Roofer - De Pinho Roofing - Orange, Ca
(2025-01 - 2026-01)
- Installed and repaired TPO roofing systems, assisted in tear-downs, and assisted in slight framing work
- Drove the company truck and van to transport roofing materials, debris, as well as co-workers
General Laborer - TNT Fireworks - Fullerton, Ca
(2025-01 - 2025-12)
- Constructed and deconstructed firework stands all across Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire
- Assisted in the distribution of fireworks
- Attained on the job training in framing as well as obtaining my OSHA certification
Food Runner - Chart House - Dana Point, Ca
(2023-01 - 2025-12)
- Knowledgeable regarding allergies, ingredients, and garnishes to assist the Head Chef in expediting food to guests
- Excellent etiquette and interpersonal skills when engaging with guests to provide a memorable experience
- Employ attention to detail to properly allocate time to assist my teammates to help the restaurant run smoothly
Server - The Resort at Pelican Hill - Newport Beach, Ca
(2022-01 - 2022-12)
- Trained and adhered to the Forbes five star, five diamonds standards of excellence
- Providing guests a memorable experience through interpersonal relations
- Employed the correct etiquette, verbiage, and attention to the finer details to provide guest's excellent service
Server - Little Sister - Irvine, Ca
(2021-01 - 2024-12)
- Managed closing and opening server duties to set the restaurant up for success
- Utilized steps of service in an upscale dining environment to ensure a smooth dining experience
- Knowledgeable of all the ingredients as well as craft cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits
Lab Technician - California Nanotechnologies - Cerritos, Ca
(2015-01 - 2016-12)
- Researched material mediums utilizing spark plasma sintering and cryogenic milling
- Operated and maintained laboratory instruments
- Operated industrial CNC machines for customer production and internal use
- Managed the Company's ecommerce sites
- Assisted accounting department in payables and receivables
Server - Hilton Garden Inn - Irvine, Ca
(2015-01 - 2015-12)
- Employed previous fine dining experience and insight to exceed quests expectations
- Within a few months was employed at the Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest location
- Utilized multitask skills to help out fellow staff to ensure as little downtime as possible through room service and barbacking
- Managed closing and opening server duties including reconciliation of the cash drawer and restocking items
Server/Banquet Server - Tangata, Bower's Museum - Santa Ana, Ca
(2014-01 - 2014-12)
- Utilized interpersonal skills and tactfully anticipated guests needs to ensure no downtime in a fine dining environment
- Occasionally managed completely opening, serving, and closing the dining room solo
- Worked other Patina Group large special events on and off site
Expo - Zóvs Bistro - Tustin, Ca
(2014-01 - 2015-12)
- Trained new expo/food runners on guest expectations, proper food handling, and restaurant protocols
- Expedited the line to ensure the food is above guest expectations, and executed in a timely manner
- Anticipated and addressed guests' service needs in a high-volume fine dining environment
- Worked with individual servers to improve performance
Host/Takeout/Expo/Busser/Server - Buca di Beppo - Irvine, Ca
(2011-01 - 2014-12)
- Achieved goal of serving tables after thirteen months of being hired
- Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase sales
- Trained new hosts and one takeout staff on guest service expectations, proper food handling, and restaurant protocols
- Managed closing server duties including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer
- Managed high-volume dining with exceptional multitask skills while helping fellow staff members
