Maria Torres
abmnhg@r.postjobfree.com
**** ******** ***** ***# ****. Austin, TX 78741 . 254-***-****
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts
May 2010
Major: English Minor: Government
Overall GPA: 2.66 Major GPA :3.3
Contributed 80% of living expenses in 2008-2010 academic year
EXPERIENCE
Kins Market -Cashier, Student Manager; Austin, TX Fall
2007-Spring 2010
. Helped keep the store clean and organized
. Excellent customer service skills
. Stocked items when shipments came in
. Responsible for handling a cash drawer of up to 300 dollars
. Processed credit cards and checks
Boston's Gourmet Pizza Pasta Restaurant - Server; Killeen, TX Summer
2008
. organized seating arrangements in a fast paced environment
. Excellent customer service skills
. managed up to 4 tables at a time
. cash handling
. prepared establishment for incoming patrons
Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse - Server; Killeen, TX Summer 2009
. Prepared establishment for incoming patrons
. welcomed guests and made sure that they were comfortably seated
. ensured that restaurant image and service quality was maintained
. managed up to 5 tables at a time
. handled cash with up to 250 dollar tabs
. trained incoming servers on rules, regulations, and customer
service
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
Kins Market- Student Manager Spring
2008-Spring 2010
. responsible for the security of store and merchandise
. Give responses to inquiries by telephone and written
documentation
. Filing and copying of invoices
. Assisted in the promotion of new products and programs
. Help to increase sales in higher profit of natural food
department by advising customers on bulk alternatives to name
brand items
. in charge of labeling and ordering
. Maintained accurate monthly inventory
First Year Interest Group Member Fall
2006
-recruited 25 members to the organization
Hispanic Student Association, Member and Volunteer Fall
2008-Spring 2009
HONORS
University Honors (Spring 2007)
MG James Ursano Scholarship Program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Web 2.0 -
Social networking (Facebook)