative
2200 Westlake Condominiums
- Provided exceptional resident relations services, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving resident inquiries and requests.
- Implemented a streamlined package tracking system, resulting in improved efficiency and accessibility for residents and reducing package delivery errors by 10%.
- Created and maintained detailed shift reports using Excel spreadsheets, facilitating effective communication and smooth operations within the team.
- Monitored office equipment in the business center, proactively addressing issues such as paper jams and ink refills to minimize downtime and maximize resident convenience.
20192020
Customer Service Represenative
Ace Hotel
- Prepared and detailed rooms for VIP guests, ensuring personalized and memorable experiences aligned with brand standards.
- Delivered outstanding customer service by efficiently answering and directing phone calls while addressing guest inquiries and requests in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of reservations on a daily and weekly basis, facilitating smooth organization and efficient booking tracking.
- Managed the reservation calendar, coordinating bookings to optimize room utilization and maximize revenue outcomes.
- Supervised a team of room attendants, ensuring adherence to high-quality cleaning and detailing standards consistent with the hotel’s modern branding.
- Enhanced operational efficiency in guest services through effective communication, precise recordkeeping, and leadership within hospitality operations.
20102019
Client Service Represenative
Boutique Family and Wedding Photographer
- Delivered seamless customer service to all of my clients. Focusing on interpersonal skills as well as creating high-end photography.
- Specialized in infant, child, and senior photography, and providing lifestyle photography services to the community.
- Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies, resulting in a medium-sized client base and consistent business growth.
- Utilized Excel to track finances, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and maintain accurate and organized financial records. Tracked invoices paid/unpaid.
- Demonstrated attentiveness to detail and a creative approach in meeting clients' needs, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction.
20152017
Data Maintenance Clerk
Northwest Healthcare Administrators
- Analyzed union contracts for healthcare benefits, ensuring accurate classification and documentation for legal purposes.
- Documented and digitized union contracts following an acquisition, streamlining data management and accessibility.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of healthcare terms, enabling precise classification and organization of documents.
- Managed open-enrollment accounts
Education
4/1/20247/5/2024
Advanced Microsoft Excel Certification
Seattle Central
20202022
Culinary Arts Certification
Seattle Culinary Academy
20162018
Masters in Gastronomy
University of Gastronomic Sciences
Acquired a high-level of knowledge on beer, wine, cheese and artisinal food production. Conducted a thesis in Peru researching the impact of fair-trade cocoa production on food security of cocoa producers.