Vanessa Castro
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Cellular 949-***-****
*************@*****.***
Objective
To become associated as a member of a company that allows me to fully utilize my diligence,
discipline, skills, achievements, and ability to gain further experience while enhancing the company's
productivity and reputation. To also find a company with long-term employment that will allow me to
move up in position.
Qualification Highlights
• Assisted customers with inquiries and provided all pertinent information
• Established rapport with clientele by bringing enthusiasm and energy to the workplace
• Performed customer service and sales functions while representing Olamendi's
• Analyzed problems and anticipated customers' needs
• Developed a thorough understanding of operating cash registers and credit card reports.
• Promoted customer satisfaction through clear, concise communication
Experience
Olamendi's, Mission Viejo, California
Hostess/Cashier, 2010 - 2011
• Assisted in working out totals for cash and other takings at the end of each working day and preparing
money for bank deposits.
• Developed a customized order entry process to meet customers' specific ordering needs, improving
accuracy, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Trained new employee(s) to maintain effective and accurate customer service
• Resolved numerous business functions on a day-to-day basis; including customer enquiries,
information requests, and stock control.
Education
2011-Present
Irvine Valley College, Irvine, California
Skills
• Back and Front Store Operations
• Customer Relations
• Group Event Planning (Catering)
• Effective Coaching
• Everyday Business Etiquette
• Complaint/Enquiry Resolution
• Type- 70 wpm
• Computer skills: Google Docs, Windows, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel
• Fluent in Spanish
• Reliable, quick learner, and determined
Volunteer
Santiago De Compostela Church, Lake Forest, California
Youth Ministry Leader, 2009 - 2010
-Taught numerous high school students about Catholic traditions
-Led 24 hour food fasts
-Taught students about survival by leading 2 day retreats
-Exercised team leadership through the ability to work collaboratively with other leaders
Summer Camp Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, California
Leader, 2011 - 2011
-Supervised 1st-6th graders at a school summer camp
-Taught the children responsibility and team work through group activites
-Supervised 1st-6th graders at a school summer camp
-Taught the children responsibility and team work through group activites