Valeria Herrera
Brooklyn, NY ***** 929-***-**** ******************@*****.***
Summary
Personable and dedicated Customer Service with extensive experience in administration and restaurant industry. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Skills
Dining crew workflow optimization
Table Bussing
Buffet setup and takedown
Seating assignment preparation
Dining customer service
Table setting arrangements
Analytical
Business writing
Accounting skills
Timeline Planning and Management
Back office operations
PC proficient
Mail management
Professional and mature
Customer relations
Meticulous attention to detail
Experience
RESTAURANT SERVER/HOSTESS 06/2019 to 11/2020
Bogota Latin Bistro - Brooklyn, NY
Performed walked throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs.
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist. Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials to promote positive experience. Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to beautify table. Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution. Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Answered customers' questions about hours, seating, current wait time and other information. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 02/2017 to 03/2019
Mercadeo Diesel - Bogota, Colombia
Managed scheduling for staff, monitoring resource allocation to provide optimal coverage and service. Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel and offered information to resolve inquiries, boosting customer satisfaction.
Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence. Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency. Coordinated project materials by managing physical and digital files, monitoring spreadsheets and updating reports. Greeted visitors or callers daily to handle inquiries or direct to appropriate persons. Prepared packages for shipment by generating invoices and setting up courier deliveries. Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files. Education and Training
Costa Rica - Bogota-Colombia High School Diploma 11/2016
Universidad De Monserrate - Bogota-Colombia Some College (No Degree) Communication Studies