Cynthia C. Rueda256-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Nashville, TN 37210
Professional Summary
Customer-focused and experienced server with a proven track record of providing exceptional service in fast-paced restaurant environments. Adept at order management, POS systems, and fostering positive customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business. Seeking a Restaurant Server position to leverage my skills in creating a welcoming dining experience and contributing to a successful team.
Work Experience
Restaurant Server Cracker Barrel Hartselle, AL December 2022 – December 2024
* Provided excellent customer service by efficiently managing orders and addressing customer inquiries using the POS system.
* Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to health and safety protocols.
* Fostered positive relationships with customers, enhancing their dining experience and encouraging repeat business.
Online Sales Specialist Amazon Store J & L MH Parts J & L Mobile Home Parts DBA Payless Homes, Inc. Decatur, AL January 2021 – October 2024
* While this role is not server-specific, the following points highlight transferable skills:
* Achieved sales targets consistently by effectively promoting products and upselling additional items.
* Demonstrated expertise in handling difficult customers or challenging situations with professionalism.
* Provided feedback to management on customer preferences, product trends, and competitor activities.
* Implemented strategies to increase average transaction value by 7% through suggestive selling techniques.
* Resolved customer complaints or issues promptly and professionally, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Alabama At Huntsville Huntsville, AL June 1992 – June 1996
Skills
* Customer Service
* POS Systems
* Order Management
* Cash Handling
* Upselling
* Communication
* Teamwork
* Problem-Solving
* Time Management
* Food Handling
* Maintaining Cleanliness
* Inventory Management
Certifications and Licenses
* Driver's License
* Food Handler Certification
* Responsible Vendor Program ABC Board License (exp. 12/2024)